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Ransomware Still Crippling “Protected” Networks
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/in GeneralWhen we talk to businesses about moving into the cloud, we often focus on the cloud-based, managed file services. We see how trendy file sync-and-share services have become as IT continues its love-hate relationship with consumerization. We also see how simply putting a traditional file server in a cloud-hosted environment does not reap the benefits […]
A Favorite Local Event
/in GeneralOne of our favorite local events is coming up this week! On Thursday, April 2nd, join us at the Corridor Nine Chamber’s Open for Business Expo 2015. As in past years, we expect more then 1,200 business leaders from the MetroWest and Central Massachusetts communities to pack the Doubletree Hotel in Westborough. We will be […]
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/in GeneralOn July 14, 2015, Microsoft officially halts support for Windows Server 2003 and will no longer provide security updates or other patches. While Microsoft wants and expects you to jump forward to Windows Server 2012, this is not your only option. “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” – […]
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/in Education, GeneralAs announced by Google in October, 2013, Chrome support for Windows XP will end on April 30, 2015 — a full year after Microsoft discontinued support for the Windows XP operating system. This means: Chrome will continue to function on Windows XP, but no new features will be added. Chrome will continue to get updates […]
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/in Education, GeneralMost businesses run some form of malware protection on their servers, desktops, and laptops. And yet, crypto viruses like cryptowall and cryptolocker still hit these “protected” networks. Here are 5 reasons your virus protection may fail when it comes to crypto viruses: 1) Limited Virus Profiles Most anti-virus systems run locally on each device. They […]
For Students, 1:1 is not about devices, 1:1 is about teacher/student connection
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/in Education, GeneralWe are often asked which Chrome extensions we like and recommend for use with Google Apps. While extensions often relate to third party applications and services, here are several extensions from Google we install for most implementations: Application Launcher for Drive Chrome Remote Desktop Docs PDF/PowerPoint Viewer Google Calendar Checker (for some) Google Docs Google Docs Viewer […]
Special Pricing on the LG Chromebase
/in EducationThrough a special arrangement with LG and our distributors, we are able to offer the LG Chromebase for $294, more than 33% off the list price. Order 10 or more and the price drops to $289 each. With the Chrome Management License, the cost is $324 or $319, respectively. The LG Chromebase is great for: […]
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Video Streaming and Your ISP Performance
/in Education, GeneralAs you move to the cloud, you will be more dependent on reliable, well-performing, Internet service. One of the largest services that impacts Internet, and therefore cloud-based service, performance, is video streaming. The Google Video Quality Report is a free tool that lets you look at the video streaming patterns for your Internet Service Provider (ISP) […]
Best Ways to Protect Your Google Apps Account from Being Hacked
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Chromebook Price Drop
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