It is easy to overlook the risks of third-party apps. You see a cool app and install it on your phone. You see the prompt asking you for permissions. It is not clear what the app wants to access or why, but you want the app. You click “Grant” or “Allow” and away you go. […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2016-04-05 14:00:052023-06-27 19:11:37Third Party Apps: The Overlooked Data Risk
Most malware and virus protection takes the form of an endpoint protection solution that resides on each PC or Mac. As the system accesses files, the content is compared against a database of malware profiles. These types of solutions are failing more frequently as the number of malware variants skyrockets and the threats get more […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2016-04-05 10:00:302023-06-27 19:31:21How to Upgrade Your Endpoint Protection
It may be the second day of Spring here in New England, but the kids are home from school and the plows were out early. Nothing like a post-winter snow to trigger the spring cleaning bug in us all. For those that work in the cloud, the start of Spring is a great time to […]
Westborough, MA – Following last week’s successful 2016 XChange Solution Provider Conference in Los Angeles, The Channel Company (www.thechannelco.com) and Cumulus Global (www.cumulusglobal.com) announced the addition of Allen Falcon, CEO of Cumulus Global, to the Xchange Events Advisory Board. As a thought-leader among born-in-the-cloud service providers, Falcon brings his expertise in cloud computing for SMBs […]
Cumulus Global Publishes Survey Results on the State of Technology Professional Development in K-12 Education Our January 2016 survey finds that 48% of K-12 classroom educators feel that technology professional development (“Tech PD”) is not timely for use in the classroom nearly 60% of educators feel they need more professional development focused on integrating devices, […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2016-02-22 10:30:332016-02-22 10:30:33Cumulus Global Study Shows Technology Professional Development for K-12 Educators is Often Ineffective
Over the past few years, major cloud providers have been aggressively competing. At times, it’s been an all out price war with Microsoft, Amazon, Google and others lowering prices to beat the others. But it’s also been a race for new features and capabilities, as innovation and unique services can attract and retain customers. The […]
As part of a new service announcement and launch, Cumulus Global is answering the call to customize Google for Work. Google for Work is a great platform for business communication and collaboration. But many businesses want or need more. For some, add-ons and third party tools and applications meet their needs. With the launch of its […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2016-02-08 14:55:302016-02-08 14:55:30Cumulus Global Answers the Call to Customize Google for Work
While the heavy, wet snow continues to fall and cling to the power and fiber optic lines in our area, today’s Internet outage was not due to the first real storm this winter. Being fully in the cloud, any Internet outage could be a disaster, bringing business to a halt. In reality, the “single […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2016-02-05 10:59:042016-02-05 10:59:04When the Single Point of Failure Actually Fails
At Microsoft’s 2015 Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft openly discussed plans to replace Enterprise Agreements and most Open Value licensing with subscription based models. Going away are the per-device, traditional “box” software. For Microsoft, this is more than a change in method, it represents a change for the better in how the company will distribute, update, […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-12-16 10:00:552015-12-16 10:00:55Changing the Way You Buy Office
One of the scourges of technology for small and mid-size businesses, is how compatible technologies and systems often become incompatible over time. As IT professionals and business owners, we have all seen this happen. An operating system update “breaks” your backup software, which you upgrade only to find out your older tape drive is no […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-12-04 09:07:012015-12-04 09:07:01The Internet of (Incompatible) Things
A silent trend in cloud computing for small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) is the rising cost of migrations and data integration. While many cloud computing costs have dropped, the cost to get data into the cloud continues to rise at a steady trend. Affordable cloud migration is a strategic approach that enables businesses to transition their […]
Most organizations we work with are looking to the cloud for better collaboration, mobile integration, and remote user support. Google’s release of Drive for Work (aka Google Apps Unlimited) in 2014 promised to align Google Apps with user needs and priorities. Over the past several months, Google has deployed several security and feature enhancements that […]
While cloud storage offers numerous benefits, it’s important to be aware of potential risks associated with this technology. Here are some common risks involved with cloud storage: Data Breaches: Cloud storage providers are responsible for securing your data, but no system is entirely immune to data breaches. A breach could potentially expose your sensitive information […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-10-09 09:30:582023-06-28 18:59:58What Are the Risks Involved With Cloud Storage?
What is Resiliency in Cloud Computing? In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, where businesses increasingly rely on cloud computing for their critical operations, the need to ensure uninterrupted services and data availability has become paramount. This is where “Cloud Resiliency” steps in as a fundamental aspect of modern IT strategy. Cloud resiliency refers to the […]
To give businesses even more visibility and control over employee files, Google Drive will include enhanced eDiscovery capabilities for Google Apps Vault. Retention policies and legal hold capabilities, similar to those currently available for email and chat, have been extended to cover files in Google Drive. These capabilities help you meet your legal obligations and ensure that […]
Email Overload is a Global Epidemic ! According to a recent McKinsey study, an average person spends 13 hours/week reading and replying to emails, a completely reactive activity, which is not part of anyone’s job description. What a waste of time! The team at Sanebox has spent the last 5 years helping professionals fall in […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-10-03 15:17:032015-10-03 15:17:03Tuesday Take-Away: Gain Control of Your Email – Inbox Zero Academy
CIO Magazine recently published a report claiming that 80% of Google for Work customers with more than 1,000 users are not utilizing Google Drive. The statistic is based on whether or not users worked with Drive at least once per month. This is disappointing given that studies show the powerful benefits realized when the collaborative […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-09-30 10:39:032015-09-30 10:39:03Not Using Google Drive? You Are Not Alone
As recently reported in Wired magazine, security firm AVG is updating its privacy policy and openly telling customers of its free services that it will sell some of the personal, non-identifying information about you to third parties. The new policy takes effect on October 15, 2015 and while the data may not identify you personally, […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-09-22 09:36:312015-09-22 09:36:31That Time Your Security Company Sold You Out
Third Party Apps: The Overlooked Data Risk
/in Education, GeneralIt is easy to overlook the risks of third-party apps. You see a cool app and install it on your phone. You see the prompt asking you for permissions. It is not clear what the app wants to access or why, but you want the app. You click “Grant” or “Allow” and away you go. […]
How to Upgrade Your Endpoint Protection
/in Education, GeneralMost malware and virus protection takes the form of an endpoint protection solution that resides on each PC or Mac. As the system accesses files, the content is compared against a database of malware profiles. These types of solutions are failing more frequently as the number of malware variants skyrockets and the threats get more […]
Spring Cleaning Past Employee Accounts
/in Education, GeneralIt may be the second day of Spring here in New England, but the kids are home from school and the plows were out early. Nothing like a post-winter snow to trigger the spring cleaning bug in us all. For those that work in the cloud, the start of Spring is a great time to […]
Atmosphere Digital: Retail Evolving
/in GeneralCumulus Global CEO Joins XChange Events Advisory Board
/in GeneralWestborough, MA – Following last week’s successful 2016 XChange Solution Provider Conference in Los Angeles, The Channel Company (www.thechannelco.com) and Cumulus Global (www.cumulusglobal.com) announced the addition of Allen Falcon, CEO of Cumulus Global, to the Xchange Events Advisory Board. As a thought-leader among born-in-the-cloud service providers, Falcon brings his expertise in cloud computing for SMBs […]
Cumulus Global Study Shows Technology Professional Development for K-12 Educators is Often Ineffective
/in Education, GeneralCumulus Global Publishes Survey Results on the State of Technology Professional Development in K-12 Education Our January 2016 survey finds that 48% of K-12 classroom educators feel that technology professional development (“Tech PD”) is not timely for use in the classroom nearly 60% of educators feel they need more professional development focused on integrating devices, […]
Cloud Competition Has Growing Impact for SMBs
/in GeneralOver the past few years, major cloud providers have been aggressively competing. At times, it’s been an all out price war with Microsoft, Amazon, Google and others lowering prices to beat the others. But it’s also been a race for new features and capabilities, as innovation and unique services can attract and retain customers. The […]
Cumulus Global Answers the Call to Customize Google for Work
/in GeneralAs part of a new service announcement and launch, Cumulus Global is answering the call to customize Google for Work. Google for Work is a great platform for business communication and collaboration. But many businesses want or need more. For some, add-ons and third party tools and applications meet their needs. With the launch of its […]
When the Single Point of Failure Actually Fails
/in Education, GeneralWhile the heavy, wet snow continues to fall and cling to the power and fiber optic lines in our area, today’s Internet outage was not due to the first real storm this winter. Being fully in the cloud, any Internet outage could be a disaster, bringing business to a halt. In reality, the “single […]
Changing the Way You Buy Office
/in Education, GeneralAt Microsoft’s 2015 Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft openly discussed plans to replace Enterprise Agreements and most Open Value licensing with subscription based models. Going away are the per-device, traditional “box” software. For Microsoft, this is more than a change in method, it represents a change for the better in how the company will distribute, update, […]
The Internet of (Incompatible) Things
/in Education, GeneralOne of the scourges of technology for small and mid-size businesses, is how compatible technologies and systems often become incompatible over time. As IT professionals and business owners, we have all seen this happen. An operating system update “breaks” your backup software, which you upgrade only to find out your older tape drive is no […]
Keeping Cloud Migrations Affordable: Unlocking Cost-Efficient Transformation
/in Education, GeneralA silent trend in cloud computing for small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) is the rising cost of migrations and data integration. While many cloud computing costs have dropped, the cost to get data into the cloud continues to rise at a steady trend. Affordable cloud migration is a strategic approach that enables businesses to transition their […]
Tuesday Take-Away: Google Apps Security Updates
/in Education, GeneralMost organizations we work with are looking to the cloud for better collaboration, mobile integration, and remote user support. Google’s release of Drive for Work (aka Google Apps Unlimited) in 2014 promised to align Google Apps with user needs and priorities. Over the past several months, Google has deployed several security and feature enhancements that […]
What Are the Risks Involved With Cloud Storage?
/in Education, GeneralWhile cloud storage offers numerous benefits, it’s important to be aware of potential risks associated with this technology. Here are some common risks involved with cloud storage: Data Breaches: Cloud storage providers are responsible for securing your data, but no system is entirely immune to data breaches. A breach could potentially expose your sensitive information […]
Cloud Resiliency: Overview, Benefits & Steps for Implementation
/in GeneralWhat is Resiliency in Cloud Computing? In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, where businesses increasingly rely on cloud computing for their critical operations, the need to ensure uninterrupted services and data availability has become paramount. This is where “Cloud Resiliency” steps in as a fundamental aspect of modern IT strategy. Cloud resiliency refers to the […]
Tuesday Take-Away: Vault Extends to Drive
/in Education, GeneralTo give businesses even more visibility and control over employee files, Google Drive will include enhanced eDiscovery capabilities for Google Apps Vault. Retention policies and legal hold capabilities, similar to those currently available for email and chat, have been extended to cover files in Google Drive. These capabilities help you meet your legal obligations and ensure that […]
60 Seconds: Why We Install & Recommend BetterCloud
/in Education, GeneralTuesday Take-Away: Gain Control of Your Email – Inbox Zero Academy
/in Education, GeneralEmail Overload is a Global Epidemic ! According to a recent McKinsey study, an average person spends 13 hours/week reading and replying to emails, a completely reactive activity, which is not part of anyone’s job description. What a waste of time! The team at Sanebox has spent the last 5 years helping professionals fall in […]
Not Using Google Drive? You Are Not Alone
/in Education, GeneralCIO Magazine recently published a report claiming that 80% of Google for Work customers with more than 1,000 users are not utilizing Google Drive. The statistic is based on whether or not users worked with Drive at least once per month. This is disappointing given that studies show the powerful benefits realized when the collaborative […]
That Time Your Security Company Sold You Out
/in Education, GeneralAs recently reported in Wired magazine, security firm AVG is updating its privacy policy and openly telling customers of its free services that it will sell some of the personal, non-identifying information about you to third parties. The new policy takes effect on October 15, 2015 and while the data may not identify you personally, […]