https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/rss en-us Google is adding to its cloud storage portfolio with the debut of a network attached storage (NAS) service. Google Cloud Filestore is managed file storage for applications that require a file system interface and shared file system for data. It lets users... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5212 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 05:44:22 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5212-google-cloud-storage-gets-a-boost-with-managed-nas-service Being able to rapidly see the success that cloud computing has on one's business is partly responsible for the paradigm shift taking place today. A Forbes survey reported that 74% of tech CFOs said cloud computing would have the most pronounced impact on their businesses in 2017. Since 2009... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/4740 Mon, 20 Nov 2017 08:55:43 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/4740-what-to-expect-from-the-cloud-phenomenon-in-2018 Suffering a data breach can be catastrophic for a company - and the people who work there. The realization that security controls have failed and the focus will now be on investigating and remediating the situation is never pleasant, but unfortunately it's becoming all too common as threats magnify. Even more disconcerting is... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/4702 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:42:14 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/4702-5-ways-to-build-your-company-s-defense-against-a-data-breach-before-it-happens "Active shooter" attacks continue to grab headlines and create anxiety for us all. Recent tragedies include a hospital attack in New York, multiple killings at a UPS facility in San Francisco, and slayings at an Orlando factory and an Ohio nursing home. "It will never happen here," is not a strategy. Usually, it's NOT terrorism. In fact,... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/4606 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 10:24:46 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/4606-active-shooter-workplace-preparedness-planning "The issue of security and privacy is the defining issue of our age," said Art Coviello, former executive chairman of leading digital security firm RSA, adding, in ominous tones. "Whether we can solve it or not will determine if we are masters of the digital [era] or are its victims." For every great advance of human society,... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/4509 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 07:46:49 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/4509-privacy-is-not-an-option-for-surviving-in-the-digital-age As IT organizations become more strategic, so too do their partnerships with IT outsourcing providers. Digital transformation, automation, and the data revolution are not just shaking up how IT operates, they are greatly impacting the kind - and quality - of services under contract with IT outsourcing firms. Here is a look at the... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/4411 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 12:49:49 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/4411-7-hot-it-outsourcing-trends-and-7-going-cold With an ever-expanding mobile workforce, infosec teams are increasingly tasked with extending cybersecurity safeguards beyond the physical and virtual walls of their organizations. With endpoints not only increasing but on the move, the challenge is real. In addition to implementing the appropriate technical defenses,... [Slideshow] http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3717 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:12:41 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3717-10-ways-to-make-sure-your-remote-workers-are-being-safe The debate over encryption and government access to secured communications dates decades back. But for many Americans, it grabbed their attention in the early months of this year, in the aftermath of the Dec. 2, 2015, mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif. It was a saga that unraveled over weeks. Looking for leads on the terrorist's iPhone,... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3716 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:06:35 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3716-a-year-after-san-bernardino-and-apple-fbi-where-are-we-on-encryption Technology is always improving. Since the beginning of modern civilization, people have been improving existing concepts and developing new and better ways of accomplishing the same tasks. This progression of technology is great, but it can be a bit scary for businesses that don't have... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3581 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 07:50:41 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3581-staying-technologically-relevant-has-suddenly-become-a-full-time-responsibility Protecting Against Acts of Hardware: Ensuring Recovery Succeeds When Hardware Fails. Join backup expert, and founder of Techvangelism, Nick Cavalancia, as he looks at: 1. Acts of Hardware: The reality of hardware failures today 2. Methods of Recovery: What recovery are available, and much more... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3481 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:26:23 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3481-if-you-don-t-act-hardware-will The Payroll Department creates thousands of records each year. Unfortunately, there are many agencies and a multitude of rules, regulations, and paperwork requirements to comply with. And to make matters worse, different agencies have different requirements for different records - and employers must not only comply with all of them, but... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3455 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 10:29:52 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3455-payroll-records-what-to-keep-what-to-toss It's a great time to add new IT skills to your arsenal. To help you focus your attention in the right places, here are 10 in-demand tech skills that IT pros should master, according to research from Dice.com... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3266 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:09:33 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3266-10-fastest-growing-tech-skills