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7 Benefits of Managed Services – from a trusted MSP
Managed Services is the practice of outsourcing day-to-day IT management and computer network technical support as a cost-effective method for improving business operations, instead of having a full-time on-staff IT personnel. A company like ourselves, that provides such services are called Managed Services Provider
With limited IT budget, combining in-house IT staff and MSP Service may be the right move for SMBs.
Small businesses frequently need to adopt new technologies in order to expand operations and improve the customer experience and productivity. Doing so often presents challenges. Keeping your technology up and running securely takes requires expertise. You must maintain your computer network, but may be
HIPAA Security and Privacy Training
HIPAA Final Rule The HIPAA Final Rule, released January 17, 2013, taking effect March 26, 2013, must be implemented by Covered Entities and Business Associates by September 23, 2013, which has already passed. One requirement is to train all workforce members. Even those familiar
Top 5 IT Infrastructure Management Concerns
1. Emerging Trends New and evolving technologies such as virtualized servers, cloud-based systems, web-based interfaces, and mobile infrastructure are growing. Hybrid operating systems are still a thing. Adopting emerging technologies and modernizing them while keeping up with data security and dependability is not easy.
powersolution.com Launches psWorkplace Cloud Solution for SMBs
powersolution.com, a New Jersey-based IT support and managed services provider, has launched psWorkplace Cloud Solution, effectively adding a hosted desktop service as part of their cloud solution offerings to local SMBs. Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey (PRWEB) July 09, 2014 powersolution.com, a New Jersey-based IT support
HIPAA Compliance: Am I A Business Associate (BA)?
HIPAA or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is a set of rules and regulations that has historically applied to Covered Entities (CEs) such as health care providers that engage in standard electronic transactions, health plans, and health care clearinghouses to help protect
Crypto Ransomware Family grows: what you need to know about CryptoWall trojan
CryptoWall is the new an improved version of ransomware such as CryptoBit, Cryptolocker, and CryptoDefense. Read previously posted “Beware of Cryptolocker Trojan Ransomware” for more screenshots and tips on how to identify and rid of the ransomware. Ransomware is a type of a malicious
How a simple fax can cost you a HIPAA Violation – and 3 easy steps to protect yourself.
As you should know, HIPAA security and privacy practices must be followed without exception. In a recent article posted in Renal & Urology News fax containing medical information was sent to the patient’s employer instead of his doctor. The patient had HIV and now
New Email Based Attack – a fake INCOMING FAX REPORT
A new line of bogus emails are being sent out with a malicious cause. Similarly to recent attack methods to deliver the CryptoLocker virus, which was covered in a previous blog post, Beware of CryptoLocker Trojan Ransomware, an email is sent claiming that you
3 Types of Cloud – Which one is good for your business?
We love cloud. When considering cloud applications, businesses now have various options, and understanding the differences between different types of cloud can help you make a right decision when it comes to choosing the cloud solution for your company. There are three types of
Encrypt That Flash Drive
Dawn of the USB Drive Flash drives are ubiquitous in today’s digital society. It is an easy, cost-effective way to transfer large amounts of data from computer to computer. With devices reaching 256GB of storage, users are storing more and more data on these
12-year run ended for Windows XP and Small Business Server – Cloud to the rescue!
Not only end-of-life for Windows XP support means the end of helpdesk support, but also the end of automatic updates that protect your PCs and server, and end of Microsoft Security Essentials for XP. If you continue to use Windows XP, your computer will
ESET is to end support of product on Microsoft Windows XP
After 8 April 2014, Microsoft will no longer provide system updates for Windows XP users and some vendors whose products run in Windows environment are starting to announce the end of support for their product within Microsoft Windows XP environment. ESET announced their commitment
12 Common Misconceptions About HIPAA Compliance
Medical practices that do not take proactive steps towards becoming HIPAA compliant do so with great risk, and sometimes are being misguided about a mandate to be compliant. Here are 12 common misconceptions about HIPAA you must be aware of: 1. “I can’t
How to Solve 6 Biggest Small Business Problems With Cloud
There are many articles written on issues small and medium-sized businesses face, from the excitement of the startup to the tipping point of success. The subjects vary from innovation stalls to Top 25 Small-Business Challenges Solutions Playbook published in Entrepreneur magazine (presented by FedEx),
CryptorBit Alert – and 6 Quick facts about this harmful virus
This threat is not quite new – CryptorBit ransomware virus was first introduced in late 2013 on the tail of the CryptoLocker we reported on several times last year; but CryptoBit has a new spin, and has been increasingly active in the recent days.
Top 5 Reasons To Love Cloud Services
Cloud services are not a hype, but a solid part of our everyday business and personal lives. Cloud computing is a proven, mainstream solution for many SMBs. Most cloud computing comes with good news. A survey conducted in 2013-2-14 long ago by CA Technologies
3 Quick Steps to Keep Your Computer Network Safe in Flood-Prone Areas
I don’t know about you, but I am glad to see all this snow melting right now. Finally – the temps are climbing and the snow is melting! But as much as I am excited, I am also worried: a warm and wet weather
Bill Gates Resigned as Chairman; Satya Nadella is Microsoft’s new CEO
After Bill Gate’s long-anticipated stepping down as Microsoft Chairman, one of Microsoft’s current board members, John Thompson is simultaneously taking on the role of Microsoft board chairman, while a new, third CEO is named for and by Microsoft – Satya Nadella, a Microsoft veteran
Envy Recline: Sleek new all-in-one PC from HP
The HP ENVY Recline is designed for the most comfortable, hands-on experience available in an All-in-One PC. Choose from a 23-inch or 27-inch diagonal Full HD3 touchscreen that you can pull comfortably close to your lap, or position upright to get a full view
7 reasons to worry about Trojan viruses, and 1 more reason to worry right now
I am typically busy during my day, sending and receiving tons of email and browsing multiple resources on the web during my research hours. I feel my computer is safe while I am at it – I have a killer anti-virus protection on my
Beware of CryptoLocker Trojan Ransomware
CryptoLocker, detected by Sophos as Troj/Ransom-ACP, a malicious program known as ransomware, is making rounds hitting computers via email attachments or via botnets. Infecting your computer via Email Trojan Infection through email may happen when you open an attachment containing the trojan. You have
The Future is now – Wearable Technology Meets Business
What a fascinating topic is Wearable Technologies. No, I am not talking about a mood ring! We can all agree that we live in the future – growing up, I was dreaming of the day I can use a device that would fit in
Antivirus Protection – Should you Use Free or Paid software?
There is no argument about a necessity to protect your computer. As anti-virus solutions advance, so do the criminals who design computer malware and viruses. It seems that as soon as the new computer virus definitions get updated on your anti-virus program, new viruses
Hackers crack 16-character passwords in less than 60 minutes
A team of hackers has managed to crack more than 14,800 supposedly random hashed (encrypted) passwords -90% from a list of 16,449. This act was part of a hacking experiment for a technology website Ars Technica. So, you think you have a strong password?
powersolution.com Earns the CompTIA Managed Services Trustmark
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE powersolution.com Earns CompTIA Managed Services Trustmark™ Validation that powersolution.com uses industry accepted security best practices Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ May 20, 2013 – Managed Service Provider powersolution.com has received the CompTIA Managed ServicesTrustmark™. CompTIA verified our documentation to support the above criteria, and
10 Tips to Ensure Data Security in the Cloud
Yet, it’s true—there are still some people that hesitate to use cloud-based software and one of their primary concerns about the cloud focuses on data security. In a recent survey of 4,500 high-level IT professionals in 83 countries, the Information Systems Audit and Control
Press Release: powersolution.com Earns Industry Credential for Managed IT Services Providers
LATEST UPDATE: Please, note – the information below is now obsolete: CompTIA has changed the Trustmark Policies, transforming MSP Partners Trustmark into Managed Services Trustmark. For more information on powersolution.com’s CompTIA Trustmark, please see: Managed Services Trustmark Security Trustmark For Immediate Release powersolution.com Earns
SpyEye – the Smiling Hacker – is extradited to US to face charges
The US Justice Department said Hamza Bendelladj, 24, who was known by his alias “Bx1,” an Algerian sought in connection with the computer malware designed to compromise personal identity and financial information, such as online banking credentials, credit card details, usernames, passwords and other
Monday’s IT news collection – April 22, 2013
This week’s collection of news around computer and information technology: Our Internet privacy is at risk — but not dead (yet) Congress is expected to modernize the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, increasing judicial oversight over law enforcement and treating data stored in
