Have you ever spent time at a baseball game? One moment you could be eating a hot dog and enjoying the game; the next, you may be icing a black eye from a stray foul ball. If only you had a warning well in advance to duck — you’d avoid weeks of bruising and pain.
Trends come and go, but one thing remains true — communication is key. The expression may be overplayed, but the sentiment stands the test of time. Successful business communication is three things: efficient, cost-effective and secure. First, your company needs to be able to share large amounts of data between team members and know that
You can do many things to help your business, but one of the most important is establishing a strong and dependable disaster recovery plan. Unfortunately, 43% of businesses without a business continuity plan will go out of business in the wake of a significant data loss. Are you willing to take those odds? Hopefully, you never need
We all have nightmare scenarios that haunt our thoughts at night. It may be finding a nest of rabid raccoons in your closet or accidentally showing up to the office without pants. But, for many business owners, it’s logging into your computer only to realize that all your most important data is lost or held
Did you know that 94% of companies are leveraging the many benefits of cloud computing? That means that 94% of businesses can benefit from avoiding common cloud computing mistakes. Over the years, cloud computing has revolutionized how companies organize, store and access their data. As a result, cloud computing systems have become a cornerstone tool for businesses of all
Is your company compliant? There are a lot of essential questions companies need to ask about regulatory compliance. These questions are the first step toward confirming that your clients, patients, partners and stakeholders have the safest, most secure and equitable experience working with your business. Every industry has its own regulatory policy regarding data protection
Your employees are the lifeblood of your company. From customer service to operations management to marketing, everyone has their specific role in helping your company offer your customers the best goods and services. But everyone needs access to company data to get their job done, which can risk your data security. Do your employees know
From geopolitics to advancing technology, there are several reasons why 2022 is a crucial time to tighten up your cybersecurity plan. Cyberattacks in 2022 are so much more than obviously suspicious phishing email scams, and your team needs to be privy to all of the threats that may come across their devices. Here are some
One good phone call can land a new client, cement an agreement or forge a new relationship. So why would you put the value of clear and dependable communication on the back burner? Analog phones just won’t cut it for many companies across the globe, and more and more companies are making the transition to
We speak a lot on the topic of malicious hackers. But what about ethical hackers? Ethical hackers are the white hat vigilantes that dedicate their careers to hacking companies and making the world better because of it. By allowing ethical hackers to take their best shot at cracking into a business’s data, companies can avoid
As one of the most common cyberattack methods, malware, in all of its forms, has caused lasting damage to millions of victims across the globe. One of the best ways to minimize the risk of a malware attack is to recognize it for what it is before you interact with it. Here are the different
The expression “knowledge is power” is usually used to convince a student to study or entice a friend to pay attention to current events. But what if we use it to describe something negative? When someone else gains access to your sensitive data, they have power over you. That is the very possible outcome of
The pandemic brought a lot of “firsts” to business owners across the world. One of the most impactful was the intense need for fully-virtual communication, process management and secure data sharing. Enter: Managed Service Providers (MSPs). From IT support to proactive maintenance, the managed services industry grew significantly in 2021 (to almost 51 billion dollars)
After the past couple of years, attempting to predict the future of business and tech can be complicated. But looking forward into 2022, there are some probable business and tech trends on the rise that will continue to demand our attention. 2020 was the year of improvisation. 2021 was the year of acceptance. And 2022
As we enter a new year, one evolving trend appears to be here to stay — the hybrid workforce and its effect on cloud computing. In 2022, cloud practices will continue to grow, and at a fast pace — making the cloud and cloud security even more essential to your business. According to Gartner, global
Switching IT providers can significantly impact a business’s efficiency and peace of mind. For Clint Blankenship, President and owner of Show Me Pension Group, and
At MDL Technology, we have the privilege of working with forward-thinking clients like Show Me Pension Group, a full-service third-party administrator dedicated to staying ahead
