Six Smart Reasons to Outsource Cybersecurity

No company, no matter the size or industry, is immune to cyber attacks. But for small- and medium-sized businesses, the risk is compounded. These smaller companies typically have fewer resources and in-house cybersecurity expertise than large enterprises — and consequently, become easy targets for attackers. A recent report indicates that 65 percent of all cyber […]
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Recipe for Disaster: Dated Security vs DDoS

The Internet of Things (IoT) is full of promise. It’s also full of danger. Small, network-capable devices, individually harmless-looking, have grown into a huge security threat. They were a large part of the reason the Internet went bad on October 21. They’ve escalated a familiar type of attack into one of the biggest dangers on […]
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How Charlotte is becoming a Smart City (Free Event)

Smart Cities are data driven, using communication networks, sensor technology, simulation, and human input/interaction to make better decisions about services and infrastructure. Areas where smart cities can utilize data to improve performance include power, water, wastewater, sanitation, traffic, maps and directions, local information, and emergency response plans.   Successful outcomes of making a city smart […]
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Why Your Last-Generation Firewall Can’t Keep Pace With This-Generation Threats

The Internet of Things connects everything from pacemakers to ceiling fans. While the IoT—and other trends like BYOD — offers new, exciting opportunities for businesses and consumers, it also opens up new portals for cyber attacks. It goes without saying then, that this new generation of threats can’t be countered with last generation security technology. […]
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Unified Communications: Google Hangouts vs. Skype for Business

As presented in previous articles, Skype for Business is a rebranded version of Lync, Microsoft’s business communication tool. It was launched in mid 2015 by Microsoft, and is full of enterprise Unified Communication features, with great tools for company collaboration. But Skype for Business is by no means perfect (although Microsoft is always making changes to enhance the product and correct […]
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