Encryption at rest can protect your data, even if someone steals it. Data security comes in many forms. In order to keep your business safe from a security breach, you need to protect your data from destruction, spying, and outright theft. Protecting yourself requires different lines of defense, and at the forefront of these is […]
Author Archives: Brightline IT
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Nov
Nov
Your network is slow. Do you upgrade your bandwidth, or troubleshoot other solutions? As more businesses move toward distributed offices and a greater dependency on the cloud, their ability to efficiently access and transfer large amounts of data becomes ever paramount. This is true not just for businesses that have large files to share, but […]
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Nov
Nov
How the Internet of Things adds an extra layer of risk assessment for businesses. Technology experts estimate that by Internet-enabled devices, soon to surpass smartphones, will number over thirty-billion objects by 2020. This Internet of Things (IoT), which includes objects such as thermostats, production sensors, and kitchen appliances, provides one of the top opportunities for […]
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Nov
Nov
Which tasks can benefit the most from IT automation, and which are unsuitable? You may have heard of IT automation as one of the top ways for businesses to improve their bottom line. Implemented correctly, IT automation can boost the productivity of your IT department, reduce downtime, and create a safer, less error-prone IT environment. […]
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Oct
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Ransomware attacks are on the rise. Here’s how your business can detect and prevent them. 2017 has seen an increase in prominent ransomware attacks, and experts warn that they are likely to grow more common. So far, 2017 has seen two significant ransomware attacks: WannaCry, which began in May, and NotPetya, which followed a couple […]
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Oct
Oct
RFID technology is not for every business, but it could be right for yours. You’ve probably used Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags numerous times already. They’re embedded into passports, E-ZPass toll collection tags, and reusable public transport cards such as the Oyster card in London or the Ventra cards in Chicago. Many large businesses have also […]
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Oct
Oct
What are the benefits of a paper free office, and how can IT get you there? Have you ever been frustrated by the amount of paper your office produces? From memos to meeting notes, administration documents, and mail, paper piles up fast. And with each new document to land on your desk comes several small […]
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What you need to know to keep track of your software licenses. Software is an integral part of most businesses. There are common software licenses for programs most of use daily—such as the Microsoft Offices suite—as well as licenses for job-specific services. These might include accounting software, graphic design programs, or various metrics reporting tools. […]
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Sep
Sep
Cloud technology can make your business more efficient. Here’s how. Have you even gotten home and realized you can’t finish a project because one of the files you need is on a work computer? Or have you ever lost valuable data because you forgot to run a routine backup? Or maybe you have a tedious […]
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How can you protect your data and IT resources in case of an emergency? Each year, companies invest billions of dollars into their IT systems. These include their networks, the hardware and software on which they run, and the processes they use to manage everything. Protecting this investment should be a top priority for your […]