BYOD, Are You
Prepared? Questions You Should Ask.
by Jack
Safrit, CEO of Axxys Technologies
No, I’m not talking about having a party
but rather one of the hottest topics in technology today. Bring Your Own Device
(BYOD) is becoming an absolute factor in almost every business today. Your
employees, vendors, and guests all probably bring some type of personal
communication device or their own notebooks to your workplace every day. Many
employees are using their own devices to connect to your business networks, if
for nothing more than the receipt of your corporate email. So why is BYOD a hot
topic?
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How Free Antivirus Software Can
End Up Costing You
used with permission from
Symantec
Free antivirus software may seem like a bargain, but it’s not. Learn what issues you need to consider before you download this particular "freeware."
In this tough economy, getting something for free is always a good thing, right? Short answer: It depends on your tolerance for risk.
Take free antivirus software as an example. It may seem like a bargain, but it’s not. Here are the issues to consider before you download this particular “freeware.”
First and foremost, free antivirus software doesn’t provide the comprehensive protection you need against today’s biggest online threats. So when you trust your computer, applications, files and identity to free antivirus software, it can end up costing you more in time, aggravation, and money than you ever imagined.
by Ken McClelland, Vice-President of Sales, Network Management Group, Inc.
There are a couple of things that have transpired in the computer industry in the last month that I believe are worthwhile to note. First, a typhoon caused massive flooding to parts of Thailand at the end of August. This flooding has covered about one-third of Thailand’s surface area.
What does this have to do with technology you ask?
Business Continuity Tip
Be Ready in the New Year
It's a new year. It's a time for new beginnings and new
opportunities. Everyone is optimistic and motivated to achieve new goals. But
what would happen if a winter storm knocked out power to your building? What
would you do if your staff were struck with an illness? How would you react if
your office was burglarized and your equipment stolen?
Take some time at the beginning of this new year to answer questions like these. Create a disaster recovery plan so that interruptions and disasters don't slow you down — and so that you always stay safe and prepared.
