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COVID-19 Exposes Flaw In DR Plans

Another COVID-19 business lesson that we all learned the hard way is that home networks must be part of your company’s Disaster Recovery Plan. Read on and find out what you need to do now.
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Backup or business continuity? What businesses need in 2019

Data backups are only one part of a proper business continuity plan. Having that plan in place means being ready for anything - we’ll show you how to prep.
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Continuity for Business Manufacturers

As a manufacturer, your data is crucial to producing your products. Avoiding data loss or theft is necessary to keep your company away from costly interruptions
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Hurricane preparedness checklist for SMBs

While no one can prevent hurricanes or other natural disasters, the good news is that every SMB can prepare to survive if disaster strikes. According to data collected by the National Hurricane Survival Institute, around 40% of SMBs can't reopen after hurricane damage. Why?
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5 cybersecurity basics every one of your employees should know

Many small businesses don't protect their data at all. Are you one of them?
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How to develop a balanced BYOD policy

It’s increasingly common for employees to have their own devices – laptops, tablets, phones – at work; devices that they’re comfortable and familiar with. But BYOD policies can create some potentially dangerous situations for employers. These factors are a few to consider as you set up your BYOD policy.
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Case study: Swift Electrical Supply

Swift’s infrastructure had grown and evolved over the years into aging technology connected in piecemeal fashion. While they had an internal IT staff member who kept things running, the outdated system was prone to failures and downtime.
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Case study: QuadLogic

Over the years, QuadLogic’s complicated IT infrastructure had grown messy and was constantly giving them issues. Devices and servers would crash and employees were constantly complaining. They turned to XSolutions for direction and a new strategy. See the results.
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3 important ransomware statistics you need to know

Ransomware is a malicious type of cyberattack that gains access to your network and holds your data hostage, unless a ransom is paid. This article will discuss key ransomware statistics you need to be aware of, as well as security best practices to keep your business safe.
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Overcoming "little disasters" with your BDR plan

One nice thing about backup and disaster recovery plans is that they're helpful in situations that aren't exactly devastating. Take a power outage or snow day, for example. “Little disasters” can be inconvenient and even potentially crippling, depending on the situation.