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Aug232018

Tips for Maximizing Your CRM to Increase Sales

UncategorizedBy mdltechadmin August 23, 2018

In an age when customers are reaching out to companies in various ways, personalized and simplified approaches using cloud-based customer relationship management is an easy way to increase sales. In fact, a study from Nucleus Research found that mobile CRM use increases sales force productivity by 14.6 percent, leading to higher revenues. To see this increase in sales, you have to get the most out of your CRM. How CRM Connects You and Your Customers As a company, one key goal is to maintain your customers and foster a relationship. This begins with giving them what they want — which starts with giving the customer information instantly. By…

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Aug152018

How Data Backup Can Save Your Company Time And Money

UncategorizedBy mdltechadmin August 15, 2018

In a thriving business, you should protect one thing over all others, data. Data loss for a company can mean losing all important documents and essentially, starting from scratch.On top of this, sensitive information about your customers is your responsibility to keep safe and protected. While there should be elements in motion to keep this from happening, you can’t plan for everything. This is why it is important to have a secure backup plan for if your company happens to lose their data. How Data Loss Hurts Companies Losing your data as a company can cause a huge disruption in your company’s growth. To those in charge of…

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Aug62018

Cryptojacking Emerges As Cybersecurity Threat

Cyber SecurityBy mdltechadmin August 6, 2018

As technology continues its rapid pace of development, hackers are continuously adjusting their tactics. Such is the case with the latest hacking trend, cryptojacking. This newest form of deception gives the hacker the ability to slowly build anonymous cryptocurrency without a command and control link back to the culprit, making them essentially invisible with no way of tracing them. However, there are ways to protect yourself from these malicious attacks, and it starts with getting familiar with what cryptomining actually is. Cryptomining Unlike previous forms of hacking, cryptomining allows hackers to operate unnoticed in their victims’ computers. How? Because what they’re stealing isn’t data but your computing power.…

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Jul272018

Why Healthcare Organizations Need Strong Cybersecurity

Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data SecurityBy mdltechadmin July 27, 2018

Hospitals and medical practices house a goldmine of valuable patient information for hackers. Personal information such as birthdays, credit card information and medical history are entered into a database after visiting the doctor’s office. For this reason, medical practices are one of the largest targets for data breaches and should uphold strong cybersecurity measures. Education Cybersecurity starts with the people who use the network most frequently: the employees. If employees are uneducated or not properly trained on cybersecurity procedures in the medical practices, mistakes will be made. For instance, the Utah-based company HealthEquity reported that 23,000 accounts were compromised in a data breach earlier this year. According to SC…

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Jul242018

The Importance of Proactive Managed Services Maintenance

Break/Fix, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Tech TipsBy mdltechadmin July 24, 2018

People brush their teeth every day in hopes that when they arrive at their annual dentist appointment, they do not have any problems with their dental health. This same concept can be applied to system management. By scheduling routine check-ups and fixing problems before they become irreversible, companies are performing proactive maintenance. This practice ensures that companies not only eliminate surprises that could result in downtime but also optimize their network use. Life Expectancy By scheduling routine check-ups for hardware, businesses can guarantee that their machines are reliable and last as long as possible. Often, hardware gets dirty over time from dust and debris in the office. Routine check-ups…

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Jul172018

Key Factors to Consider for Enterprise Mobility Development

Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Mobile SecurityBy mdltechadmin July 17, 2018

From smartphones to cloud networks, it’s not surprising that 63 percent of business enterprises consider mobility the most significant factor in gaining competitive business advantage, according to Mobile Business Insights. And with the global enterprise mobility market estimated to bring in $240 billion in revenue in 2020, companies can’t afford to ignore the mobile arena. Yet new technology and a vast, rapidly expanding digital sphere carry complicated concerns and dangers. Here are three key factors to consider when developing an enterprise mobility strategy. Enterprise-Specific Apps The most recent iteration of enterprise mobility development has seen an explosion in the use of mobile applications — particularly enterprise-specific, cross-platform apps. These…

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Jul102018

Cybersecurity Remains Priority Midway Through 2018

UncategorizedBy mdltechadmin July 10, 2018

Cybersecurity issues have become a day-to-day struggle for organizations around the world. Breaches themselves have become both more common and more severe, as hackers and cyber criminals are constantly learning how to circumvent the latest security technologies. Read on as we detail some of the year’s biggest cybersecurity threats so far and how to protect your organization from them. Unlike 2017, the first six months of 2018 have seen few government leaks and global ransomware attacks, but that’s where the good news ends. Corporate security simply isn’t improving fast enough, especially as state-backed hackers from around the world are getting bolder and more savvy. Take a look as Wired…

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Jul52018

How to Secure Your Hybrid Cloud Solution

Cloud Computing, Data Breach, Data Security, IT Managed ServicesBy mdltechadmin July 5, 2018

The rise of mobile technology and the remote workforce, combined with the need for operational agility, has driven cloud adoption throughout every business sector in recent years. In fact, 81 percent of enterprise-level businesses now operate multi-cloud strategies, according to Right Scale’s State of the Cloud Report. Read on as we detail best practices for securing a hybrid cloud deployment. As one may expect, moving large amounts of sensitive business data to the cloud can come with some complications. Organizations often find themselves scrambling to acquire and train talent to manage the system, build necessary infrastructures and meet stringent compliance requirements. While these are each valid concerns, implementing proper…

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Jul32018

How Government Agencies Benefit from A Hosted Applications Model

Cyber SecurityBy mdltechadmin July 3, 2018

The growth of applications hosted in the cloud creates opportunities and challenges for government agencies that must now deploy and manage a wide portfolio of applications in multi-cloud environments. Learn more we detail why moving applications to the cloud, and assessing the best type of cloud for each application, will go a long way toward helping agencies reduce costs, improve security and operate more efficiently. Government entities are becoming savvier about moving to the cloud. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, agencies have come to realize that different kinds of clouds are appropriate for different kinds of applications. According to Nextgov, this is a primary reason for the growth…

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Jun112018

Tips for Managing BYOD in the Workplace

Backup Management, Computer Security, Data Security, Kansas City TechnologyBy mdltechadmin June 11, 2018

With the increased use of smartphones and portable devices within the past decade, the traditional setup of a workplace has become obsolete. There is no longer a need for landline phones, and desktop computers are inefficient when it comes to retrieving information on the go. Many companies have implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs. While allowing employees to bring their own devices improves productivity in the workplace, companies risk security problems by vastly expanding their networks. Plan By implementing a plan for a BYOD program, businesses can predict potential troubleshooting problems and errors within the network by creating a policy to follow. According to Security Solutions, only 20.1…

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