December 6th, 2011 by Michael Giuffrida
After an overwhelming response and more questions about our series on Cloud Computing, we decided to wrap it all together and add some extra content in this free eBook. This eBook contains all of the great information that was in the individual posts in the series but valuable, additional content has been added by our [...]
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Tags: being more productive, business success tips, cloud, cloud computing, cloud infrastructure, generating operational efficiencies, Network review, small business concerns, technology resource for small business
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October 25th, 2011 by Tracy Fox
ForeSite sees many small businesses (and even medium-sized businesses) not taking the time to plan their IT growth. Using “Band-Aids” for common IT issues (without realizing the ramifications to the network) is common practice. And it’s negatively affecting the bottom line.
We’ve identified three common IT issues you can look at to see if you can improve your bottom line.
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Tags: backup, bottom line, business success tips, generate business from website, generating operational efficiencies, google analytics, growth, IT issues, microsoft office, resource time management, small business concerns, storage, technology resource for small business
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October 5th, 2011 by Thomas Clifford
If you missed parts one, two and three in our series, you can find them here:
Business Cloud Computing PT 1: A Quick Introduction
Business Cloud Computing PT 2: 3 Problems the Cloud Solves
Business Cloud Computing PT 3: 3 Myths (and Truths)
Cloud computing solves many key challenges facing businesses.
But that doesn’t mean businesses should rush and jump [...]
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Tags: application provider, business, business standards, cloud, cloud computing, clouds, computing, data center, data privacy, service provider, uptime, web hosting
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September 28th, 2011 by Thomas Clifford
If you missed parts one and two in our series, you can find them here:
Business Cloud Computing PT 1: A Quick Introduction
Business Cloud Computing PT 2: 3 Problems the Cloud Solves
When it comes to cloud computing for business, there are a few big myths floating around that need to be cleared up.
In this article, we’ll [...]
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Tags: applications, business, cloud, cloud computing, cloud infrastructure, cloud storage, cloud testing, clouds, computing, data, instant access, mainframe computer, myth, rackspace cloud, terminal server, web 2.0, web hosting
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September 20th, 2011 by Thomas Clifford
In part one of our cloud computing series, Business Cloud Computing PT 1: A Quick Introduction, we talked about three types of businesses ripe for cloud computing, the benefits of cloud computing and two main drawbacks of cloud computing.
Now, in part two, we’ll look at three classic problems the cloud solves for many businesses.
Three business [...]
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Tags: business, business climate, business problems, cloud computing, cloud infrastructure, computing, concurrent computing, costing, foresite, web 2.0
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September 13th, 2011 by William Reyor
1) Allowing remote desktop from the Internet
When we perform network vulnerability assessments, one of the most glaring security vulnerabilities we see is open remote desktop access to workstations and servers. This vulnerability makes it possible for a prospective attacker to connect directly to servers and workstations and attempt to log in.
You may think that your [...]
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Tags: blacklist, firewall configuration, malware, morto worm, network hacking, passsword policy, remote desktop, unsecured wireless
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September 6th, 2011 by Thomas Clifford
Believe it or not, cloud computing for businesses is not a new invention.
The cloud is simply the Internet. Thus, the cloud has been here since the Internet started becoming popular in the early 1990s.
The cloud allows you to use applications and store data without having physical hardware and software in your office; someone else handles [...]
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Tags: cloud, cloud computing, computing, data, growing business, physical hardware, server hosting
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August 30th, 2011 by Tracy Fox
Irene came and went, and overall CT and MA fared better than expected. But how did your organization feel when the possibility of a natural disaster forced a test of what you did or didn’t have in place for protecting your network and critical data?
There are some basic best practices that you should consider BEFORE the next “disaster” strikes, be it weather, fire, theft, or the most common – hardware failure.
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June 16th, 2011 by Michael Giuffrida
Perhaps that’s what advertisers and software developers want. Augmented Reality (AR) is quickly becoming the hottest trend in marketing to users of smartphones. Ever wonder how that new dress would look on you before you trek out to the store? Ever wonder what that new couch will look like in your living room before you [...]
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June 14th, 2011 by Tom Allen
The Android platform of phones is becoming increasingly more popular and is making its way into business and enterprise environments. For that reason, ForeSite Technologies would like to strongly recommend that its customers who are using or plan to use Android phones, first install antivirus applications onto their phones as there is currently a plethora [...]
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