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Mobile device management (MDM) is a type of security software that can be used to monitor, manage, and secure mobile devices used by employees by an IT department. The devices can be deployed across multiple internet service providers and operating systems while being used within the organization on a daily basis. MDM solutions are found in the form of mobile device management software, which is typically combined with additional security tools to provide a more…

Well, maybe not a government ban, but a strategic ban by businesses themselves to increase data safety and cybersecurity across the board. Modern communications and IT solutions for business are much safer when it comes to protecting data. In fact, many governments and industry entities now consider fax technology to be outdated and are currently investing in new methods to provide better communications. A majority of industry experts claim that fax machines are a risk…

Small businesses often start at home. Building a company out of your home office can be very rewarding, personally and financially. However, as your business grows, it is time to move away from consumer grade products, such as computers and networking equipment. In short, buying your business computers off the shelf at the local computer store in Boston is a bad idea. There really is a big difference between the equipment that is sold to…

Studies show that cybersecurity threats are on the rise in 2018 and they are only expected to get worse in the new year. Some of the most widely used cyber attack risks in Boston and the surrounding area include exploit kits, ransomware, banking trojans, and cryptominers. The threats are real for both consumers and business-based accounts across millions of machines nationwide. Through monitoring management services, American businesses detected over 50 percent more threats in the…

A recent report revealed that over 90 percent of tech leaders claim that hybrid cloud infrastructure is the “ideal IT model,” however the same report also showed that only 18 percent of those surveyed are actually using hybrid cloud computing today. The primary benefits that were noted regarding hybrid solutions versus other cloud computing services include interoperability between cloud types, the ability to move applications back and forth between clouds, outranking cost, and security. All…

A recent study revealed that nearly 75 percent of employees don’t have the knowledge or understanding necessary to prevent even the most basic cybersecurity incidents. It is estimated that businesses in the United States are losing billions of dollars each year due to employee cybersecurity risks. The more you can do to train your staff to prevent cyber incidents and offer support through services available with Greater Boston managed service providers, the less likely you…

The latest technology trends show edge computing and micro data centers are beginning to replace “old-fashioned” server rooms nationwide. However, learning how to effectively manage these systems needs to be a top priority to improve IT performance for businesses. Industry experts believe that this is an excellent opportunity to move to a cloud-architecture and utilize 5G and artificial intelligence to make it more manageable. There are still many challenges that must be worked out for…

The term SIEM stands for Security Information and Event Management. SIEM is an approach to security management for businesses that combines SIM (Security Information Management) and SEM (Security Event Management) to create a more comprehensive system for security management. The basic goal of any SIEM system is to determine the best course of action based on relevant system data and the identification of any deviations or issues that might indicate a security risk. The SIEM…

One of the biggest challenges in business today is finding a way to store and protect collaborative work and other documents so that it can be accessed by trusted coworkers or multiple devices with ease. Synivate offers a wide range of professional and innovative technology solutions to our clients with regard to online storage space. Content management and collaboration can be easily achieved through the use of Microsoft OneDrive for Business when used for file…