Data is one of the most important assets that a company owns, regardless of the size of the organization. Despite its importance, not all companies are equipped to secure data according to industry best practices. Managed service providers (MSPs) can play an invaluable role in supporting businesses through the process […]
Hybrid Cloud Security: Best Practices for MSPs and Their Customers
Businesses are eager to take advantage of the hybrid cloud: it offers the convenience of a hosted infrastructure while enabling IT to retain a level of control over on-premise components. But many companies — especially small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) — still have questions around specific security best practices to […]
How Big Data Influences Security Strategies
The emergence of big data is a source of excitement and anxiety for IT stakeholders. Such large amounts of data have the potential to transform the business as a whole, but this potential comes with uncertainty about how to adjust security strategies to properly manage a big data framework. Even […]
Taking a Smart Approach to VoIP Implementation
A growing number of enterprises are turning to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services as a cost-effective and powerful alternative to traditional telephony services. Each passing year has seen continuous improvements in overall service quality and customer satisfaction. Nevertheless, some enterprises express occasional dissatisfaction with VoIP services, often citing call quality […]
How Managed Service Providers Are Tackling Cloud Security
Utilizing the cloud offers a broad range of benefits, but it also comes with its own set of risks, especially when it comes to data security. With more enterprises leaping head-first into the cloud, managed service providers (MSPs) are now faced not just with meeting their clients’ varied needs, but […]
The Real Cost of a Data Breach (and How to Prevent One)
Despite evolving security tools, data breaches are still common. While many breaches are handled quietly and are only announced to relevant customers, others become international headlines. Because breaches are now larger and more sophisticated, they are also more expensive. A single breach can cost a company upwards of $100 million […]
MSPs: Ensure the Success of Mobile Cloud Applications
In this cloud-friendly era, managed service providers (MSPs) are tasked with the challenge of providing customers with an accessible, secure, and flexible means of accessing data in the cloud. Thanks to the abundance of mobile devices, mobility and mobile applications are a key part of this cloud access. Users must […]
A Summarized History of the Cloud
While the concept of the cloud has been used in mainstream terminology for several years, the idea actually dates back to the mid-20th century. Like many successful inventions, the concept of the cloud started as one person’s vision and eventually grew in popularity because it met an important need for […]
Best Practices for Integrated Security and Management Solutions
Security and systems monitoring are the latest in a long line of services that are seeing increased demand in today’s tech-driven world. As a result, managed service providers (MSPs) are interested in incorporating these services into their business portfolios, especially as cloud security takes precedence for their clients. In order […]
Overcoming Objections to the Cloud: Strategies for MSPs
Despite the obvious advantages of cloud computing, many MSPs are finding that some businesses are still hesitant to adopt cloud technology. These organizations often cite similar reasons for their reluctance; security, data losses, integration, and compliance. In reality, these issues can be overcome through careful planning and customer education. […]
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