Month: January 2021

Dial up Telehealth Security

Dial up Telehealth Security

The use of Telehealth has been growing rapidly over the past decade. Then, the coronavirus pandemic prompted another jump in Telehealth offerings. There are many advantages to digital healthcare, but securing this access to physicians and specialists is more challenging. Telehealth services offered through videoconferencing, remote monitoring, electronic consults, and wireless communications: increase connectivity between…

Outsourcing vs. Managed IT – What’s the Difference?

Outsourcing vs. Managed IT – What’s the Difference?

Outsourcing has become a dirty word. It implies you’re taking jobs offshore or giving up oversight over a key part of your business. Managed Services is the complete opposite of that, yet it’s often put under the same umbrella. Your business already looks for help in various places, like hiring consultants, agencies, and other contractors,…

Keep Your Business Continuity Plans Current

Keep Your Business Continuity Plans Current

One thing we’ve learned from COVID-19 is that our situation can change in an instant. You may have been confident in your business continuity plans in the past, but the pandemic has shaken us all up. It’s a solid reminder to review our plans so we can get back to business quickly and seamlessly. A…

Top 5 Cloud Advantages for Small Businesses

Top 5 Cloud Advantages for Small Businesses

Cloud technology has created a revolution for small businesses – changing the way you store, share, and backup files. While ‘the cloud’ is often hard to understand because it’s neither in the sky or in a single location, there’s no arguing that it’s driving growth across the board. Storage concerns are a thing of the…

Is Healthcare Compliance Enough?

Is Healthcare Compliance Enough?

The healthcare industry is a top target for cybercriminals. Healthcare providers hold patient’s personal and financial data. Plus, they offer a critical service; therefore, they are more likely to pay ransom to get their systems back up and running. Recognizing the threat, industry regulators have instituted cybersecurity standards. Non-compliance is costly, but the real question…

Healthcare Providers Must Prepare for IT Disasters

Healthcare Providers Must Prepare for IT Disasters

Healthcare professionals regularly handle the worst. Whether its broken bones, horrible abscesses, disease, or death, but that doesn’t mean they’re ready for all that can cripple their technology. In 2011, one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history destroyed a large medical center in southwest Missouri. Fortunately, the regional hospital had, only a few weeks…

Make IT Problems Last Year’s Problems

Make IT Problems Last Year’s Problems

Around the world, the new year is a time for celebration. It’s a time to reflect and a time we typically resolve to make the most out of the coming 12 months. We do this by leaving last year’s problems precisely where they belong – in the past year. Many manage to adopt this approach…

Preparing Your Business Tech to Start the New Year

Preparing Your Business Tech to Start the New Year

The start of a new year is a challenging time for businesses.  It can be a good time to reflect on the wins and losses of the previous twelve months.  It’s also an excellent time to take stock and evaluate what your business needs going forward. IT demands move at a staggering speed, meaning last…