Top IT Security Problems For Businesses
With the hundreds and thousands of internet sites on the web, it is inevitable there will be an element trying to rip everyone off and steal people’s information. All companies from the smallest start-up companies to the huge multinational organisations need an effective cybersecurity strategy in place to protect themselves and every visitor to their site(s). Using Managed IT Services on the Gold Coast is one of your best bets to ensure you are protected at all times. The security threats from cybersecurity issues are becoming more sophisticated as the world becomes more digitised with more frequent and severe attracts to be expected. If you do not take steps to protect yourself then sooner or later you will become a victim. INCREASED AUTOMATION Internet marketing is rapidly growing and its positive effect has benefited both businesses and consumers, but with increased automation and connectivity, lighting speed and virtually instant responses that exchange vast amounts of information over multiple systems all businesses need to ensure they are not being exposed to risks of theft and extortion. Because of the sophisticated software unscrupulous operators could use against the average internet sites it’s critical you are able to track, block and control all information that enters or leaves your site. Many small operators will not be able to keep up with internet criminals as they do not have enough know-how or software. By using an IT Solution company on the Gold Coast you are placing a barrier between yourself and possible cyber attracts, protecting your finances and business information as well as your customer’s interests. This ensures your system is being continually-audited so you are safe from any issues or potential threats. The widespread deployment and installation of sensors and devices mean it could be relatively easy to take over control of organisations, without their permission or knowledge unless they take the necessary steps to prevent this. POINT OF SALES CAN BE VENERABLE Although the point of sales system is now very secure in many ways, they are no longer isolated systems and are continually being exposed to the internet. Even cloud-based solutions are venerable especially when people use mobile devices such as smartphones tablets and laptops while traveling. Up until now, many small businesses have been concentrating on systems that focus on convenience and customer-friendly features. These are very important, but cybersecurity consultation is now becoming equally important. This makes using Managed IT Services on the Gold Coast a very attractive and cost-effective alternative to trying to do it yourself or use in-house solutions. SOFTWARE ANTIVIRUS AND MALWARE SOLUTIONS ARE LOSING PUBLIC TRUST Downloadable software-based antimalware and antivirus systems are no longer an effective security system by themselves as it is possible that attackers are able to exploit these types of security apps directly to disrupt and steal from businesses as well as access private information. They can infect one system and then reproduce quickly to spread to all vulnerable systems very quickly. Any sized business can benefit from professional cybersecurity that your local IT Solution Company on the Gold Coast can provide while helping you with any of their other cost-effective solutions to ensure you are getting the best from your internet marketing business.
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5 Benefits Of Cloud Computing For Small Businesses
Using “cloud computing” for small businesses is a great and simple solution for many of the accounting problems that faced owners when they first started computerising their bookkeeping. With the old style of manually writing all financial documents in ledgers and notebooks, accounts were kept in a solid form and relatively safe. Modern solutions from Managed IT Services on the Gold Coast make your accounts and sensitive business information 100% safe from loss. It can’t be stolen, destroyed in a fire or other natural disaster as could happen with paper-based accounts or anything stored on a computer, disks, USB, memory cards or sticks. Just because almost every business is now doing it is not a good reason to follow, but by talking with IT Solution specialists on the Gold Coast you can get a good idea what it could do for your business. The following are five benefits of cloud computing for your business 1. SCALING INFRASTRUCTURE Using cloud-based infrastructure is inexpensive, cost-efficient and demand-responsive. It removes the problem of the inherent unpredictability of servers when overloaded. If your customers are cut off in the middle of accessing your data due to overloading you are most likely to lose business. With scalable cloud-based infrastructure, fail-proof systems can kick in and you’ll not lose contact during critical business moments. The beauty is you only pay for what you use so this is a very economical solution; you no longer have to pay for a massive server space you rarely use. 2. CLOUD-BASED OFFICE SYSTEMS The need to email documents is long over, a collaborative work environment on cloud-based office systems mean multiple users can work simultaneously on the same set of documents. This saves time and misunderstanding as everything is in real-time. This also has the effect of reducing the workload on IT professionals so they can work on data analysis and helping to further reduce costs while targeting your optimum audience REMOTE WORKSPACE By using a cloud-based office system, both you and your whole business is no longer location dependent. This allows for flexibility in your company while reducing costs by eliminating the need for physical office space. You are also able to have a more inclusive workforce where childcare and disability are no longer a hindrance 4. BIG DATA ANALYTICS Finding out who your customers are, what they want, like and search for, are vital. IT Solutions on the Gold Coast can help you cater to their needs with cloud computing. This gives you all the necessary data collection and processing power to make better business decisions at the right times as you adjust to your customers changing needs. This can all be done on the “cloud” with faster internet speeds than possible using land-based office equipment. 5. BACKUP AND RECOVERY Having a cloud-based storage system means you have protection against security breaches and instant backup of all records as needed. Using cloud-based Managed IT Services on the Gold Coast can help free up not only your time and cash flow, but it is also a great way to increase your workforce without the huge capital outlay needed for office space as a cloud-based office is not location dependent.
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How Managed IT Services Can Help Healthcare Industry
Having their healthcare business completely computerized appeals to many healthcare professionals with the biggest hurdle in doing this to make digital transformations successful, is to find the right personnel with the necessary training and experience that’s required. This is why experienced Managed IT Services on the Gold Coast who use and operate the latest hardware and software apps, have the relevant industry knowledge and experience are in such high demand. People looking to capitalize on the advantages of the digital revolution in health care should be aware of all the benefits of having an IT Solution on the Gold Coast. It can help you to solve many problems facing their business, including the difficulty in staffing IT positions because of the technical experience needed. It is also the best way to control business cost, high salaries, security issues, compatibility issues, ease of use and availability as well as locating supplies and more. Migrating to the cloud and managed IT operations provides your business with a high level of information security using tools that would have to be acquired at nearly prohibitive costs if you wanted to do it in-house. Hospital management teams now recognize that it is just not cost-effective to maintain their own in-house IT and information-security departments. Once you look into managed IT operations you will discover the many other advantages and innovations that go hand in hand with it. SO JUST WHAT CAN MANAGED IT SERVICES ON THE GOLD COAST PROVIDE A health provider that uses a total IT solution can spend their energy and resources on serving clinicians and streamlining their health services to improve patient care and their businesses overall bottom line. The Services’ most health care professionals need assistance with are nonclinical such as: • Data Security• Service Desk and Clinical Information Support• Incident Management and Reporting• Problem Management and Resolution• Change and Release Management• Benchmarks• Patient Cost Management• Request and Referral Management• Configuration Management Database• Asset Management• Service Catalog and Stocktaking• Knowledge Management• Survey and Assessment• Service Level Management There are some applications that can be acquired or purchased relatively cheaply to do some of these things in-house but to have a proper, efficient and easily managed IT Solution on the Gold Coast it pays to find a technical resource outside. An experienced IT Managed Service agency will provide the ITSM tool as part of their solution. This means you have the advantage of the latest high tech apps and the most modern operating facilities with complete servers, networking, storage and security features that basically eliminates the need for a large capital investment along with replacement provisions and depreciation schedules. It not only helps with your accounting but reduces your salary and wage bill as well as freeing up valuable space. Your management expenses become much easier to calculate as it can all be done on a service contract basis with a fixed payment schedule, eliminating the surprise of having to fund new soft and hardware. Today’s Healthcare providers need to be super organised and efficient to ensure that they can provide a cost-effective and affordable service to their patients and the best way to achieve this is by having a managed IT Service Provider on the Gold Coast working to look after their interests.
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Have You Backed Up Your Data?
In today’s world, backing up your computer is extremely important and while many people do back up files to their computers hard drive, this is ineffective if you have a complete computer breakdown. Your best option is backing up to an external hard drive to protect your files. This device should be stored separately from your computer and keep in mind it is still at risk of damage, theft or loss. It is also important you are regularly backing up to the device to ensure all backups are up to date and all your recent work has been saved. While we often mean to do this it can be forgotten, leaving your work unprotected. Another option that is also safe and very effective for securing files is an online cloud service. This means files stored online are safe from damage on your computer in the event you run into a problem, and you will still have remote access to your information from any computer with internet access. This will allow you to restore files quickly and easily to your computer from a secure online server. Most cloud services offer some level of backup almost as a consequence of the intended function. Files that are uploaded to the cloud are also safe from disk failure as you have copies stored in the cloud. You want an online back up that will back up all of your computer’s files and not just ones in a synced folder structure. You want to back up anything you would regret losing. To avoid confusion cloud-based storage refers to storing your files on a providers server rather than your computers hard drive. There is not an actual cloud, it refers to the ability to access your files through the internet. Your data is encrypted while on the servers for protection. You can access your files through an app or software you can install on your computer. If you temporarily lose internet connection the service just pauses until the connection is restored.
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Effectiveness Of IT System | Managed Services Gold Coast | Netlogyx IT
Ransomware, poorly functioning servers, outdated software – just a few of the factors that can be slowing down your business and creating unnecessary stress for your employees trying to complete their work with a computer that won’t co-operate. Effectively managing your IT systems, you rely on every day to run your business is a big job that only becomes more involved as your business grows which is why you may want to think about getting a professional to assist in setting up and maintain effective IT systems within your business. This doesn’t mean you need to completely change what you are currently doing if the systems you have in place work well overall a few tweaks may be all that is required provided it’s flexible and can adapt to growth within your business. However, if you are experiencing poor productivity due to poor/slow computer systems you want to investigate. Is it slow Internet connectivity, outdated systems that constantly crash or a combination of these IT-related issues that waste work hours and are costing you money you need to make some changes. Leaving these issues unresolved will impact your business growth. Poor IT planning is a direct result of a poor understanding of your businesses requirements. While you can’t avoid some IT related expenses you can minimize them by accurately estimating and effectively managed by a skilled professional. Does IT support focus on ad hoc issue resolution, instead of preventive maintenance? Each time a problem blows up, you have no other choice but to get outside help to fix the problem. This is costly and can cause budget blowouts. Implementing an IT management service will prevent such blow-outs and as it is generally a monthly fee you can forward plan and budget far easier knowing how much you are up for. Hiring an IT team is just one part of the equation. If you don’t stay on top of training keep track of new innovations and how to use them, you won’t be staying on top of new developments you can implement to improve your business or similarly you may not be aware of new security threats and bugs and how they can be prevented from impacting your business.
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DaaS – Changing The Way You Do Business
Some desktop environments require a lot of resources which can cost a business time and money including, installations OS and software updates, configurations, troubleshooting and dealing with end-of-life hardware issues. There is now another way that challenges the on-site computer power without compromising accessibility, scalability or usability. Desktop as a Service, or DaaS, are cloud desktop systems that offer the power of a physical computer without the hassle associated with its maintenance. DaaS platforms from NetLogyx Technology Specialists are cloud-based, which means that they are always on and accessible from any device that is capable of accessing the internet. Implementing DaaS alters your IT infrastructure in a powerful way. Cloud-based accessibility and management means that maintenance, support and technical configurations are entirely out of your hands — Netlogyx administrates and manage your entire infrastructure, consequently giving you the time you need to run your business. A great benefit that sets DaaS apart from other solutions is its flexibility. Cloud desktops delivered through Desktop as a Service can be created immediately, without the need for costly hardware provisioning and configuration. The quick deployment ability of a cloud-based system means that user roles can be matched to environment requirements, such as Operating System and task-specific applications. Using the data centre infrastructure via the cloud essentially puts you in the driver’s seat in terms of scalability options. Virtualisation options can be easily configured, enabling you to expand or contract your infrastructure requirements based on business need. The rapid deployment of resources, coupled with a flexible pricing structure, essentially empowers you to easily align IT requirements with capital outlays. In short, Desktop as a Service puts you in charge of your budget from day one. For more information on DasS visit Netlogyx site here or contact or visit Netlogyx today.
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Cleaning Your Computer For The New Year
The New Year means new resolutions both personally and for your business. This year why not start with a clean slate and clean out your computer too, it deserves a routine cleaning to ensure your information is protected and things are running in tip-top shape. Below are 5 things to do to clean your computer this year: DELETE UNNECESSARY DATA If your computer is a few years old then it is going to have hundreds, if not thousands, of files and documents. Cleaning your computer is the most time-consuming task, but once you have deleted all the unnecessary data you can start to organise your remaining files in a system that is easy to understand and prevent accumulation clutter in the future. You are wanting to delete any copies of files, old apps, outdated documents, or things you no longer use to start this process. CLEAN YOUR BROWSER After sorting through your files, check your internet browser for extensions (or add ons) and remove any you no longer use. Deleting old or unused browser extensions can significantly improve speed and load-time. Also for the beginning of a new year, clear your browser data to remove cookies and history for an even faster experience. PERFORM A MALWARE SCAN If you don’t have malware software already – 2019 is the year to get it. There are lots of malware software services available to help ensure your computer is safe but do your research and pick a program that you’ll regularly use to scan your PC for harmful viruses. If there is too many to choose from and you just don’t know where to start contact Netlogyx to help find one that will work for you. UTILIZE AN EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE While cleaning your computer involves lots of purging of excess data, you’ll likely find some files you can’t part with. This may be family photos, financial records, or other valuable information so it’s best to invest in an external hard drive. Storing these keepsakes elsewhere will not only free up computer space, but it will also protect them from potential viruses and computer failures. SANITIZE YOUR COMPUTER Once you’ve tackled the inner-workings of your PC, you can now focus on your computer’s outside cleanliness. In today’s world, our computers are heavily used and rarely receive the cleaning they need. To eliminate germs, gently sanitize the keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Follow these steps to start your new year with a clean slate. The best way to avoid problems in the future is to be proactive and prepared. If you have any problems contact Netlogyx for IT support, repairs management Services for your business.
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Why Cloud Computing Is Perfect For Small Businesses!
Why use cloud computing? Cloud computing you access to your business data and applications from any location on multiple devices at a reasonable price. The cloud gives small businesses access to technology that may have previously been out of their reach allowing them to compete with both other small businesses as well as larger ones. Many traditional desktop applications are disappearing, e.g., many accounting software vendors no longer offer desktop software – they chose to move their products to the cloud and offer cheaper, online subscription-based services that are perfect for small businesses. WHY CLOUD COMPUTING CAN SAVE YOU MONEY • You don’t have to pay for someone to do tasks such as install and update software, install and manage email servers and/or file servers, run backups – the cool part of cloud computing is that all the responsibility of maintaining the service or application is the responsibility of the cloud vendor, not yours. • No need to purchase software. Besides the benefit of not having to buy software programs and install them on your own servers/computers, using cloud applications will save you money. • You may be able to consolidate your separate application needs into one cloud service. For example, Google Business Apps includes email, a calendar scheduling application, Google Docs for creating documents and presentations as well as online file storage. Microsoft has also added cloud services with Office 365. It can be purchased by annual subscription and includes online video conferencing, Skype and instant messaging connectivity. • Reduce your system hardware. File storage, data backups and software all take up a lot of space on your servers/computers. Cloud computing, uses someone else’s servers to store all the data instead, freeing up your in-house computer equipment for other purposes or you may no longer require it. • A cloud computing application will make integration easier. Because most cloud computing applications include an Application Programming Interface (API) you should be able to find “compatible” applications rather than having to pay to have the applications you want to be integrated customized for you. Cloud computing applications are regularly updated, so you don’t have to waste time and money doing it – and it has the benefit of always having access to an application’s latest features and functions.
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Does Your Business Need A Digital Upgrade?
Before you start making major changes you need to assess and evaluate your business goals and objectives. When you have narrowed down the areas you need to apply digital systems and how you want them to function it will make the application and changeover a smoother process. The importance of using an experienced professional can’t be stressed enough. It will ensure your transformation is a smooth one. They will sit down and discuss your goals and tailor a plan based on your needs. They need to be able to assess your business and engage technology that can fulfill those business goals and expectations. As every business is different, their digital requirements will vary depending on the industry, size of business and what they want to achieve. What is essential for one company won’t be relevant to another and vice versa, which is why you need to continue to implement new technologies. Once you have begun to implement the use of your chosen digital tools and services, you’ll start to see your business is able to run more efficiently, saving you both money, time and resources. By failing to adapt to the changing tech landscape, you are seriously undermining your potential to thrive.
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Why Is Backing Up Your Data So Important?
Keeping duplicate copies of your most important information saved and stored in a remote location is a safeguard in case anything goes badly wrong with your computer. Backing up files actually doesn’t take up a lot of time and in the event, something does go wrong it will save you a lot of headaches down the track… e.g. Computer crashes – Never a good time to have a computer crash and the likelihood you will lose data is high. Computer virus – malicious viruses can corrupt files and disable your computer system. Your hard drive fails – hard drives have a limited lifespan and can fail suddenly and without warning. When this occurs, there is the risk of losing months or even years of irreplaceable files and if it happens close to a deadline the timing can be a total nightmare! Physical computer damage – Files of laptop users are at a higher risk. While laptops have the advantage of being light and portable it comes at the price of reduced durability. Laptops are quite sensitive and are easily damaged when dropped or if food/drinks get spilt on them. Theft – computers are an easy target for thieves and cannot always be kept secure whilst traveling. It’s quite simple, if you value what’s on your computer the smart thing to do is take steps to protect your information. You can always re-do work but precious files like family and travel photos are irreplaceable. Most users regularly back up their files to their computer hard drive, but in the event of a total computer breakdown, this will not protect your information and files. The best option is to save the data to a separate location like an external hard drive or a large-capacity pen drive to best protect your files. Keep in mind this method is only as secure as the device you’re backing up to. When saving your files on physical devices, the backup device needs to be kept in a different location than your computer and is also at risk of damage or loss. It’s important to copy your files often to ensure backups are up to date and all recent work is protected. Despite your best intentions, you may forget to copy your files as often as you should, leaving a large amount of recent work unprotected. Another safe and effective method of securing files is an online backup. Files stored online are safe from damage your computer, and if something goes wrong with your machine you will still have remote access to your information from any computer with internet access. This means files can be quickly and easily restored to your computer from a secure online server. For more information on how to keep your data safe contact Netlogyx at 07 5520 1211
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