Cybersecurity Remains Priority Midway Through 2018

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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…

How to Secure Your Hybrid Cloud Solution

Cloud Computing, Data Breach, Data Security, IT Managed Services

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…

How to Ensure the Best Performance for Your Company’s Cloud-Based Communications

Cloud Computing

Cloud-Based Communications has become a popular choice for modern enterprise communications and collaboration. There’s no need to combine disjointed cloud tools from multiple vendors any longer. ShoreTel Connect CLOUD is an end-to-end cloud phone and unified communications solution that handles everything for you. Cloud-based communications and collaboration make everyday meetings and interactions easier than ever before. And it’s not just any cloud phone system that you need – you need a cloud system and provider that gives you the speed and agility to drive more business, gives you advanced capabilities and isn’t complicated. Now it’s time to advance your competitive position through your phone system. You’ll increase employee productivity and…

Does Your Computer Need a Tune Up?

Security, Tech Tips

We’ve all been at that point, may it be on a PC or a Mac computer, when your screen freezes and your mind begins to race if you’ve saved your work or not. This whole situation could easily be avoided if your computer was updated and “tuned up” daily.   When it comes to cleaning out your desk drive, it’s hard to know where to begin. According to PCMag, there are 4 steps that need to be taken when cleaning out your computer.   Condense the amount of fragments on the disk: When uploading files on your computer it becomes stored in the hard drive. When defragmenting the disk, it…

Insight from Kansas City IT Managed Services Provider MDL Technology: Why You Need a Data Backup and Recovery Service

Disaster Recovery, Tech Tips

The IoT continues to evolve with leaders predicting the number of Internet-connected things to exceed 50 billion by the year 2020. As data continues to be generated at an exceeding rate, so does the need for long-term data placement that can keep your information kept and protected. Off-site data backup options keep your data safe and secure in case disaster or disruption occurs in your company. Data backup and recovery solutions have moved from the traditional hardware-dependent solutions to cloud-based ones that offer easier ways to recover data. When evaluating if your company needs a cloud-based off-site data backup solution, it’s important to think through and evaluate your IT goals.…

MDL Technology Shares 2016 Trends and Predictions for Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing, Kansas City Technology, MDL News, Tech Tips

The cloud became the go-to platform for enterprise applications and data in 2015, but there’s still more to come. The cloud dominated the tech industry in 2015, and it looks like it could be the same for 2016. Cloud computing gives businesses a set of privileges that desktop computing can’t match. It’s a cost-effective way to have your company’s data accessible anywhere in the world. Cloud computing offers flexibility, scalability and lower capital expenditures than traditional in-house data centers. As we move further into 2016, many experts are predicting improvements to current-generation cloud environments, as well as new cloud technologies. According to Information Week, more cloud trends will emerge due…

Cloud Computing Options Defined: SaaS, PaaS and IaaS

Cloud Computing

The cloud seems like a mystical place for those who are not familiar with it. Many business owners are wary of the cloud, picturing their own personal photo storage apps on their phone and worrying about the security of such an application for their business. But cloud computing for business offers a myriad of customizable options that offer unlimited storage potential at an affordable monthly rate with complete security. This starts with the three different kinds of cloud hosting options available – SaaS, PaaS and IaaS. Photo Credit: Pixabay   Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)   Software-as-a-Service, also known as SaaS for short, is a subscription service for cloud computing hosting. A business…

Breaking Down Data Encryption for Data Security

Cloud Computing

You may hear the word “encryption” and think of spy movies or secret war messages. But data encryption is a modern technology that protects data security for your business. The tech is a little complicated which causes some businesses to avoid it. However, installing data encryption for all business files will greatly improve your data security. MDL Technology is here to break down data encryption. Data encryption involves converting electronic data into another form called ciphertext that cannot be read by anyone while the data is in transit. Once it is verified that a user has authorized access to this data, then the ciphertext is converted back to a readable…

Why Your Business Should Consider Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing

One of the options that can help your business become more efficient and increase sales potential is cloud computing. Since Kansas City is growing into a renowned tech community, adapting cloud computing into your business structure will get you ahead of competition that is not utilizing tech effectively. First, let us explain exactly what cloud computing does. The cloud is a storage option much like your hard drive, but it is on the Internet. Not only can files be stored on the cloud, but applications and resources can be stored and utilized through the cloud as well. As a business, you choose a cloud provider that supplies a pay-as-you-go service…

Law Firm Tech Survey About Cloud Computing Shows Industry Split

Cloud Computing

The Big Law Business section of Bloomberg reported on a survey that asked directors of law firms of all sizes how they are currently spending on tech solutions and how they plan to in the future. The survey results were pretty standard, showcasing the growth in more law firms transitioning to technology as a workflow and security solution, except for one topic area. Law firms were split on their views about cloud computing. According to the survey, sixty-three percent of law firms who responded said they wanted to avoid cloud-based technologies due to security concerns. However, twenty-nine percent said that security was the reason they wanted to use the cloud…