The cloud is a great way to securely share information with customers, vendors, and business partners. Most productivity tools are relatively inexpensive, easy to set up, seem easy for your customers to use, and adequately secure. For many of these services, your customers access the data you are sharing by creating a free account on […]
Join us on June 2 for Google’s biggest digital work event Atmosphere | The Anatomy of Innovation What do innovators all have in common? A drive to disrupt the ordinary. At Atmosphere, Google and IT industry experts will reveal what sparks innovation, what kinds of tools truly support it, and how you, your team, […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-05-11 10:40:182015-05-11 10:40:18Atmosphere | The Anatomy of Innovation
As we’ve stated before, “Backup is easy; Recovery is hard”. Every business should, at this point, understand the risks of poor data backup and protection. The risks come from the types and amount of data that is lost and, if it can be recovered, how long that recovery takes. And remember, recovery often takes more […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-05-08 10:30:082015-05-08 10:30:08Changing the Focus on Backup Protection
Boston Business Journal Ranks Cumulus Global as the 8th Fastest Growing Private Company in Massachusetts. For the second consecutive year, the Boston Business Journal recognized Cumulus Global as a BBJ Pacesetter. Ranked as the 8th fastest growing private company in Massachusetts, the Pacesetter Award places among some of the region’s most innovative companies.The Pacesetter Award recognizes businesses […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-05-06 14:30:272015-05-06 14:30:27Cumulus Global Named as Pacesetter for Second Consecutive Year
As first published on ZDnet’s Zero Day Blog, Cisco System’s Talos Group has identified a new strain of malware that will render systems useless to avoid detection and analysis. Named as the Rombertick strain, the spyware collects data on everything a victim does online, indiscriminately, without focusing on specific areas such as online banking or […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-05-06 09:55:132015-05-06 09:55:13Security Alert: New Malware Wipes Hard Drives to Prevent Detection
In honor of National Teacher Day, Edutopia launched a contest in which you can win a new tablet. Upload a selfie of you, in a scene from your education world, and tag it with “#MyClassContest”. The click here and claim your photo to enter the contest.
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-05-05 10:30:212015-05-05 10:30:21Share Your Selfie in #MyClassContest by Edutopia
With over 200 new features add yearly, the capability of Google Apps is growing in features and capabilities. Across our customer base, we see adoption and use of these features by individuals and teams growing as well. You want and need to understand how Google Apps is being used, and working, for your business. With […]
It is no wonder why file sync-and-share services are so popular. They are easy to setup and use, particularly with people outside your company or organization. And, most people you want to share with have, or are willing to create, a free account to see your shared files. As a business, government, school, or non-profit, […]
Yes! We launched our new website! Our objective, to provide a better understanding of our solutions and the breadth of products and services we mix and match to create them. Our focus remains on helping you achieve your goals and objectives by providing you with cloud-enabled technologies, services, and expertise. We will continue to add […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-05-01 13:59:472015-05-01 13:59:47A New Look for Spring
Once you determine who within your organization should be using email encryption to secure sensitive and protected information, you need to select from sea of vendors all claiming to be the “leading” provider. Here are four (4) questions to ask when selecting an email encryption solution 1) Does the solution include a hosted, shared email […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-04-29 10:00:382015-04-29 10:00:384 Questions to Ask When Selecting an Email Encryption Solution
When we started providing Chrome devices to schools, options were limited. Today, nearly every major and secondary workstation manufacturer has at least a small line of Chrome devices. While this gives you more options, the choices can be overwhelming. Recently, we took a fresh look at ASUS, and we think you should as well. Here […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-04-28 09:45:392015-04-28 09:45:39Take Another Look at ASUS
It looks simple enough. A small form factor desktop computer running Chrome OS. In it’s native mode, the Chromebox lets you access any website and any cloud-based service with a web interface that you can imagine or ever want. What makes the Chromebox really beautiful, however, is what it can do when assigned to special tasks. […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-04-27 13:00:312015-04-27 13:00:31Beauty in the Box
With all of the advancement in email servers, services, and cloud solutions, fundamentally, email is still like a postcard. When you mail a postcard, the postal service will make its best attempt to get it delivered in a reasonable period of time. While most postcards make it, occasionally a few get lost in the mail. […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-04-24 14:00:032015-04-24 14:00:03Email (is still) Like a Postcard
Working with a group of vendors and our distributors, we are pleased to offer qualifying districts* more than 50% off a comprehensive Android Tablet/Play for Education Pilot Kit. With a retail value over $13,900, we are offering the kit on a first-come, first-serve basis for $6,480. The Android Tablet/Play for Education Pilot Kit includes: 30 […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-04-10 13:28:312015-04-10 13:28:31Special Offer on Android Tablets / Play for Education Pilot Kits
The rate of infections from crypto-viruses and other ransom-ware continues to rise. Even networks with traditionally strong malware protection are getting caught. And while with good backups in place, it is possible to recover without paying the ransom, the process time consuming, frustrating, and expensive. We outline the reasons for the broad failure of anti-virus/malware protection software […]
A Case Study in Network Efficiency Changing the names to protect identities, let’s take a look at NE Company’s network history and design. NE Company currently has 4 locations. The company’s headquarters are located in a suburban business park along with a second facility hosting R&D and some engineering functions. The third location for software […]
When 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 […]
One 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 […]
On 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.” – […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-03-30 09:30:332015-03-30 09:30:33Windows 2003 End of Life: You DO Have Options
As 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 […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2015-03-27 10:00:222022-12-02 14:02:07Chrome Support for Windows XP Ends
Navigating Cloud App Customer Issues: Common Concerns
/in GeneralThe cloud is a great way to securely share information with customers, vendors, and business partners. Most productivity tools are relatively inexpensive, easy to set up, seem easy for your customers to use, and adequately secure. For many of these services, your customers access the data you are sharing by creating a free account on […]
Atmosphere | The Anatomy of Innovation
/in Education, GeneralJoin us on June 2 for Google’s biggest digital work event Atmosphere | The Anatomy of Innovation What do innovators all have in common? A drive to disrupt the ordinary. At Atmosphere, Google and IT industry experts will reveal what sparks innovation, what kinds of tools truly support it, and how you, your team, […]
Changing the Focus on Backup Protection
/in Education, GeneralAs we’ve stated before, “Backup is easy; Recovery is hard”. Every business should, at this point, understand the risks of poor data backup and protection. The risks come from the types and amount of data that is lost and, if it can be recovered, how long that recovery takes. And remember, recovery often takes more […]
Cumulus Global Named as Pacesetter for Second Consecutive Year
/in GeneralBoston Business Journal Ranks Cumulus Global as the 8th Fastest Growing Private Company in Massachusetts. For the second consecutive year, the Boston Business Journal recognized Cumulus Global as a BBJ Pacesetter. Ranked as the 8th fastest growing private company in Massachusetts, the Pacesetter Award places among some of the region’s most innovative companies.The Pacesetter Award recognizes businesses […]
Security Alert: New Malware Wipes Hard Drives to Prevent Detection
/in Education, GeneralAs first published on ZDnet’s Zero Day Blog, Cisco System’s Talos Group has identified a new strain of malware that will render systems useless to avoid detection and analysis. Named as the Rombertick strain, the spyware collects data on everything a victim does online, indiscriminately, without focusing on specific areas such as online banking or […]
Share Your Selfie in #MyClassContest by Edutopia
/in EducationIn honor of National Teacher Day, Edutopia launched a contest in which you can win a new tablet. Upload a selfie of you, in a scene from your education world, and tag it with “#MyClassContest”. The click here and claim your photo to enter the contest.
A Better Cloud Admin Solution
/in Education, GeneralWith over 200 new features add yearly, the capability of Google Apps is growing in features and capabilities. Across our customer base, we see adoption and use of these features by individuals and teams growing as well. You want and need to understand how Google Apps is being used, and working, for your business. With […]
Reconsider Your File Sync-and-Share Services
/in Education, GeneralIt is no wonder why file sync-and-share services are so popular. They are easy to setup and use, particularly with people outside your company or organization. And, most people you want to share with have, or are willing to create, a free account to see your shared files. As a business, government, school, or non-profit, […]
A New Look for Spring
/in GeneralYes! We launched our new website! Our objective, to provide a better understanding of our solutions and the breadth of products and services we mix and match to create them. Our focus remains on helping you achieve your goals and objectives by providing you with cloud-enabled technologies, services, and expertise. We will continue to add […]
4 Questions to Ask When Selecting an Email Encryption Solution
/in Education, GeneralOnce you determine who within your organization should be using email encryption to secure sensitive and protected information, you need to select from sea of vendors all claiming to be the “leading” provider. Here are four (4) questions to ask when selecting an email encryption solution 1) Does the solution include a hosted, shared email […]
Take Another Look at ASUS
/in EducationWhen we started providing Chrome devices to schools, options were limited. Today, nearly every major and secondary workstation manufacturer has at least a small line of Chrome devices. While this gives you more options, the choices can be overwhelming. Recently, we took a fresh look at ASUS, and we think you should as well. Here […]
Beauty in the Box
/in Education, GeneralIt looks simple enough. A small form factor desktop computer running Chrome OS. In it’s native mode, the Chromebox lets you access any website and any cloud-based service with a web interface that you can imagine or ever want. What makes the Chromebox really beautiful, however, is what it can do when assigned to special tasks. […]
Special Offer on Android Tablets / Play for Education Pilot Kits
/in EducationWorking with a group of vendors and our distributors, we are pleased to offer qualifying districts* more than 50% off a comprehensive Android Tablet/Play for Education Pilot Kit. With a retail value over $13,900, we are offering the kit on a first-come, first-serve basis for $6,480. The Android Tablet/Play for Education Pilot Kit includes: 30 […]
Ransomware Still Crippling “Protected” Networks
/in Education, GeneralThe rate of infections from crypto-viruses and other ransom-ware continues to rise. Even networks with traditionally strong malware protection are getting caught. And while with good backups in place, it is possible to recover without paying the ransom, the process time consuming, frustrating, and expensive. We outline the reasons for the broad failure of anti-virus/malware protection software […]
Extended Benefits of Cloud Computing
/in GeneralA Case Study in Network Efficiency Changing the names to protect identities, let’s take a look at NE Company’s network history and design. NE Company currently has 4 locations. The company’s headquarters are located in a suburban business park along with a second facility hosting R&D and some engineering functions. The third location for software […]
Consider Cloud File Services
/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 […]
Windows 2003 End of Life: You DO Have Options
/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.” – […]
Chrome Support for Windows XP Ends
/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 […]