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Does your Business Need Managed Security?

Does your Business Need Managed Security?

November, 2018 | Foster Charles

Cybersecurity is a challenge for everyone. Even the State of Connecticut is struggling to keep up. And when it comes to the central role that modern technology plays in your company’s environment, it [...]

Are you getting your money's worth from your cybersecurity solution?

Are you getting your money's worth from your cybersecurity solution?

November, 2018 | Foster Charles

For many years, small and medium businesses (SMBs) were unlikely targets for sophisticated cyberattacks. But contrary to popular belief, this has changed dramatically in the past few years as SMBs [...]

Are firewalls enough to protect your company’s network?

Are firewalls enough to protect your company’s network?

October, 2018 | Foster Charles

In the current threat landscape, no organization is safe. Even small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with firewall solutions can be potential cybercrime targets. With previous incidents on [...]

The benefits of a hosted 3CX phone system

The benefits of a hosted 3CX phone system

October, 2018 | Foster Charles

If you're in a business of any sort, you've probably heard of the term VoIP. Also known as Voice over Internet Protocol, it's essentially a telephone service that runs on the internet. Of course, it [...]

Is it worth investing in VPN?

Is it worth investing in VPN?

October, 2018 | Foster Charles

You've probably noticed that many individuals and organizations have jumped onto the VPN (virtual private network) bandwagon. It can be easy to think of such technologies as a blanket solution to the [...]

5 Disaster recovery planning tips your business needs right now

5 Disaster recovery planning tips your business needs right now

October, 2018 | Foster Charles

With every passing year, cybersecurity concerns and business continuity are becoming more and more inseparable as cyberattacks and data breach incidents regularly disrupt or even bring down [...]

The biggest cost savings opportunities from switching to VoIP phones

The biggest cost savings opportunities from switching to VoIP phones

September, 2018 | Foster Charles

C-suite executives are always looking for new and innovative ways to boost revenue, and more often than not, new ideas are rooted in new technologies. And yet, studies have shown that most businesses [...]

5 common IaaS migration mistakes and how to avoid them

5 common IaaS migration mistakes and how to avoid them

September, 2018 | Foster Charles

Most small business owners appreciate the value of the cloud, but that doesn’t mean they’re ready to make the move. As with any outsourced IT support strategy, careful planning and research is [...]

The top 3 ways for Connecticut manufacturers to overcome technology obstacles

The top 3 ways for Connecticut manufacturers to overcome technology obstacles

September, 2018 | Foster Charles

From the factory floor to the shop window, Connecticut manufacturers are starting to recognize the advantages of cutting-edge technologies, such as Internet of Things (IoT) devices and automation [...]

How to educate your employees so they don't accidentally leak information

How to educate your employees so they don't accidentally leak information

August, 2018 | Foster Charles

Dysfunctional technology is often the first thing that people blame when there’s a data breach, but studies have consistently shown that human error is behind the majority of cases. In fact, one of [...]

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