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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 [...]

Handling regulatory compliance may be easier than you thought, and here’s why

Handling regulatory compliance may be easier than you thought, and here’s why

August, 2018 | Foster Charles

If there are two things that keep business leaders awake at night, they’re the constant threat of a data breach and failing to meet increasingly strict compliance regulations. In Connecticut, the [...]

4 Strategies to improve patient care using electronic health records

4 Strategies to improve patient care using electronic health records

August, 2018 | Foster Charles

If you operate a healthcare practice, transitioning from paper to electronic medical records (EHRs) has almost certainly been your biggest IT challenge over the past few years. In 2015, Medicare [...]

Essential IT solutions for non-profit fundraising efforts

Essential IT solutions for non-profit fundraising efforts

August, 2018 | Foster Charles

Not-for-profit businesses have always struggled with limited resources, but those in Connecticut stumbled on especially hard times when the state suddenly revoked or challenged dozens of tax [...]

Infrastructure as a Service is perfect for any SMB with one or more servers

Infrastructure as a Service is perfect for any SMB with one or more servers

July, 2018 | Foster Charles

The number of cloud services available to small business owners is staggering. Each one comes with pros and cons, but there’s one cloud service that every business with a server should consider: [...]

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