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Windows 10, What you need to know

On July 29th Microsoft will release the much-anticipated Windows 10 as a free download for any users currently running Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1. Choosing to make the switch to a brand new operating system can be a big decision, especially when the shift comes with a large number of

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Vote For Us!

We Need Your Vote  We’re In The Running For A Business Grant. Help Us With Your Vote! Monday of this week we received and email from LinkedIn informing us of their partnership with Chase Bank. Together they are hosting a small business funding round where twenty selected small businesses will receive $100,000 if

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The Bandwidth Initiative 

Looking for faster internet for your business? There are very few things in the business world that are more frustrating than an unplanned disruption in your Internet connection. Several years ago, a patchy internet connection would only have affected your inter-office emails or maybe a small percentage of your business’

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Head In The Clouds?

Where is the value in the cloud?  The most important consideration when using computer systems for any part of your small business’ daily operations is ensuring that the data stored on your computer system is always available, and always protected. Without having a secure backup of your information, you could find yourself scrambling

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Virus Alert! CryptoWall 3.0

What do you need to know? Cryptowall 3.0 is the most recent version of the ransomware, Cryptolocker which launched in September of 2013. Within the first couple months it had raked in over 27 million dollars across the US, Australia, the UK and other parts of Europe. Since this venture has proven to be

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Move Away From The Dinosaur – Server 2003

  Countdown to Server 2003 End of Life July 14, 2015 is a very important date for any small businesses using the Windows Server 2003 operating system for their computers. As of this date Windows will be ending support for this operating system, which will have an enormous impact on

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Outlook 2010 Recalling an Email

Have you ever sent an email that you wish you hadn’t? Perhaps you forgot an attachment or misspelled a word. Whatever the case, Outlook has you covered. Recall sent emails before the recipient sees them using Outlook 2010.

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Outlook 2010 Signature

Tired of typing your name and professional information at the end of every email? Set up your signature to automatically add your professional information.

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The Human Element of Data Security

Protecting company data after employees leave Network security is an important concern for small businesses in every industry. A lot of effort is put into protecting sensitive information from technological influences, and these technological measures are incredibly effective at doing their jobs. However, it is common for businesses to forget the

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FBI Releases Warning

The consequences of phishing emails.  Two days ago the FBI and the Crime Complaint Center (IC3) put out a press release warning of a new man-in-the-middle attack. The FBI has dubbed this attack the “Business E-Mail Compromise”… Very original of them! This attack has primarily targeted CEO’s, CTO’s, CFO’s and sometimes Controllers. Over the

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New Hoax Spreading Malware

If you receive emails claiming to be from the ISIS, delete them. There is a new hoax going around that everyone needs to be aware of. A major influx of emails have been spreading around Australia and the UK proclaiming that it has been sent from the ISIS and it describes an attack that will

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Windows Server 2003 End of Life and Compliance

In last month’s newsletter special attention was given to the date July 14, 2015. This date is important because it marks the end of Microsoft’s support for the Windows Server 2003 Operating System, which is currently used by millions of businesses worldwide. Last month we focused on some of the

Read More

Windows 10, What you need to know

On July 29th Microsoft will release the much-anticipated Windows 10 as a free download for any users currently running Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1. Choosing to make the switch to a brand new operating system can be a big decision, especially when the shift comes with a large number of

Read More

Vote For Us!

We Need Your Vote  We’re In The Running For A Business Grant. Help Us With Your Vote! Monday of this week we received and email from LinkedIn informing us of their partnership with Chase Bank. Together they are hosting a small business funding round where twenty selected small businesses will receive $100,000 if

Read More

The Bandwidth Initiative 

Looking for faster internet for your business? There are very few things in the business world that are more frustrating than an unplanned disruption in your Internet connection. Several years ago, a patchy internet connection would only have affected your inter-office emails or maybe a small percentage of your business’

Read More

Head In The Clouds?

Where is the value in the cloud?  The most important consideration when using computer systems for any part of your small business’ daily operations is ensuring that the data stored on your computer system is always available, and always protected. Without having a secure backup of your information, you could find yourself scrambling

Read More

Virus Alert! CryptoWall 3.0

What do you need to know? Cryptowall 3.0 is the most recent version of the ransomware, Cryptolocker which launched in September of 2013. Within the first couple months it had raked in over 27 million dollars across the US, Australia, the UK and other parts of Europe. Since this venture has proven to be

Read More

Move Away From The Dinosaur – Server 2003

  Countdown to Server 2003 End of Life July 14, 2015 is a very important date for any small businesses using the Windows Server 2003 operating system for their computers. As of this date Windows will be ending support for this operating system, which will have an enormous impact on

Read More

Outlook 2010 Recalling an Email

Have you ever sent an email that you wish you hadn’t? Perhaps you forgot an attachment or misspelled a word. Whatever the case, Outlook has you covered. Recall sent emails before the recipient sees them using Outlook 2010.

Read More

Outlook 2010 Signature

Tired of typing your name and professional information at the end of every email? Set up your signature to automatically add your professional information.

Read More

The Human Element of Data Security

Protecting company data after employees leave Network security is an important concern for small businesses in every industry. A lot of effort is put into protecting sensitive information from technological influences, and these technological measures are incredibly effective at doing their jobs. However, it is common for businesses to forget the

Read More

FBI Releases Warning

The consequences of phishing emails.  Two days ago the FBI and the Crime Complaint Center (IC3) put out a press release warning of a new man-in-the-middle attack. The FBI has dubbed this attack the “Business E-Mail Compromise”… Very original of them! This attack has primarily targeted CEO’s, CTO’s, CFO’s and sometimes Controllers. Over the

Read More

New Hoax Spreading Malware

If you receive emails claiming to be from the ISIS, delete them. There is a new hoax going around that everyone needs to be aware of. A major influx of emails have been spreading around Australia and the UK proclaiming that it has been sent from the ISIS and it describes an attack that will

Read More

Windows Server 2003 End of Life and Compliance

In last month’s newsletter special attention was given to the date July 14, 2015. This date is important because it marks the end of Microsoft’s support for the Windows Server 2003 Operating System, which is currently used by millions of businesses worldwide. Last month we focused on some of the

Read More

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