Did you know that there are an estimated 200 billion connected devices in the world? As the number of devices continues to increase, so do the security risks associated with these devices. According to a Forbes report from March 2020, total internet hits have surged by 50-70%. While issues of server bandwidth and feasibility for remote work-from-home models are […]

MDL’s 24/7 network monitoring service keeps your network up and running to mitigate any issues beforehand. The service is set up to detect and report problems before they escalate into downtime, data loss or expensive repair issues. Some of the items we monitor include: Server traffic and load Hardware integrity and reliability Storage space and […]

The US Department of Energy says that companies that follow a preventive maintenance policy enjoy the following : A 10x return on investment. 25% to 30% reduced maintenance costs. About 75% fewer breakdowns. About 40% lesser downtime and. About 25% better production.   While the above may largely apply to manufacturing industries, Dell reports that companies that […]

Software is getting more complex and vulnerabilities are being detected regularly across the industry. In just 2013 alone, no less than 459 vulnerabilities have been reported in various versions of Windows operating systems. This is merely an illustration – other operating systems and third party software are equally vulnerable. For the vast majority of these […]

After a spate of events where corporate conformity with regulatory policies and with their own internal policies was found to be weak, there have been well publicized requirements for compliance with regulations. Some of these are mandated by the government – Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and HIPAA are examples, some are by the industry – say […]

Any progressive enterprise will need to provide its people with the capability to work on the move. A salesperson who has access to the company customer relationship management (CRM) portal while he or she is on a call is an empowered salesperson. Mobile Devices Need Security & Management Here is the issue – all of […]

A cursory look at news and trade publications is enough to show that challenges to the security of enterprise data and information architecture are on the rise. Hackers seem to be getting ever more efficient and there are many indicators to show that organized crime is targeting businesses as never before. With so much resting […]

One sign of a well-run IT department is that no data of any importance is lost. Ever. As the scope of your operations increases, managing these backups can become a fragmented task being performed locally by individual IT staffers. Naturally, there will be local areas of excellence in backup management and there will be local […]

Every 40 seconds, a company gets hit with ransomware. Ransomware attacks can cost tens of thousands of dollars and loss of crucial company data. Don’t leave your business vulnerable to a damaging attack. Keep data protected with offsite backup options 24/7 network monitoring to monitor suspicious activity Disaster recovery plan Global ransomware damage costs for […]

In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s more crucial than ever for businesses to have a strong communications and data network to operate on. And with the increasingly open, fast-paced and cloud-based tech sphere, traditional hardware connections often don’t cut it anymore. Enter SD-WAN. Using an Internet- and cloud-based network rather than proprietary hardware circuits, SD-WAN (software-defined […]

Our MDL Technology help desk is staffed with techs ready to handle all your computer problems. We are always available to serve you Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CST and after business hours, call 816-781-3006. Our help desk team offers support a wide variety of technology issues, including Slow computer performance Email issues Internet […]