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WannaCry Malware – The Aftermath and Beyond
IT Security is hard. It’s time-consuming and costly, and after all of that, it’s hard to know how protected your organization truly is. After another rough week in the industry, I wanted to reflect on the state of events and the landscape in general. Some details from the incident: WannaCry (also known as WannaCrypt, WannaCry,…
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Disaster Recovery and Backup: Prioritize Your Plan
The stories are in the news. We see them almost weekly. A simple mistake or incident leads to a data disaster. For a small business, lost data can be an overwhelming blow. Whether caused by a natural disaster, a fire, human error, hardware malfunction, or a phishing scheme, if your data is gone, your small…
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Rapid Resolution: the Next Level of IT Support
Managed Service Providers work to stay one step ahead of the ever-changing tech needs of their clients. This has taken many forms, even over just the last 14 year since GadellNet has been in business. From cloud storage to mobile device management, something new is always bound to make its way into your office as…
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Data Breaches Cost More Than You Think
In the last couple of years, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights has become more aggressive in enforcing HIPAA regulations. Besides being catastrophic for your business and your public image, data breaches can also lead to stiff fines from the Office for Civil Rights. Check out this article about…
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Why you need a vCTO
A Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is becoming a staple for all successful companies, of any size, in any industry. Once thought of as a luxury, it is now essential to have this tech savvy, business-minded professional on your side and on your leadership team. In recent conversations with other business owners about CTOs, I realized…
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Tech Etiquette for the Office
Technology has invaded your office and your personal life too. We are all using it all the time to get the job done, to entertain ourselves, to stay connected, to stay organized, and to order a pizza. As we become more reliant on technology, it is important that you are aware of the etiquette that…
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Measuring the Impact of Instructional Technology
A few weeks ago, I was asked to outline my thoughts on evaluating and measuring the effectiveness of an instructional technology program. Measuring the impact of professional development, as a whole, is a knotty problem, but with more and more districts investing in dedicated FTE positions for job-embedded, just-in-time coaching, the question is relevant. Sooner…
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Tech Strategy for Success
The business strategy in place for your small business is vital to your success. This is likely a plan you put a lot of though, resources, and heart into. It’s the road map to your future with the keys to how you plan on outdoing the competition, growing, and better serving your customers. Your business…
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Email Security Best Practices
Constant email vigilance is critical to maintaining a secure workplace. Keep these tips in mind every time you check your inbox: DO NOT Open any email attachments that end with: .exe, .scr, .bat, .com, or other executable files you do not recognize. “Unsubscribe” – it is easier to delete the e-mail than to deal with…
