Written by Bruce McKnight on April 25, 2016. Cloud computing involves storing data and making programs accessible via the Internet instead of your computer’s hard drive. There are many reasons why businesses should consider cloud computing. Among these reasons are increased profit, accessibility, collaboration and automatic software updates. Although cloud computing also excels in certain … Read more
Written by Bruce McKnight on April 4, 2016. The “cloud” is increasingly becoming more of a buzzword – and for good reason. Cloud computing, which involves storing data and making programs accessible via the Internet instead of a computer’s hard drive, offers a myriad of benefits, including slashing hardware costs, increased security, disaster recovery, automatic … Read more
Written by Bruce McKnight on March 28, 2016. More companies are moving toward cloud infrastructure every day. Cloud servers, virtual servers that run on cloud technology, which do not therefore depend on any outside software, offers many advantages over traditional data storage methods. In general, they are cheaper, faster, less prone to problems and are … Read more
Written by Bruce McKnight on March 7, 2016. Both disaster recovery and business continuity are intertwined methods of planning that are deeply integral to ensuring that a business continues to operate in the event of a catastrophic event, whether the disaster is human-induced or natural. In short, they are plans which detail the strategies to … Read more
Written by Bruce McKnight on January 29, 2016. Cloud technology is becoming increasingly popular. All types of data and software can be stored and easily accessed on the Cloud. It is quickly becoming an integral part of many companies. But what is it? The Cloud is a network of servers. These servers can provide a … Read more
Written by Bruce McKnight on January 4, 2016. More and more companies are looking to the Cloud to store their data. Contracts, customer lists, financial transactions of all kinds, and much more can be stored and easily accessed on the Cloud. But what is the Cloud, exactly? The Cloud is a network of servers. These … Read more
Written by Bruce McKnight on December 31, 2015. No business would dream of hiring an office that didn’t have a lock on the door – and likewise, no company should ever think of operating without IT security measures in place. One data leak can make the difference between a business staying afloat or going under. … Read more
Written by Bruce McKnight on December 4, 2015. The Cloud is not the dangerous, privacy-free concept many people assume it is – despite some high-profile data breaches, it’s still safe to use and many countries have strict laws governing it. Canada has the Digital Privacy Act (DPA), which amended the Personal Information Protection and Electronic … Read more
Written by Bruce McKnight on November 30, 2015. Posted in S2D Blog Data loss. Those two words are enough to strike fear into the hearts of many. Unfortunately, data loss does happen, even when precautions are taken. The best solution to data loss is to be prepared. Creating a data recovery plan can save your … Read more
Written by Bruce McKnight on November 2, 2015. Posted in S2D Blog Customer lists, contracts, and financial data. There are many things you must protect from falling into the wrong hands. While there is a lot you can do to keep your business physically secure, there’s now another layer of security to take into consideration: … Read more
