Technology Outlook for 2015
December 17, 2014
There are many things on our minds as we enter the New Year. For those of you running a business, a question on the forefront of your mind should be:...
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Do You Fully Understand the Cloud?
December 10, 2014
In just the past few years, it has become evident that the topic of cloud computing has shifted from a potential game changer to an essential ingredient of modern IT....
Read MoreDo You Have an Effective BYOD Policy?
November 19, 2014
According to new IDC data, vendors shipped 327.6 million smartphones in the third quarter, an increase of 25.2%, when compared to the same quarter last year. This means that global...
Read MoreCosts of Data Breaches Up 23% from Last Year
November 10, 2014
A new report from the Ponemon Institute, an organization that publishes the annual “Global Report on the Cost of Cyber Crime,” recently announced that the cost of a data breach...
Read MoreSteps to Follow When Migrating to the Cloud
October 22, 2014
Many small to medium sized businesses are migrating to the Cloud – backups, better security, regulations, security, and the Cloud ensure that your company is always up to date without...
Read MoreAre You Prepared for the End of Windows Server 2003?
October 10, 2014
If your business depends on Windows Server 2003, you and your colleagues have less than a year until Microsoft will discontinue Server 2003 R2. Server 2003 currently accounts for about...
Read MoreIt’s Time to Take Cloud Security Seriously
September 22, 2014
While cloud security concerns are top of mind with many business owners, the benefits of the cloud far outweigh the risks. Nevertheless, as companies deploy cloud computing, taking cloud security...
Read MoreMobile Device Management
September 9, 2014
The transition to the pervasive use of mobile devices in and outside of the workplace has been both an advantage and disadvantage for small to medium sized businesses. On the...
Read More3 Things You Need to Know about Broadband Internet
August 25, 2014
Broadband Internet is all about speed and reliability. In a nutshell, “broadband” refers to a very fast and persistent connection to the Internet. For business – Cloud computing, web...
Read MoreBright Outlook for Cloud Computing
August 7, 2014
According to CompTIA’s IT Industry Outlook 2014, cloud computing is even more on the rise since last year. As Generation Y (20-34 years old) infiltrates the work force and members...
Read MoreTablet Computers to Outsell PCs in 2015 – What You Need to Know
July 21, 2014
Tablet Computers are set to outsell PCs in 2015, according to a recent report. According to industry analysts Gartner Group, world wide tablet computer shipments will climb to nearly 321...
Read MoreINFOGRAPHIC: The Focalized Process
July 11, 2014
At Focalized Networks, we’ve developed a very methodical and analytical process around procuring IT services. We’ve honed and refined this process over the years and have found it to be...
Read MoreCan You Survive a Network Security Attack
July 8, 2014
Businesses are under constant attack from a variety of network security threats. Cybercriminals hack databases for passwords for unauthorized access to your network. Undetected Malicious software (malware) can...
Read MoreDoes Your Company Have a Mobile Computing Strategy?
June 19, 2014
Cloud computing, broadband Internet, and consumerization of IT are fueling the demand for mobile computing. Supporting employees in the field and traveling employees and connecting with customers are top...
Read MoreIs Your Network Ready for Cloud Computing?
June 9, 2014
Cloud-based based computing adoption is increasing among many businesses. According to the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Annual trends in Cloud Computing study, 60% of business owners reported having...
Read More5 Things You Need to Know about Privacy Breach Notifications
May 27, 2014
Recent high-profile data breaches, such as those that occurred at Neiman Marcus and Target, have brought privacy breach notification laws into public debate. In the event that your company’s...
Read MoreAvoiding Downtime by Having a Business Continuity Plan
May 6, 2014
Companies small and large are increasingly reliant on their IT systems and infrastructure. Having a Business Continuity plan is a proactive way of avoiding unnecessary downtime due to a disaster,...
Read MoreHeartbleed Bug: What a Business Owner Should Know
April 16, 2014
The name Heartbleed OpenSSL Vulnerability (aka Heartbleed bug) is as scary as it sounds. Some reports say up to two thirds of all secure websites (e.g. those with a web...
Read MoreMobile Security: Does Your SmartPhone need a Kill Switch?
April 9, 2014
Many Smartphones and Tablet computers have access to corporate applications and their data through Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies and corporate-sponsored mobility strategies. Mobile Security has become a...
Read MoreWill Smartphones and Tablets Kill the PC?
March 26, 2014
With Windows XP support ending soon for millions of PCs, many companies are considering a variety of replacement strategies. The adoption of smartphones and tablets is clearly on the...
Read MoreWindows XP Updates to End on April 8
March 11, 2014
According to Microsoft, support is ending for Windows XP after April 8, 2014. Technical assistance, including automatic updates that help protect your PC, will no longer be available after...
Read MoreWhy You Need a Bullet Proof Computer Network
February 20, 2014
Your Computer Network is the information pipeline of your business. But what if your network goes down? If your computer network is not operating properly, you may lose access...
Read MoreAvoiding Pitfalls to Cloud Computing Migration
February 13, 2014
It seems a majority of companies are adopting Cloud Computing as a significant portion of their IT infrastructure. According the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) 4th Annual Trends in...
Read MoreMobile Security: Why Should I Care?
January 23, 2014
Mobile security is top of mind when it comes to concerns for IT Managers. According to the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) risk of loss is the number one...
Read MoreTarget Privacy Data Breach: Part 2
January 10, 2014
Target Retailers were just involved in the second largest credit card data breach in United States history. Today Target announced the data breach that occurred over Thanksgiving weekend now exposes...
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