Trojans - A hidden menace

July 23rd, 2008 by Alexander Chamandy

The less nefarious trojans just deliver ads, but a lot of them are setup to commit fraud or attack other computers.

How protected are you?

Have you examined the threat?

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Choosing the right IT provider for your small business’ outsourcing needs

December 19th, 2007 by Alexander Chamandy

When evaluating what responsibilities you will delegate to your IT provider, you should come up with a list of requirements that relate to each responsibility. For example, if your company has a web site, you’ll need an IT firm with web development experience. If your company has a FreeBSD server, you’ll need a consultant with FreeBSD experience. As you add up these qualifications, you may find that shopping around for a provider who has them all is the best choice. After all, in the world of IT, the less people running the show, the better.

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Cleaning up your network

November 1st, 2007 by Alexander Chamandy

Many networks are riddled with computers that have spyware installed, viral infections or other security breaches. Often times these problems go unnoticed because security policies are reactive, not preventative. Unfortunately, you don’t have the luxury of waiting for the problem to reveal itself. If you suspect anything is awry, you should act now.

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The importance of real-time communication

October 25th, 2006 by Alexander Chamandy

In the era before the telegraph, mail was considered the fastest way to communicate. Days would go by between the sender’s message being written and the recipient finding it in their mailbox. In the 21st century, in a world of e-mail, voice over IP and instant messaging, it’s crucial to be able to exchange information instantly.

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The fear of change

October 22nd, 2006 by Alexander Chamandy

Many companies fear change. Sometimes rightfully so. There’s no reason to change a successful business model without a guarantee in revenue increase or market share. What about the technology that drives that company’s success?

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The importance of secure hosting

October 22nd, 2006 by Alexander Chamandy

Often times I’ve noticed that the security of hosting is often overlooked. While convenience is important, it doesn’t have to be sacrificed in the name of good security. It is important for providers to offer the highest degree of security possible so as to prevent their clients’ web sites from being defaced, hacked in to or otherwise mangled.

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