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The Benefits Of Using Cloud Services

January 5, 2014 by admin

The Benefits Of Using Cloud Services

Guarding and backing up your business’s computer data is a vital task that you never overlook. A cloud service is a way of storing data safely on the internet. Big companies like Amazon and IBM keep their data on an internet cloud, and other small businesses can also gain the same security of these services when it comes to matters concerning their computer data. Whilst most businesses are familiar with the sensitivity of these tasks, they may not understand the benefits of a secure computer backup system.

Cloud computing isn’t all a new technology, though for a number of people it will be a fully new concept and sometimes it can be a bit more confusing as they try to understand and attain the idea in general. Using cloud services to store your data doesn’t at all means that your data will float over the clouds, it puts forward that they will store your data safely inside a cloud server in a data center located in a safe location. This is accessible and you can modify them based on your needs anytime you want to do so with a high-speed connection to the internet.

The cloud database was made with the main purpose being online data management via various distributed services. Cloud dwells on a system of virtual servers that modify records and update any database content online. The internet acts as the principal medium via which such information and data are managed. Web servers are basically simply used in hosting the domain of any website. The real data is stored in another server that keeps a log of all the data entered and accessed online. The capability of working anywhere and at all times makes cloud backup a distinct entity when compared to other server systems.

There are specific advantages that come with hiring data managing services for your organization. A virtual database is more valuable than a centralized database server, which is common in most organizations nowadays. Similar to cloud content management systems, a virtual database system enables your employee to easily access and share information with no respect to their present accessibility or location. This will reduce the time and energy in maintain a real server. The data that the organization needs access to can be shifted easily or located at a more convenient and securer location where they can be accessed and may also be used as a backup.

There are 3 main benefits of using cloud services for securing your data; savings in both costs and time related to performing local regimes for backup and raised security of data.

1) Time Savings

Look at the time your staff members take to burn a backup file of all the data regularly. Expectantly, you will be storing your data once a week, mostly depending on your industry. Backing up your data through cloud services can be automatically integrated, almost abolishing the additional time needed to copy files to many size-restricted storage services. By a few mouse clicks, complete backup files can be uploaded to the cloud, and the procedure is finished.

2) Cost Savings

In case you lose some data critical to your organization it can be very expensive to reinstall critical application software and restore previous files. If you backed up this data you will be in a position to restore everything and go on with operations. Though, re-installing application software first, and then installing your most recent backup for every application consumes time and costs you cash – as you cannot operate your business till everything is functional.

The time you would take to perform these emergency tasks would’ve been more useful if spent in your business operations, making finances that make you stay in business. Cloud computing companies help in restoring data immediately, therefore saving you outlay in the long run by giving you time to concentrate on operating your business.

3) Increased Security

On-site backup systems have the possible risk of having unauthorized access, stolen during break-ins, or corrupt or broken down. Security protocols are laid into an organized way of backing up data in the cloud. Cloud storage companies embrace an encrypted network infrastructure in their storage engine, mostly redundant backups in multiple servers spread over different locations. Companies highly reputed in cloud services have policies for security and lockout to make sure that only authorized persons can gain access to your data.

Both business owners and home computer users will be at peace when they decide to hire cloud services to protect and store their digital data. They can direct their efforts when they’re required, in operating their business. Relying on cloud services saves your money, and time, and raises your security level, increasing overall organization development.

A1 Computer can assist you in setting up cloud computing for your home or business computers – Contact A1 Computer

Filed Under: Tech Support Blog Tagged With: back up, backup, cloud, cloud backup, cloud computing, cloud services, email, internet security, security

Windows XP Will No Longer Be Supported After April 8, 2014

December 19, 2013 by admin

Windows-XpWindows XP SP3 and Office 2003 will go out of support on April 8, 2014. If your organization has not started the migration to a modern desktop, you are late. Based on historical customer deployment data, the average enterprise deployment can take 18 to 32 months from business case through full deployment. To ensure you remain on supported versions of Windows and Office, you should begin your planning and application testing immediately to ensure you deploy before the end of support.

It means you should take action. After April 8, 2014, there will be no new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates.

Running Windows XP SP3 and Office 2003 in your environment after their end of support date may expose your company to potential risks, such as:

  • Security & Compliance Risks: Unsupported and unpatched environments are vulnerable to security risks. This may result in an officially recognized control failure by an internal or external audit body, leading to suspension of certifications, and/or public notification of the organization’s inability to maintain its systems and customer information.
  • Lack of Independent Software Vendor (ISV) & Hardware Manufacturers support: A recent industry report from Gartner Research suggests “many independent software vendors (ISVs) are unlikely to support new versions of applications on Windows XP in 2011; in 2012, it will become common.” And it may stifle access to hardware innovation: Gartner Research further notes that in 2012, most PC hardware manufacturers will stop supporting Windows XP on the majority of their new PC models.

Get current with Windows and Office. This option has upside well beyond keeping you supported. It offers more flexibility to empower employees to be more productive while increasing operational efficiency through improved PC security and management. It also enables your organization to take advantage of the latest technology trends such as virtualization and the cloud.

Enterprise Customers: Microsoft offers large organizations in-depth technical resources, tools, and expert guidance to ease the deployment and management of Windows, Office and Internet Explorer products and technologies. To learn more about migration and deployment programs, please contact your Microsoft sales representative or Certified Microsoft Partner. Learn how to pilot and deploy a modern desktop yourself, download the free Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and begin your deployment today.

Small to Medium Business: There are many options for small and medium businesses considering moving to a modern PC with the latest productivity and collaboration tools. Small to mid-size organizations should locate a Microsoft Certified Partner to understand the best options to meet their business needs. If your current PC meets the system requirements for Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you can buy Windows 7 Professional or Windows 8.1 Pro from a local retailer or Microsoft Certified Partner. If your PC does not meet system requirements, consider purchasing a new business PC with Windows 8.1 Pro.

Filed Under: Tech Support Blog Tagged With: email, outlook email, outlook express, outlook upgrade, security, windows office, windows security, windows upgrade, windows xp

What is Phishing? Phishing and Identity Theft

November 23, 2013 by admin

Scammers and Hackers are Phishing For Your Identity

what is phishingWho hasn’t received an email directing them to visit a familiar website where they are being asked to update their personal information? The website needs you to verify or update your passwords, credit card numbers, social security number, or even your bank account number. You recognize the business name as one that you’ve conducted business with in the past. So, you click on the convenient “take me there” link and proceed to provide all the information they have requested. Unfortunately, you find out much later that the website is bogus. It was created with the sole intent to steal your personal information. You, my friend, have just been “phished”.

Phishing (pronounced as “fishing”) is defined as the act of sending an email to a recipient falsely claiming to have an established, legitimate business. The intent of the phisher is to scam the recipient into surrendering their private information, and ultimately steal your identity.

It is not as easy as you think to spot an email phishing for information. At first glance, the email may look like it is from a legitimate company. The “From” field of the e-mail may have the .com address of the company mentioned in the e-mail. The clickable link even appears to take you to the company’s website, when in fact, it is a fake website built to replicate the legitimate site.

Many of these people are professional criminals. They have spent a lot of time in creating emails that look authentic. Users need to review all emails requesting personal information carefully. When reviewing your email remember that the “From Field” can be easily changed by the sender. While it may look like it is coming from a .com you do business with, looks can be deceiving. Also keep in mind that the phisher will go all out in trying to make their email look as legitimate as possible. They will even copy logos or images from the official site to use in their emails. Finally, they like to include a clickable link that the recipient can follow to conveniently update their information.

A great way to check the legitimacy of the link is to point at the link with your mouse. Then, look in the bottom left hand screen of your computer. The actual website address to which you are being directed will show up for you to view. It is a very quick and easy way to check if you are being directed to a legitimate site.

Finally, follow the golden rule. Never, ever, click the links within the text of the e-mail, and always delete the e-mail immediately. Once you have deleted the e-mail, empty the trash box in your e-mail accounts as well. If you are truly concerned that you are missing an important notice regarding one of your accounts, then type the full URL address of the website into your browser. At least then you can be confident that you are, in fact, being directed to the true and legitimate website.

Filed Under: Tech Support Blog Tagged With: anti phishing, e-mail fraud, email, identity theft, phishing, phishing scams, spam

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