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Your Move: Considerations for Relocating a Business

By Krystal Triumph | Oct 27, 2016

Moving your company to a new facility can be an exciting time, bringing opportunities to improve and advance the business. However, it can also be extremely challenging — mental-health professionals say moving is usually one of the most stressful events we’ll ever encounter,…

Data Shakedown

By Krystal Triumph | Oct 25, 2016

Ransomware attacks becoming more frequent and more sophisticated, and aimed at manufacturing companies. Security researchers and law enforcement officials say the spread of ransomware attacks has reached epidemic proportions, with organizations of all sizes in both the public and private…

Relieving Password Headaches

By Krystal Triumph | Oct 25, 2016

Atlantic-IT.net provides tools and techniques for making passwords easier to manage while improving security. Last Friday, the accounting system required Dave to change his password since it had been more than 90 days since his last reset. Dave was rushed,…

Smart MFPs

By Krystal Triumph | Oct 25, 2016

Latest multifunction devices enhance workflow automation with app integration and programmability. Businesses have pursued the promise of the “paperless office” for the past 40 years, but the reality is that companies of all sizes still rely heavily on printed materials.…

Better Backup for Manufacturers

By Krystal Triumph | Oct 25, 2016

Cloud and virtualization-specific backup options help overcome the limitations of traditional solutions in manufacturing companies. Data backup is arguably the most critical function in IT, but it continues to be a frustrating and problematic process for most organizations. Manufacturing companies…

Why IT Outsourcing Is More than Managed Services

By Krystal Triumph | Sep 27, 2016

All businesses today rely upon technology, but not many are technology companies. That’s why organizations often look for outside help with their IT requirements so that they can direct most of their resources to their core competencies. There are compelling…

The Real Deal: Why You Need Business-Grade Tech

By Krystal Triumph | Sep 15, 2016

There’s nothing wrong with trying to wring every dollar of ROI out of your technology purchases, but there comes a time when the hard and soft costs of aging equipment begin to add up. When that time comes, a technology…

Windows Server 2016 Offers Many Enhancements

By Krystal Triumph | Aug 22, 2016

Microsoft is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Windows Servers platforms with the impending release of the new Windows Server 2016. The launch promises to usher in a new era of server computing, with a host of new features and…

Is Your Organization Prepared for New HIPAA Audit Requirements?

By Krystal Triumph | Aug 15, 2016

In the previous post, we discussed why an organization’s regulatory compliance strategy must be part of the overall IT strategy. The growing use of mobile devices and cloud-based services makes data more difficult to control and protect. For example, if…

Why Regulatory Compliance and IT Strategy Go Hand in Hand

By Krystal Triumph | Aug 1, 2016

Many organizations that are subject to government and industry regulations are struggling to maintain compliance. The sophistication of modern cyber threats, the growing use of cloud services, and the influx of personal mobile devices in the workplace have complicated data…