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We can all agree that Windows 10 has been a smashing success, already installed in more than 75 million devices just a month after its release. All the news about this new Operating System (OS), however, seems to have overshadowed another upcoming release, that of Office 2016 which launches today, the 22nd of September. Office is Microsoft’s […]

You’re a positive person. We think that’s spectacular. And though remaining positive is great in principle, sadly it isn’t always a smart risk management mindset. The companies that subscribe to Murphy’s Law are generally best equipped to mitigate risk and handle the unknowns – whether that’s economic downturns, natural disasters, data breaches or server failures.  Regardless of […]

Microsoft Server 2003 End of Support came and went, and now it’s on to bigger and brighter options in the Windows family of server operating systems! Currently in its third technical release and due for final release in 2016, the newest server OS version MS Server 2016 is expected to take a substantial step forward with […]

  The speed of change in today’s marketplace gives an advantage to businesses that adapt quickly to market conditions. Cloud computing gives businesses the flexibility to grow or shrink their IT use as their needs change. Easy scalability means these companies never pay for more than they need. What is cloud computing? Switching to a […]

Server migration can be very challenging especially for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) who have complex server structures and large databases. Moving data is easy. The challenge is moving the applications and database structures that makes migration complicated. Making a Server Migration Plan A good plan is the best way to ensure that your organization […]

Due to broad device compatibility for the OS and a strategy that focuses on the OS and not the hardware, Android holds nearly 80% of the mobile smart-phone market share. The downside of holding the mobile software market majority is that when a device-agnostic and OS-specific vulnerability is exposed, the user-base impact and potential PR-backlash […]

Just two weeks after its release, Windows 10 has already been installed for free on more than 70 million PCs. Microsoft is pulling all the stops to make the OS as appealing as possible. It even released a Windows 10 media creation tool to make upgrading to the new OS easier. Unfortunately, all the hype has also […]

There was a time when data breaches like hacking or cyberattacks were rare and the stuff of science fiction – encountered by the average person only in movies, in comics and on TV.  Fast forward a technical blip – a mere decade or so – and we see data breaches as a common concern and […]

These days, most businesses take cybersecurity seriously. They are aware of the consequences of sloppy cybersecurity: a devastating data breach; a drop in customer confidence; damage to the brand. However, taking cybersecurity seriously is just the first step. Taking action is the second. Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a key component of strong cybersecurity […]

The day has come and now gone. On July 14, 2015, Microsoft ended all support for Windows Server 2003. This means that users of Server 2003 now no longer receive patches, no longer expect fixes, and now can watch the queue of server vulnerabilities steadily increase. If you are still on the unsupported 2003 server, hear this […]