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Nov212014

How to Avoid cyber monday scams and keep your computer and mobiles devices secure for the holiday seasons

Computer SecurityBy mdltechadmin November 21, 2014

How to Avoid cyber monday scams and keep your computer and mobiles devices secure for the holiday seasons Cyber Monday is quickly creeping up on shoppers who want to grab the best deals possible from the favorite online retailers. But it also means cyber criminals are busy putting together their holiday lists of websites and shoppers to target. Photo credit: Vanderelbe.de / Foter / CC BY-SA Each year, more and more shoppers fall prey to “unbeatable deals” that are actually false links for hackers to gain access to your information to do holiday shopping of their own. Pop ups looking like they are from popular online retailers like Amazon can…

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Nov122014

MDL Technology Enhances City Of Pleasant Valley’s IT Productivity & Decreases Downtime

Client TestimonialsBy mdltechadmin November 12, 2014

MDL Technology Enhances City Of Pleasant Valley’s IT Productivity & Decreases Downtime Summary The City of Pleasant Valley, Mo. retained MDL Technology, LLC, a Kansas City IT and managed services company, to provide managed network services for all computers and servers in all city departments and 24/7 support for the City, Court, Fire and Police departments. Georgia Fox, City Clerk, said, “Our previous provider was not responsive in a timely manner, and we had issues with our website. Since retaining MDL, our downtime has been minimal and we’ve received quick support when problems arise.” Why Pleasant Valley Retained MDL Prior to working with MDL Technology, Pleasant Valley had a lot…

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Nov62014

MDL sales customer relationship management

CRMBy mdltechadmin November 6, 2014

MDL sales customer relationship management Customers of most businesses are connected to social media 24/7, which means you have to be able to reach out to customers at all times of day and be able to make sales, no matter what the situation. MDL sales customer relationship management (CRM) provides your team the tools they need to streamline your internal processes and makes sales. As the traditional sales cycle is a thing of the past, today’s technology demands your team to be dynamic and excel by connecting with customers and anticipating what your customers need before they actually ask for it. According to Forbes.com, very few businesses are able to…

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Nov62014

Customer Relationship Management Marketing Tools

CRMBy mdltechadmin November 6, 2014

Customer Relationship Management Marketing Tools Without the proper Customer Relationship Management (CRM) marketing tools, your company will not be able to maintain customer loyalty. Too often, though, CRM marketing is a phrase thrown around without any knowledge behind it of what it really is. MDL can provide the tools you need for effective CRM marketing. According to Forbes, most CRM marketing visions are far too internally focused and are not living up to their potentials because of that. Forbes lists one of the main reasons why CRM marketing fails is because companies allow CRM marketing tools to become long to-do lists without doing anything to benefit sales. In an…

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Nov52014

The Magic Of Cloud Computing: Companies That Changed Their Businesses And How You Can, Too

Cloud ComputingBy mdltechadmin November 5, 2014

The Magic Of Cloud Computing: Companies That Changed Their Businesses And How You Can, Too When you think of a cloud and its association with your computer, your first thought is probably, “that thing my iPhone tells me never has enough room to back up my phone’s information on.” While Apple’s iCloud system is probably the most prevalent cloud in today’s lexicon, more and more companies are getting on the cloud bandwagon to improve their systems and overall businesses. Take a look at how some large companies have utilized cloud systems and how you can apply their successes to your small business. Photo credit: perspec_photo88 / Foter / CC BY-SA…

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Oct302014

A Prescription To Avoid Computer Viruses

Computer SecurityBy mdltechadmin October 30, 2014

A Prescription To Avoid Computer Viruses We’ve talked a lot lately about different kinds of computer viruses out there that could be lurking and waiting to attack your computer. From Ebola to Jimmy Kimmel, you never can be too sure of what’s safe and what’s dangerous. So we’ve compiled a list (a prescription of sorts) of ways you can be vigilant in keeping your computer, files and personal information safe. Photo credit: IntelFreePress / Foter / CC BY According to AngiesList, the number one way you can protect your computer from hackers is to not use the same password over and over again. You’ve probably seen a lot about company…

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Oct242014

Ebola Virus Could Be Coming To Your Inbox

Computer Security, Viruses/Malware/SpywareBy mdltechadmin October 24, 2014

Ebola Virus Could Be Coming To Your Inbox You’ve probably heard about a fair share of viruses that could infect your computer just from clicking a link in your email – from sweepstakes scams to fake password reset links from online shopping sites. Now there’s even more reason to be mindful of the emails you open and links you click: an Ebola hack could be lurking in your inbox. Photo credit: NIAID / Foter / CC BY According to The International Business Times, a new strain of malware is being distributed by hackers in the form of an email from the World Health Organization, WHO. The email is being sent…

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Oct242014

Mark Dryer Shares Security Tips to Keep Your Data Safe

SecurityBy mdltechadmin October 24, 2014

Mark Dryer Shares Security Tips to Keep Your Data Safe Many businesses will experience a catastrophic data loss this year. Here are some tips and advice from Mark Dryer, CEO of MDL Technology, about how to keep data safe. Keep sensitive data in a central location. Limiting the number of data storage sources simplifies your security strategy. Make sure that your data is stored in an encrypted file system. Emails containing sensitive data should be encrypted. Implement firewalls and antivirus programs that utilize the most current antivirus/anti spyware/IPS services to eliminate external threats. Implement a patching system so that all operating systems and applications remain current. …

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Oct202014

Celebrities: How They Can Attack Your Computer With Viruses

Computer SecurityBy mdltechadmin October 20, 2014

Celebrities: How They Can Attack Your Computer With Viruses Photo credit: Don Hankins / Foter / CC BY The next time you search for your favorite celebrity online, you might want to think twice before clicking a link from a site you aren’t familiar with. That’s because some celebrities are more likely than others to link you to a website with spyware, malware or other viruses. According to McAfee, Jimmy Kimmel is the most dangerous celebrity to search for online. McAfee said Kimmel has a 19 percent chance of sending your computer to a site that could cause harm. Cyber-criminals use malware and spyware in an attempt to steal your…

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