Having an effective security team is just one part of the cyber security equation. Every person within the organization should be knowledgeable and informed about the latest security threats. Comprehensive security training throughout the entire IT staffing structure enhances the IT security team’s ability to effectively identify and contain potential […]
Pricing Backup and Disaster Recovery Services: Five Principles to Keep in Mind
As more and more businesses move to cloud-based infrastructures – with public cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) sector spending expected to reach $38 billion during 2016 – the need for cloud-based backup and disaster recovery services has likewise grown. As competition in the recovery and backup field becomes more […]
The Makings of an Effective Disaster Recovery Plan
A severe thunderstorm isn’t the only way that disaster can befall a company. Outages can come from the most unlikely of scenarios, whether from a broken water pipe that floods expensive equipment or a failed A/C unit that makes it impossible to work. No matter the incident, it’s important to […]
How the Cloud Keeps Disasters at Bay
Disasters can come at any given moment in just about any form. Natural disasters, malware or hacking attacks, and human error are all causes of IT downtime and data loss. Utilizing cloud technology can help keep the effects of these disasters at bay. Cloud-Based Applications Are Always Available Local programs on […]
Building a Framework for Improved IT Security
It’s not unusual for companies to treat IT security and compliance as an afterthought. IT departments are often too busy rolling out new technologies and fixing current technology to deal with IT policy matters. Many companies have never bothered to assign someone in a permanent security role who can help […]
How the Cloud Improves Small Business Productivity
It’s no secret that cloud computing has transformed the way businesses get things done. For small businesses, the cloud has opened new doors in terms of efficiency, functionality, and productivity, allowing them to be more effective at their core business with fewer resources needed and at a lower cost. The […]
When Customers Don’t Want to Talk About Business Continuity
Conversations about business continuity sometimes seem to fall on deaf ears. Whether it’s a less technical client, a busy small to medium business (SMB) executive, or a stakeholder that hasn’t been exposed to the importance of business continuity planning, those discussions are difficult. However, every business needs these services, and […]
The Data Center as a Strategic Business Asset
The successful management of large amounts of data has become increasingly relevant for businesses in recent years. And while it is certainly important for companies to invest wisely in analytics and productivity tools to help them successfully collect and use data, it is crucial that businesses do not underestimate the […]
nexVortex Partnership Means New SIP Trunking Options for eXemplify Partners
eXemplify is pleased to announce that a new supplier partnership with nexVortex now enables eXemplify to offer an expanded set of SIP trunking features and services to sales partners. The nexVortex solution is a highly scalable, configurable, and easy-to-manage solution for SIP trunking that will be an enviable addition to telecom management toolsets. A short video outlining the main advantages of […]
Bandwidth and Business: The Importance of Selecting the Right Data Center
In the evolving world of cloud-based computing, IT leaders are constantly evaluating new technologies and strategies. Choosing a data center hosting partner is perhaps one of the most critical decisions that a business can make. The result of that decision, especially considering events such as peak usage periods and disaster […]