Blog Category: Security

Server and connection issues are a common problem for businesses across the nation. Use this infographic to find out how much server downtime, data corruption, and security issues may be costing your business.

In Part 1, we explained four advantages of "Infrasture as a Service." In Part 2, we look at the important "must have" qualities of a Cloud Services provider.

With misimpressions overcome and concerns placated, more companies are opting for outsourced, virtualized IT infrastructure services because of clear advantages in four major areas.

Compliance programs can overwhelm the healthcare industry, given the complexities of regulations that address the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). Fortunately, the cloud is coming to the rescue here.

With so many internet service providers out there, it can be pretty difficult to decide which broadband provider is best for your business. Depending on your business needs, there are various means to get connected including Business Ethernet, DSL, T1, and DS3/OCx. Each connectivity option has its own advantages and drawbacks that are important to know when coming to this critical decision. Take a look at our infographic outlining the various connectivity options available and learn their nuances so you can pick the best ISP to cater to your business needs.

Simplify, streamline, and save with integrated communication and collaboration services.

Add a highly effective, additional layer of protection with "clean pipe" solutions by going to the cloud to secure network connection points.

Nearly a third of the world’s population is using the Internet these days. As more consumers and businesses leverage the web for a wide array of services, the number of online records and transactions continues to grow. With that comes a myriad of information security threats that range from minor annoyances to devastating breaches of private records. Security failures cost businesses vast amounts of time, money, and customers’ trust. Check out just how pervasive the problem is and the steps you can take so dollars are spent on security maintenance—instead of on triage in the aftermath of a security breach.

There is enormous differences between running a small business and a large enterprise. However, the ability to provide sufficient IT security to business of all sizes have dramatically improved in recent years—giving small business owners varied options to protect their small but critical business needs.

As communication technology continues to advance, our options for business communication solutions grow. Check out our infographic to find out why a change from an older existing system to new advanced platforms is good for your business.

When it comes to the cloud, it’s difficult to ignore the tea leaves: A recent survey from IBM found that nine out of of ten IT professionals expect that cloud computing will overtake on-premise computing as the main way organizations acquire IT over the next five years.

Recently, we challenged you, our partners and the general creative public, to come up with your very best video take on “Tech Talk.” We’re pleased to say that our Tech Talk Video Contest—to produce a new MegaPath “crowdsourcing” marketing campaign—is off to a great start.

The latest version of PCI DSS promises to be a game changer. Unlike previous versions which left certain areas up for interpretation, this year’s update forces retail company security officers to put increased effort into securing the systems that face the greatest risks—this is where the private credit-card data exists, of course.

You may feel confident in your network security because you do a good job of protecting the enterprise from various attacks and other online-intrusion techniques. But are you equally vigilant when it comes to threats presented by a simple phone call?

Many retailers that have recently completed security audits are scrambling to implement new measures as their auditors begin to insist on full compliance with key areas of the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS).

You've probably heard that many businesses are moving from traditional telephone services to voice over IP (VoIP) services in order to reduce costs and gain more efficient networks. You may be considering this move for your business, but you hesitate because of nagging doubts about VoIP security.

In the movies, members of organized crime rings operate from the shadowy corners of a neighborhood restaurant or the back of a limousine with darkened windows. Do you have visions of The Sopranos episodes running through your mind? In reality, today's organized crime is more likely to take place in a brightly lit office, using the latest computer and networking technology.

Security as a Service (SaaS) offerings are prompting many businesses to consider finding new ways to manage their network security functions. Yet there can be a high level of anxiety when you think about handing something as critical as network security over to an outside party. The question becomes, how do you find a SaaS provider matches well with the way you want to manage your network security?