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A new report released last week revealed some telling statistics on the security of certain “critical infrastructure” industries like power plants, sewer/water systems, and oil/gas companies. In a survey of 600 IT security executives from companies in 14 countries, more than half have already suffered major attacks from malicious organizations. Another 40 percent expect to be infiltrated with a large-scale attack within the next 12 months. (more…)

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Many are still reeling from the loss and devastation in Haiti after the Caribbean country suffered the effects of a massive 7.0 earthquake early last week. And while world relief organizations have already begun to send aid, we know the recovery of this hurting nation will be long and difficult. At Ascensha, we hope for the healing of this nation, and we also hope the tragedy raises awareness concerning natural disaster planning and recovery. Unfortunately, since there is simply no way of accurately predicting when and where disasters like the one in Haiti will strike, it’s imperative to have a working disaster recovery plan in place. For those businesses who don’t already have a plan, here are a few quick steps to get you started.

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Still reeling from the repercussions of its monster service outage and data loss incident, wireless provider T-Mobile has become a living example concerning the importance of data recovery solutions. Unfortunately, they’re the example of what not to do. Immediately, as a business owner, two questions come to mind: (more…)

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We’ve recently been discussing the rising technology known as cloud computing, however, today we shift our focus to another new technology that’s closely related to the cloud — virtualization. Similarly ambiguous and evolving like cloud technology, virtualization is more than just another buzzword being tossed around IT circles. As experts continue to toy with the technology, virtualization stands to show much promise when it comes to integrating into today’s business world. As your own business and IT needs grow, what do you need to know about how virtualization will affect you?

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If you’re not entirely sure you know what cloud computing is, rest assured, most people don’t. It’s a relatively new concept, and experts don’t expect to see it completely honed for another couple of years. Despite cloud computing’s ambiguity, however, it may be more imperative to learn that the General Services Administration (GSA) recently issued a request for quotation for cloud computing and other related services. According to some, this means the federal government is preparing the way for “the cloud,” as the new computing concept is also referred to. While many IT experts are still uncertain about cloud’s future, it seems the U.S. government finds promise and investment in the new technology. Why?

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