Networking & General Computing Supplier Insights
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Protecting Your Clients WiFi Hotspots
5/14/2018
Public WiFi is a growing part of everyday life. Whether people are at the coffee shop, hotel, airport, or doctor’s office, public WiFi is rapidly becoming a standard offering for businesses of all types. When your clients provide public WiFi, they have an obligation to protect users. But uncontrolled internet usage brings high risk.
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Top 5 Reasons Why Savvy MSPs Are Adopting Managed Security Services
5/8/2018
The managed services industry is undergoing a transformation because of new, more resilient technologies that require less maintenance and new ways of working. To ensure they are still valuable to their small and medium business (SMB) customers, savvy MSPs are looking to expand their service portfolio and many are considering managed security services.
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Is Your Business Vulnerable To A Cyberattack?
5/8/2018
Just because your company is small doesn’t mean it’s safe from cybersecurity threats.
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MSP Simplifies Security Delivery With Cloud-Based Endpoint Security Administration Platform
5/8/2018
Based in Düdingen, Switzerland, Lehmann Computers has provided IT and security services to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the local region since 1999. Led by founder and owner Roger Lehmann, the team of seven works with SMBs in sectors such as automotive and repair, retail, administration, and schools.
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Visibility From Your Network Into The Cloud: Today’s New Essentials
3/6/2018
The cloud is supposed to make everything simpler and more cost-effective for businesses and their users, but for network managers, it adds complexity. Cloud services are made available to users on demand via the internet. The services depend on extreme network reliability, and that reliability must extend beyond traditional corporate boundaries.
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The Shortfalls Of Traceroute In Modern Multi-Path Networks
3/6/2018
Traceroute is a fantastically popular network troubleshooting tool. It is second in popularity only to ping. The reason is simple. Traceroute quickly shows you what network devices your traffic is going through to reach a destination, and gives an indication of what each of those devices’ performance is. Theoretically, you can quickly tell where your traffic stops, where your traffic is slowed, and what devices are important for this connectivity. Not only is this super helpful, but it’s also intuitive. It aligns with our mental model of how networks work. It just makes sense.
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Secure & Document: The Importance Of RMM And PSA Systems In A Post-GDPR World
1/22/2018
When an IT incident occurs, two important tools can help tell the story. A remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform tells of what has gone wrong at a customer’s site; a professional services automation (PSA) platform explains what was done to fix the issue. The combination of these two solutions allows MSPs to quickly respond to issues. This is particularly crucial in the case of security incidents that could impact the business and jeopardize compliance with applicable laws, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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GDPR 101: Key Information MSPs Should Know
1/22/2018
With the Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) set to be implemented in May 2018, IT consultants and managed services providers (MSPs) have been wondering how the new law will affect them. In many cases, the IT press has treated this new regulation with a mixture of panic and consternation. It certainly makes sense—it’s a new law that requires organizations to step up on their security measures or face potentially hefty fines.
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A Channel Executive’s Guide To Mobility
10/19/2017
The market is undeniably moving faster than ever. Driven by customer demand and enabled by innovative technology, the accelerating pace at which businesses are operating is exhilarating. At the heart of this is mobility. Wireless connectivity is delivering cost efficiencies and productivity increases while enabling enhanced customer experiences and insights. With the rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G on the horizon, the competitive advantages of mobility will only flourish more.
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A Channel Executive’s Guide To The Internet Of Things
10/19/2017
The Internet of Things is dramatically changing the market and opening up vast opportunities for solution providers to grow their businesses and expertise. IoT is no longer a concept of theory and proposition but a revolutionary wave of innovation driving real impact and opportunity.