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Government agencies and social services organizations typically handle large amounts of sensitive and personal information about individuals that must be protected from cyber threats.

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In 2020 while the coronavirus pandemic took top headlines another, more insidious pandemic was brewing alongside it — a startling increase in cyberattacks. In this past year, cybercriminals targeting the healthcare industry alone have affected over 17 million people.

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The COVID-19 global pandemic has had an enormous impact on the supply chains of major industries as everything from raw materials and components to supply lines has been disrupted.

Topics: Managed IT, #SupplyChain, #cybersecurity, covid-19

With cyberattacks increasing, the cybersecurity landscape is in a constant state of evolution. And yet, one thing remains consistently true — that ransomware is among the top techniques deployed by today’s hacking community.

Topics: Managed IT, #cybersecurity, #DataBackup, MazeRansomware

As more companies move toward a digital environment, wily hackers are increasingly focused on industrial targets and businesses that use programs such as AutoCAD, making cybersecurity for engineering a critical — and essential — element to deterring industrial espionage.

Topics: ECM, Managed IT, #Engineering, #cybersecurity

Small- and medium-sized businesses experience major — sometimes crippling — challenges due to IT downtime and technology issues. The business disruption caused by downtime is serious and can lead to lost customers and lost revenue.

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The COVID-19 pandemic caused wide-scale disruptions to organizations, governments, and service providers around the world. At the same time, organizations had to adjust to the new normal, requiring companies to renew their focus on the latest technologies that enable them to continue operating while practicing social distancing.

Topics: Managed IT, #RemoteITSupport, #VirtualMeetings, #RemoteWork

The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on most businesses. Preparing to open in a post-pandemic environment also comes with a host of uncertainties for companies. As the government and health officials start considering the controls and safety mechanisms required for re-opening the economy, there are practical solutions business owners can deploy to ensure their staff can work safely from any environment.

Topics: Managed IT, #ProductivitySolutions, #RemoteWork, covid-19

Keeping ahead of all the challenges a company faces today isn’t easy. Improving operational workflows and managing complex technological environments is hard enough, but what if disaster strikes? Is the company prepared to recover? Have they implemented the necessary contingency plans to prevent operations from grinding to a halt? All these questions are essential in a world where business continuity requires an effective disaster recovery plan.

Topics: Managed IT, #MPS, #DocumentManagement, #DisasterRecovery

Travel agents rely on vivid printed materials to communicate the splendor of their destinations. There was a time when some agents thought the end of travel flyers was near. This proved to be false as travel agent marketing materials still find wide-scale adoption in the industry. What has changed is the ability of agencies to produce these materials internally, saving on production costs and enabling them to restock promotional flyers on the fly.

Topics: ECM, managed print services, Managed IT, #MPS