Archive for February, 2012
How Do Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Prevent Messages From Being Modified In Transit?
Hackers don’t need to steal usernames and passwords in order to cause damage. If they can intercept a message in transit, they can hijack the connection by modifying the packet so that it contains unauthorized information. So when you receive a message, how can you ensure that the packet you receive is the same one [...]
Full StoryWhat Kind Of Information Is Google Collecting About You?
Given that Google will be updating their privacy policies on March 1 2012, I thought it would be a good idea to revise some of the terms and see what sort of information Google is collecting about you and me. It’s important to know these things, since Google explicitly states that they share user data [...]
Full StoryLessons From the Government’s Planned Cloud Computing Program
Cloud computing is all the rage these days, a fact that should come as little surprise to those of us who manage business software solutions. After all, for its ability to maximize efficiencies, create internal systems of communication, secure limitless amounts of storage, and even reduce an office’s paper consumption, cloud computing offers considerable advantages [...]
Full StoryEnvironmental Benefits Of Hosted Desktop Environments
Today’s consumers want great value, but they also want to know that they’re doing business with a responsible company that cares about their community. And organizations that foster a sense of social awareness within their corporate culture are the ones which prosper in today’s economy. This can be seen at companies like Ben and Jerry’s, [...]
Full StoryWill Tomorrow’s IT Jobs Require A Physics Degree?
One of the great things about working in IT is that the industry is constantly in a state of change. In recent years, we’ve seen the software market evolve through a series of incarnations. First, software was a product. Then, software was a service. And now, we’re entering a whole new era which promises some [...]
Full StoryWhy Remote Scanning Saves Data, Money and Time
Remote scanning is no longer just a theory, but a reality, especially with new technology emerging that can benefit companies on a number of levels. Environmentally, remotely scanning documents allows any business to go green easily by moving to a virtually paper-free office, thereby reducing its carbon footprint. Furthermore, a paper free office benefits companies [...]
Full StoryMastering Four Critical PC Issues to Reduce Costs and Enhance Productivity in the Workplace
It’s no secret that keeping expenses in check is a priority for businesses of all sizes. However, there could be one asset that’s draining large amounts of revenue unnecessarily – your fleet of computers. Running these without regular maintenance could result in sky-high costs when it comes to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) as their [...]
Full StoryCommon Illegal Uses Of Corporate Email
Because emails are such an essential business tool, and because of the fact that emails are the single greatest repository of official business documents, it’s very common for employees to commit illegal acts using corporate emails. And when this happens, the organization can often land in trouble. Below, I’ve outlined some of the most common [...]
Full StorymindSHIFT’s Latest Video: IT Outsourcing and IT Services
Does IT have you running in circles? It can be a drain on resources, money, and, most of all, time. Whether IT is your day job or simply one of your responsibilities, mindSHIFT has the expertise and resources to take either all or a portion of the burden of IT management off your shoulders, so [...]
Full Story9 Ways Hackers Are Using Google
Like it or not, hacking is getting easier. Now that computers are more accessible, there are now more inexperienced users with poor computing habits to exploit. And since it’s now much easier for any untrained business owner to set up and run their own servers, we’re seeing many more vulnerable servers being exposed for exploitation [...]
Full StoryBest Features In Outlook Web App for Exchange 2010
One of the great things about MS Exchange is that it offers a feature-rich and consistent experience across every client interface. And the fact that that Outlook contains everything you need – including email, voicemail, text messaging, instant messaging, calendars and more – makes this a truly portable workplace. Anywhere you have a browser, you’re [...]
Full StoryCoreVault Launches V11
CoreVault, an industry leader in providing cloud based data protection services and powered by Asigra, today announced the release of CoreVault v11. The backbone of CoreVault’s secure cloud backup and recovery solution, CoreVault v11 now delivers up to 400 percent faster backup and recovery speeds while supporting data production operations for tablets and smart phones, [...]
Full StoryHow Does Google Share Your Information With External Third-Parties?
Google is a massive repository of information that seems to know our deepest thoughts and understand our most intimate secrets. Because of this, the idea of Google exposing some of these secrets can be absolutely terrifying to many people. On March 1, 2012, Google will be officially updating their privacy policy. So I thought this [...]
Full StoryDisk Formatting vs. Disk Wiping
Everyone loves to do a good deed whenever they can. And for many companies, that means giving away their electronic waste to charities or schools. Not only is this good for the community, but it also helps divert a lot of electronic trash from the landfills. But before these computers can be given away, their [...]
Full StoryQuantum Computing Shown to Strengthen Cloud Security
No matter how secure and encrypted traditional computer data processing may be, at the end of the day everything comes down to ones and zeros. Thus, just about any form of data converted into a digital format is vulnerable to unauthorized access. Once the correct sequence of ones and zeros are found, any computer can [...]
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