Healthcare has experienced industry consolidation, narrowing margins and an explosion of data, the combination of which is forcing the industry to look for more innovative and cost-effective solutions. At the same time, this same healthcare has historically tended to approach cloud-based services with extreme caution. Regulatory constraints can mean big penalties for non-compliance – and the cloud hasn’t always been …
7 Benefits of Using a Cloud Database Service
Moving your database to the cloud doesn’t have to require your current IT team drop what they’re doing and focus on a cloud migration. There are services available to help you make the move. There are many benefits to using a service provider, here are 7 of them: Migration speed – using a team of experienced professionals eliminates the “uh …
Hacked Hall of Fame: Lessons Learned From the Biggest Cyber Breaches of 2016
2016 brought cybersecurity to the forefront. One can’t turn on the nightly news without hearing about some massive data breach. Presently, the news is dominated by the alleged Russian hack—which has called into question our democratic process. The cyber criminals keep upping the ante, with increasingly sophisticated tactics leading to larger spoils. To get an idea of the 2016 threat …
With HIPAA Audits Looming, How Will You Get Around Data Security Roadblocks?
In healthcare, staying HIPAA-compliant is a priority. But the rise of cloud computing, mobility and the Internet of Things (IoT) have added additional complexities that make protecting patient information and staying HIPAA-compliant all the more difficult. With a new round of OCR HIPAA compliance audits scheduled, it’s time for healthcare firms to review their current security measures and identify their …
Approaching Cybersecurity in Borderless Network Environments
Mobile workforces, the Internet of Things (IoT) and public and private clouds have stretched network borders to the point where they’re no longer recognizable. When your network gateways can be virtually anywhere, how can you keep your critical data secure without grinding business to a halt? It’s a tough question every organization must answer, especially when faced with increasingly mobile, …
Is a Private Cloud for Dynamics AX Right For You?
Regardless of their size, organizations today must keep up with the speed of business to remain competitive and profitable. Yet, it has become increasingly difficult to focus on the strategic aspects of business when the company is bogged down by routine tasks. Nowhere is this more of an issue than in IT, where daily operational tasks consume the bulk of …
Cyber Attacks Encourage Companies to Invest in Liability Protection
Mitigating risk exposure to cyber threats is a growing concern for today’s businesses. Key on this list is smaller but growing companies that see more risks simply because they have increasing numbers of transactions or customers. It’s one of the reasons many companies are increasing their investment in cyber insurance. According to the “Benchmarking Trends: Cyber Attacks Drive Insurance Purchases …
Lifecycle Services in MS Dynamics AX
If the goal of ERP software is to streamline business processes and make it easier to make management decisions then the irony is that they’re so complex for technology teams to deploy and support. Microsoft acknowledged this difficulty in its recent press release announcing the latest version of MS Dynamics AX and they have tackled that problem by creating Microsoft …
Drones and the New Insurance Frontier
Understanding a Drone’s Possibilities Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), or drones for short, are hurling the world into unchartered territories. Without a doubt, drones provide many businesses with an effective means to carry out operational activities in a cost-effective manner. From showcasing real estate to aerial surveys to general photography, drones are the new frontier. As a result, the …