Kansas City IT Company Congratulates The 2011 PIPELINE Innovator of the Year Award Winner, Audio AnyWhere
February 2nd, 2012
By: T.J. Bloom, COO of MDL Technology
Congratulations to AudioAnywhere and CEO Kyle Johnson on winning the 2011 PIPELINE Innovator of the Year award. AudioAnywhere, a mobile music applications company based in Lawrence, Kansas, won the year long PIPELINE Entrepreneurial Fellowship Program last Thursday after Johnson pitched his business plan to an expert panel that included judges from around the United States.
The PIPELINE entrepreneurial program is designed to identify high potential entrepreneurs and facilitate their dynamic growth. In addition to awarding its Innovator of the Year award it also unveiled its first regional class of 2011, including:
- Mark Allen, Enertech
- Pierre Barbeau, Mobilico
- Nathan Benjamin, InvenOuery/Planet Reuse
- John Carpenter, BastLab LLC
- Miranda Coggins, The Lano Co.
- Justin Grave, Infegy
- Blake Lawrence, Hurrdat Social Media
- Matthew MacEwan, NanoMed LLC/Retectix LLC
- Ben Pankonin, Social Assurance
- Brandon Shuey, FlipHound.com
- Xandra Sifuentes, Metactive Medical LLC
- Ben Vu, SkyVu Entertainment
Congratulations again to all of those selected to this prestigious class.
Kansas City IT Company MDL Technology Reviews Tips On How To Protect Your Online Identity
January 25th, 2012
Posted by: T.J. Bloom, COO of MDL Technology
Many people use the same password to manage all of their online accounts, and although this may make things easier, it does not make it safer. Recently, Zappos announced that its data had been breached and that many of its online customers’ data had been hacked. That is why it is important to know how to properly manage your online identity as well as to know the steps to take to ensure your data is never compromised. Here is an article from Forbes.com that provides tips on how to keep your data safe.
5-Ways To Protect Yourself If You Were Zapped by Zappos Breach
As you may have heard, Zappos announced that it experienced a data breach on Sunday. In an email to customers, the online shoe and clothing retailer that’s owned by Amazon said “there may have been illegal and unauthorized access to some of your customer account information on Zappos.com.”
Comprised data includes:
•your name
•e-mail address
•billing and shipping addresses
•phone number
•the last four digits of your credit card number
•cryptographically scrambled password
Even though the company said that passwords were encrypted (“scrambled”), it expired and reset customer passwords as a precaution and asked customers to create a new password.
1. Easy way to create different passwords for different accounts
Even though just about every security expert warns against it, many people use the same password for different accounts. The problem is that if one account is compromised, the hackers can break into your other accounts. It may seem like an overwhelming task to have a different password for different accounts, but it’s actually easier than you might think.
First, come up with a phrase that you can use to generate an easy-to-remember but hard to guess password. For example, if you met someone named Susie Smith in 1995, your password could be based on the phrase “I first met Susie Smith in 95,” and the password itself would be IfmSSi#95. Adding those upper case characters for proper nouns along with a # sign and numbers greatly increases security.
Then, to make the passwords unique, consider adding a character at the beginning and/or end for each site. For example, your Zappos password could be ZIfmSSi#95s, using the first and last character of Zappos in the password. For Amazon, you would use AImSSi#85n, etc.
2. Change your security questions
Most sites that use passwords have security questions that you can answer to recover a password or as an extra measure of security. Make sure these aren’t obvious to answer. If lots of people know your mother’s maiden name or the name of your first car, then try to come up with a more secure question and answer set if the site lets you select your own questions.
3. Consider using a password management tool
There are several password management tools including Lastpass and RoboForm that enable you to store your passwords in the cloud or on your device and have the software (or app) enter them for you. In addition to a level of security, these tools offer a great deal of convenience and make it easier to have very different passwords for each account.
Kansas City IT Company Reviews Top Considerations For Businesses To Outsource Computer Security
January 18th, 2012
Posted by: T.J. Bloom, COO of MDL Technology
MDL Technology understands that most businesses do not have the time or resources to effectively monitor their computer networks to ensure data safety. That is why many smaller companies are turning to outside help to manage their computer security. According to Gartner Inc, managed-security service spending is predicted to reach $14.9 billion by 2015, led mostly by small-and medium-sized companies. Here is an article from Entrepreneur.com that covers reasons for outsourcing your computer security.
Why You Should Consider Outsourcing Computer Security
Cybercriminals are relentlessly hacking websites to attack unsuspecting visitors, breaking into databases to steal customer information and trade secrets, and infiltrating executives’ PCs to filch financial-account information.
Typically, only the largest of companies can afford an in-house security team with the tools and expertise to defend them in this kind of cyber war. Other firms, experts say, are now largely outgunned.
That’s why a growing number of smaller companies are outsourcing the job to so-called managed security services providers. They offer state-of-the-art technologies and seasoned security pros at affordable prices because they spread the costs across many clients. Indeed, small- and medium-sized companies are expected to drive a near doubling in spending on managed-security services to $14.9 billion in 2015 from $8 billion in 2011, according to Stamford, Conn.-based research firm Gartner Inc.
Should you jump on the bandwagon?
Turning over computer security to an outside firm makes many managers nervous because they must give up direct control of critical systems. But doing so typically brings better security at a lower cost, industry watchers say.
Even if you can afford to hire your own security staff, it could be a challenge. “Security is so hot that good people are hard to find, and they’re expensive,” says Edward S. Ferrara, a security and risk analyst at Forrester Research. “So even if you wanted to build an organization [to provide your security], it would be hard to do that.”
Kansas City IT Company Celebrates Bad Tech With Humor
January 13th, 2012
By: T.J. Bloom, COO of MDL Technology
I know how frustrating it must be to get someone on the phone like the woman in the video, but we know the importance of great customer service. I hope you understand that MDL Technology always wants to ensure professionalism over chaos. Check out this video I found online. It does a great job portraying the pitfalls of outsourcing your IT department to the wrong group.
Please let me know if we can help with any challenges or opportunities: call 816-781-3006 or email tjbloom@mdltechnology.com
Kansas City IT Company Tackles Worst Tech Nightmares
January 6th, 2012
Posted by: T.J. Bloom, COO of MDL Technology, LLC.
MDL Technology, LLC understands that most businesses do not want to work with an overseas IT firm, have an unresponsive tech or leave their clients hanging. We have heard all of the common horror stories and want to let you know how our company strives to secure your peace of mind. Hope you enjoy this commic we found online which highlights one of the common frustrations with IT people.
Please let me know if we can help with any challenges or opportunities: call 816-781-3006 or email tjbloom@mdltechnology.com
How Kansas City Businesses Can Benefit From Using Cloud Computing in 2012
December 28th, 2011
Posted by: T.J. Bloom, COO of MDL Technology
Many Kansas City businesses, including MDL Technology’s clients, have moved their business operations to the cloud in 2011. These businesses have seen all types of cost saving benefits from doing this. To learn more about moving your business to the cloud call Scott Terry at 816.781.3006.
Here are the key takeaways from this article on Mashable.com about the motivations behind the move to the cloud:
- 33% of companies said their main reason for adopting cloud computing was in order to access information from any device
- 93% of companies saw improvement in at least one area in their IT department after moving to the cloud
- 82% of companies saved money on a cloud project
How Has Cloud Computing Changed Business? [Infographic]
We have long been advocates of moving business operations into the cloud. The remote access, cost-savings and organizational benefits alone make it a no-brainer.
Now that we’ve been floating around in the digital ether for a few years, what have we learned? How has cloud computing affected company bottom lines? Has it really made operations “greener?” Why do most companies move into the cloud in the first place?
Business technology company CSC commissioned a survey of IT decision makers in eight countries to find out the motivations behind their move to cloud computing systems and its effects on their businesses. The data they distilled might surprise you, and it’s all packed neatly into the infographic below.
Advantages of Choosing Kansas City IT Company MDL Technology For Your Website Hosting Needs in 2012
December 20th, 2011
By: T.J. Bloom, COO of MDL Technology
Forget hiring multiple companies to run your hosting requirements. MDL Technology, LLC has IT covered. Think about it. Simply call one number: 816-781-3006, talk with one contact person and receive the one worry-free solution to help streamline your server, Exchange and web site hosting needs. It’s the reason why many of our customers tell us we’re the one and only IT company they’ll ever need.
From data communications/email to the hosting of your company’s web site, MDL Technology offers hosting options at a variety of levels, giving you a place to secure all your vital data, off-site.
Why Choose MDL Technology Hosting Hub
1. One company to handle all you IT needs
2. Doubly certified IT professionals providing the latest technology insight
3. Wait-and-worry free tech support so when you need us, we’ll rapidly respond
4. Jackrabbit fast data recovery and backup so your files are always secure and easily accessible
5. Troubleshooting genius’ on staff that haven’t met a problem they can’t fix
MDL Technology, LLC is a Kansas City IT company that specializes in worry-free computer support by providing solutions for around-the-clock network monitoring, hosting, data recovery, off site backup security and much more. MDL Technology, LLC is dedicated to helping businesses place time back on their side with quick and easy IT solutions. “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @mdltech.
Keep Your Data Secure in 2012 With Kansas City IT Company, MDL Technology’s Offsite Backup
December 20th, 2011
Posted by: T.J. Bloom, COO of MDL Technology
Did you know that computer storage costs literally pennies per Giga-Byte? So there’s no reason to gamble with your data storage and backup. MDL Technology, LLC offers its clients a cost-effective and secure way to keep tabs on your data.
With offsite backup, you can rest assured knowing that we’ve got your back no matter what happens. And since we’re located at 1102 Grand, the Carrier Hotel – Colocation and Internet Hub in Kansas City, we have quick access to those servers our clients ask us to host.
Advantages of Offsite Backup
1. No initial hardware or software costs
2. Immediate support for hardware problems
3. Eliminates hardware and software obsolescence
4. Peace of mind that comes from a secure, environmentally controlled storage
5. Fast data recovery should you experience a computer emergency
We offer data storage options and services like:
1. Offsite backup
2. Data storage solutions
3. Backup testing to ensure properly functioning data storage
4. On-site backup strategies using the latest technologies
5. Test restores
Visit www.mdltechnology.com to see how else MDL Technology can serve your IT needs. Make sure you also join the mailing list to receive our e-newsletters to guarantee you stay updated on all of the latest happenings at MDL Technology, LLC!
MDL Technology, LLC is a Kansas City IT company that specializes in worry-free computer support by providing solutions for around-the-clock network monitoring, hosting, data recovery, off site backup security and much more. MDL Technology, LLC is dedicated to helping businesses place time back on their side with quick and easy IT solutions. “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @mdltech.
Kansas City IT Company, MDL Technology, Reviews Advantages of Peace of Mind, A Computer Network Monitoring Program For Your 2012 IT Needs
December 6th, 2011
Posted by: T.J. Bloom, COO of MDL Technology, LLC
Relax … you’re in our “remote” hands.
Finally there’s an easy and quick way to keep your computers running faster, cleaner and problem-free without the expense of a full-time IT staff. MDL Technology’s Peace of Mind program allows companies to kiss computer glitches goodbye. Our worry-free computer support provides 24x7x365 computer network monitoring meaning we find the problem before you have one, while our remote support allows us to respond now. Plus you’ll have the added benefit of knowing exactly what your bill will be each month with our fixed monthly rate. The Peace of Mind program is so easy you’ll forget you have IT needs.
Managed Services Peace of Mind Advantages:
- – Speed of light access to technical support – if you have a question; we’ve got the answer in less than 60 minutes.
- – Employee productivity enhancer, eliminating constant company downtime.
- – One Fixed, Low Monthly Rate saves money, allowing for reinvestment in new technology.
- – Unstoppable defense barrier protecting networks against deadly computer viruses, hackers, spyware and spam that can compromise your network.
Through 24/7/365 monitoring, our Peace of Mind Managed Services program is offered for one, low monthly rate, providing you with the computer network support you need for solid peace of mind.
Visit www.mdltechnology.com to see how else MDL Technology can serve your IT needs. Make sure you also join the mailing list to receive our e-newsletters to guarantee you stay updated on all of the latest happenings at MDL Technology, LLC!
MDL Technology, LLC is a Kansas City IT company that specializes in worry-free computer support by providing solutions for around-the-clock network monitoring, hosting, data recovery, off site backup security and much more. MDL Technology, LLC is dedicated to helping businesses place time back on their side with quick and easy IT solutions. “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @mdltech.
Benefits of Having MDL Technology, LLC. As Your IT Company
December 2nd, 2011
Posted by: T.J. Bloom, COO of MDL Technology, LLC
Why Should You Chooose MDL Technology?
Managing your IT needs can be overwhelming. You need a quick, fast and dependable fix. At MDL Technology we’re helping businesses place time back on their side with lightening-fast IT solutions. Our team monitors your computer network and offers simplistic strategies that accelerate your company’s uptime. There’s no challenge we can’t solve. That’ why for over five years 98% of our customers refuse to try another IT company.
Important Benefits:
1. Our rapid response rate increases a company’s uptime immediately
2. Support over 100 locations across Kansas City
3. Fixed monthly rate to help make IT budgeting a snap
4. 24x7x365 monitoring giving you solid peace of mind
5. Located only a few steps from the server you have hosted with us
6. Home of the No Down Time Guarantee
7. Bottom line, there’s no problem we can’t solve
Visit www.mdltechnology.com to see how else MDL Technology can serve your IT needs. Make sure you also join the mailing list to receive our e-newsletters to guarantee you stay updated on all of the latest happenings at MDL Technology, LLC!
MDL Technology, LLC is a Kansas City IT company that specializes in worry-free computer support by providing solutions for around-the-clock network monitoring, hosting, data recovery, off site backup security and much more. MDL Technology, LLC is dedicated to helping businesses place time back on their side with quick and easy IT solutions. “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @mdltech.