Kansas City Managed Services Company Reviews 2018 Cybersecurity Predictions

Cyber Security

    As the new year approaches, many predictions have been made regarding the state of cybersecurity in 2018. Some predictions are more obvious than others, such as ongoing digital transformations and ransomware attacks. However, some predictions are a little more extreme, such as a data breach so pervasive that an entire country loses power. Here are a few of the top predictions for the technology sector in 2018.   Machine Learning   While artificial intelligence technology won’t be new for 2018, there will be changes to the current technology. In 2018, machine learning will actually help cybersecurity professionals, not replace them with robots as many fear. According to CSO…

Technological Transformations in the Accounting Industry

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Technology is transforming a variety of industries, and the accounting industry is definitely in the mix. In fact, accounting firms that hesitate to update their technological resources may risk losing business or potentially closing their doors for good. There are three types of accounting firms, according to Jon Baron, a writer for Thomson Reuters, and roughly one-third of them are dooming themselves to extinction by not embracing change and technological transformation.   According to Accounting Today, in a keynote address to the 1,700 attendees of the company’s annual user conference, Synergy 2017, the managing director of the professional segment for Thomson Reuters’ Tax & Accounting business broke the profession down…

The Hybrid Cloud is Digitally Transforming the Healthcare Industry

Cloud Computing

The hybrid cloud is digitally transforming the way the healthcare industry operates today. Patients can now access their medical records or see test results anytime day or night. The cloud has numerous capabilities that businesses of all shapes and sizes can utilize to broaden their IT infrastructures. While it can be challenging for some business leaders to understand all the benefits associated with cloud solutions, there are some amazing benefits of making the switch to the hybrid cloud model.   Reduced costs. The reduction of costs is the primary benefit of the cloud. It’s also one of the driving forces that compel C-suite officials to look into cloud services, according…

Active Cyber Defense Certainty Act: Cybersecurity Compliance Isn’t Good Enough

Cyber Security

The Active Cyber Defense Certainty Act (ACDC), a recent piece of legislature that’s receiving its fair share of media coverage and controversy, has created the perfect opportunity to address the importance of cybersecurity.   A common issue with cybersecurity is that the landscape of security risks and threats are always changing. Mere compliance isn’t enough when it comes to implementing cybersecurity measures for your business. In fact, businesses will continue to face cyber threats, some of which will impact organizations severely enough to require security measures that will reach far beyond compliance, according to CSO.   Compliance standards are a good way of ensuring your organization is equipped to handle…

The Jump: Large Companies Fear the Switch to the Cloud

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For tech companies, “cool tech” is the term used to describe the technologies that really matter. The ones that can really shift the world and disrupt the global marketplace. And there is also the term “undifferentiated IT service”, which are the technologies considered to be the more trivial components. The things that are the same from one company to the next, like email and file servers.   If you are a new startup, you don’t want to spend money on things that aren’t going to gain you momentum in the tech world. Forbes tell us, “if you’re a hot startup, you’re trying to build a culture of “we’re all in…

Kansas City Named The Next “Smart City” by Cisco

Kansas City Technology

Kansas City Named The Next “Smart City” by Cisco Kansas City Mayor Sly James recently announced that Cisco Systems Inc. will transform Downtown Kansas City into a “smart city.” Cisco officials and Kansas City representatives signed a letter of intent to develop high-tech projects to address and solve a variety of municipal issues in Downtown. In a press release, James said, “Cisco’s investment is further proof that Kansas City is at the forefront of technological advancement. This joint effort will connect our visitors and residents with our city’s services and information like never before. In addition, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to build their own unique, innovative applications to enhance…

5 Unexpected Business Benefits of Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing

5 Unexpected Business Benefits of Cloud Computing Cloud computing emphasizes flexibility, scalability, storage and cost savings, but once businesses make the switch, even more benefits emerge. Read Forbes’ list of the pleasant surprises of cloud computing: More flexibility to get into new businesses.  What holds back new the pursuit of ideas among entrepreneurs and large organizations alike?  Time and money, or the lack thereof. Say you want to design and test a new product line. With the available of on-demand cloud resources, new configurations can be up and running within hours or minutes, so that helps reduce the time element. Since users will only be charged for that amount of…