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Many businesses in the New England area rely on VoIP phone systems to reduce costs for this vital and fundamental service. Voice over IP (VoIP) has been around for a long time, and it has come a long way. Early examples back in the 1990s, had issues with packet loss, dropped calls, and other frustrations.…

While much work must still be done before 5G becomes a reality, there are lots of things to look forward to in the world of business that will come with its launch. Industry experts anticipate 5G to arrive around 2020, but no one knows for sure. The speed, the opportunity, the enterprise growth that will…

Beginning May 2018, what is being dubbed as the “greatest change to European data security in 20 years” will be enacted. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a game-changer for businesses based in the European Union and all around the globe. While most EU-based companies should have already been well on their way to…

Companies that are looking for an excellent alternative to high-cost WiFi solutions should consider the UniFi® AP from Ubiquiti Networks®. Not only does it feature a very straight-forward Plug & Play installation, but it is also very intuitive, and just might be able to reduce dedicated IT personnel resources for your busy office. This innovative…

It is important to understand that some cyber attacks are even more sophisticated than a software-based vulnerability virus. Social engineering attacks involve an actual con game that is used to gain access to valuable company data. When done correctly, this type of attack can even allow the attacker to gain access to entire computer networks.…

Anti-Virus monitoring in Boston is a serious business. It is important to find IT solutions for business that work to protect your network and fit within your budget. The best Boston security solutions will mean absolutely nothing if you cannot afford them and don’t continue to update and use them. Synivate provides a broad range…

There’s an adage which says, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It applies perfectly to network security and the actions take by companies to protect sensitive data. It seems as though there is always some new threat waiting to take advantage of vulnerabilities and issues in our computers. The cyber world…

If you’ve been paying attention in technology news, you might have heard about Spectre and Meltdown. These are the names given to variations discovered on a vulnerability that is affecting nearly every single computer chip that has been manufactured worldwide in the past 20 years. The potential dangers that come from these processor vulnerabilities are…

Without realizing it, many businesses and individuals are using open source software on a daily basis. The brands associated with open source software and even open source operating systems have become well-known in the business world. In fact, they are now simply seen as alternative options to commercial software and systems. If your employees use…