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Five Tips on Password Protection

SMB Technology, Technology NewsBy clikcloud February 11, 2016

Should you care about how your employees protect their personal passwords? Depending on your password policy in the workplace, your employees may create passwords based on familiar passwords they use for personal use. Cybercriminals often hack personal websites for privacy information, including username and passwords, so they can gain access to internal systems. Offering tips to your employees on creating strong passwords may help you protect your valuable corporate data.

Is Your Network the Weakest Link for Data Protection?

Business Continuity, Cloud, data protection, Network Management, SMB Technology, Technology NewsBy clikcloud January 19, 2016

Data protection isn’t just about reliably backing up your application data and files. It is also important to be able to rapidly restore data in the event of data loss. In addition to natural disasters, cyberthreat and human error drive the need for a solid data protection plan and reliable network performance.

Migrating to the Cloud – How to Avoid Turbulence

Cloud, Cloud Security, IT Managed Services, mobile device, Network Security, public cloud, SaaS, SMB Technology, Technology NewsBy clikcloud January 11, 2016

Migrating to the Cloud can be bumpy if you are not prepared. Chances are you have already started migrating to the Cloud. Without realizing it, you may be accessing the Cloud by using mobile and web based applications and services that store and share your data from the Cloud. According to International Data Corporation, (IDC) public IT Cloud services (SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS) spending will reach $127 billion in 2018.

New Year’s Resolutions for Your IT Systems

anti-malware, Backup and Data Storage, Cloud, Data Privacy, IT Managed Services, IT Security, Mobile Management, Network Management, Network Security, SMB Technology, Technology News, Telecom ExpenseBy clikcloud December 14, 2015

Are your IT Systems on the naughty or nice list? Do you proactively monitor your networks for compliance, cyberthreat and performance? Are your data back ups up to date? Have you begun your migration to the Cloud? Are you getting the most from your broadband network? Have you trained your employees on the risks of cybersecurity attacks and do they change their passwords regularly? Here is a list of things to add to your list of New Year’s resolutions for 2016.

Business Continuity Planning: How Much Downtime Can You Afford?

Backup and Data Storage, Business Continuity, Cloud, data protection, Disaster Recovery, IT Managed Services, Online Backup, remote backup, SaaS, SMB Technology, Technology NewsBy clikcloud December 8, 2015

Having a Business Continuity Plan is an important way to ensure your company can operate during and after a disaster. By assessing your business risk, you are able to protect your company and minimize downtime that may occur from unplanned business interruptions. Natural disasters including fire, earthquake, flooding and snowstorms can slow or halt operations. In addition, other threats including cyber attacks and data leaks can cause unplanned disruptions to your business. The impact of prolonged unplanned downtime can be reduced and or eliminated.

Technology Outlook for 2016

Backup and Data Storage, Cloud, Cloud Security, Data Privacy, data protection, Internet of Everything, IT Security, mobile security, Network Management, SaaS, SMB Technology, Technology NewsBy clikcloud November 17, 2015

What drivers will shape 2016 technology trends? Businesses using customer facing technology for competitive advantage will fuel demand for Cloud Computing, in particular, Software as a Service. The Internet of Everything will amplify the number of connected devices in our world leading to additional needs for data protection and CyberSecurity defense. Mobile computing and Cloud Computing adoption will increase the adoption of fast, affordable and secure broadband networking. Here is the short list of what to expect from the biggest trends in technology for 2016.

Is Your Business PCI Compliant?

Cloud Security, Network Security, PCI Compliance, SMB Technology, Technology NewsBy clikcloud November 6, 2015

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a common sense standard based on good IT Security policy. The objective is to protect customer credit card information from compromise. With the holiday season upon us, eCommerce and credit card processing activities will ramp through the end of the year. Trillions of dollars are transacted via credit card every year. So what can you do to ensure your business is PCI compliant?

Bandwidth Bottleneck Coming to an End?

Backup and Data Storage, Business Continuity, BYOD, Cloud, Data Privacy, data protection, iPad, iPhone, IT Managed Services, mobile device, Mobile Management, mobile security, mobility, SMB Technology, social media, Technology News, WAN, Wide Area NetworkBy clikcloud March 17, 2015

It is predicted that that by 2017, there will be around 268 billion app downloads. The average person already uses 26 different apps per month. This growth is clearly driven by the younger work force, who use their mobile devices and tablets for both work and play.

Why the Cloud Isn’t Going Away

Backup and Data Storage, Cloud, Cloud Security, Data Privacy, data protection, Disaster Recovery, Network Management, Network Security, Online Backup, private cloud, Proactive IT Service, public cloud, remote backup, SaaS, SMB Technology, Technology NewsBy clikcloud February 23, 2015

Cloud Computing is only beginning its growth and progression; more than half of all businesses have already implemented Cloud Computing in some way or another into their day-to-day operations. Whether you need improved security, lowered costs, higher efficiency, a backup plan, or a mixture of these benefits, the Cloud is the answer.