Many businesses are one user and one email away from a data breach or security risk. Just ask the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, which in September 2012, had to pay a penalty of $1.5 million to settle violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The fine was issued after a doctorRead more
At the beginning of May, we told you the story of Milo the Millennial. A tech savvy, millennial worker, Milo simply can’t afford to not be connected. Constant network connection means he needs to know how much data he is using and must be able to track his business and personal data use with ease.Read more
The mobile workforce of today need mobile devices in order to conduct their work. Operating remotely means these devices are essential for communication with on-site colleagues. In addition to this, cloud-based applications are becoming increasingly important for capturing customer data, communication with clients and for various other operational processes. Companies need some way to manageRead more
PCMag defines cloud computing as: “a means of storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of using your computer’s hard drive”. For something to be considered cloud technology, users have to access data or programs that aren’t stored locally. They’re accessing these services and information over the Internet. Think Dropbox and GoogleRead more
Our CEO and CTO are both hoping to find drone-related gifts under the Christmas tree come December 25. It is perhaps rather fitting then that the pair will have their eyes to the sky, as they believe Cloud Computing will be a top IT trend to watch in 2018. We sat down with Daniel NelRead more
Businesses that were Cloud Computing trailblazers have probably been using this technology for quite some time. Familiar with all the use cases, advantages and disadvantages, they’ve leveraged the scalability and adaptability of Cloud to remain competitive in a digitally disruptive environment. But if you were one of those early adopters, it’s likely that your businessRead more
In previous blog posts, we’ve written about our own journey to the Cloud. Explaining why Microsoft Azure was the perfect partner to provide the scalability, reliability and security we needed. While we’ve had a positive experience, making the move to the Cloud is no easy feat. A 2015 study from NTT Communication found that 41% ofRead more
One of the best ways to ensure your Cloud migration goes smoothly is to follow the advice of those who’ve already made the move. Luckily, research firms like Forrester and Frost & Sullivan have done all the investigative work and outlined some of the greatest concerns CEOs have around implementing Cloud. They’ve also highlighted aRead more
As Cloud Computing has evolved, payment and usage models have had to evolve too. With two of the greatest benefits of Cloud being flexibility and affordability, it would be counterproductive for businesses migrating to the Cloud to be locked into restrictive, and costly, contracts. For businesses to successfully balance the agility benefits of migrating withRead more
Back in the day, all the equipment business needed to run successfully could be found in their office. Confidential records were housed in clunky filing cabinets, collaboration meant dragging everyone into a meeting room and employees were only really able to work when they were sitting at their desks. From a security perspective, it probablyRead more
