East vs West Coast Earthquakes
Fewer quakes but bigger stakes in the East Why was an earthquake in Virginia felt at more than twice the distance than a similar-sized earthquake in California? The answer is one that many people may not realize. Earthquakes east of the Rocky Mountains can cause noticeable ground shaking at much farther distances than comparably-sized earthquakes… Continue reading East vs West Coast Earthquakes
Fire District Mitigates the Risk of Ransomware and Saves up to $190,000 per Year
With Netwrix Auditor, Clackamas Fire District #1 significantly reduces its attack surface to protect critical systems and data and ensure regulatory compliance IRVINE, Calif. — Netwrix Corporation, provider of a visibility platform for data security and risk mitigation in hybrid environments, announced today that Clackamas Fire District #1 ensures the security of critical IT infrastructure… Continue reading Fire District Mitigates the Risk of Ransomware and Saves up to $190,000 per Year
Archive360 and Osterman Research Announce Availability of New eBook – “What You Should Know About the GDPR”
Provides Answers to Commonly Asked Questions, and Offers Guidance On Achieving Full Compliance in Advance of Looming GDPR Deadline NEW YORK – Archive360, the leader in Intelligent Information Management solutions for the Microsoft Cloud, and Osterman Research, an expert source of market research and insight on collaboration and communications technologies, today announced the availability of a… Continue reading Archive360 and Osterman Research Announce Availability of New eBook – “What You Should Know About the GDPR”
Fusion Risk Management Announces Addition of Fusion Connector for Send Word Now
Enterprise practitioners gain single-pane-of-glass solution for more efficient crisis command and greater control of crisis response outcomes CHICAGO, Ill. – Fusion Risk Management, Inc. (“Fusion”), a leading provider of business continuity risk management software and services, announced today the launch of its Fusion Connector for Send Word Now®. This cloud-based managed solution enables crisis… Continue reading Fusion Risk Management Announces Addition of Fusion Connector for Send Word Now
Calling 911 for ‘Everything’ Soon to Be a No-Go in Santa Cruz as Police Look to Prioritize
(TNS) – Compared to this time last year, Santa Cruz Police Department’s calls for service are down by more than a quarter. During a city Public Safety Committee meeting Monday, Police Chief Andy Mills unveiled early plans on how to further drive down those calls. “Yesterday, I saw a person reporting that he responded to… Continue reading Calling 911 for ‘Everything’ Soon to Be a No-Go in Santa Cruz as Police Look to Prioritize
IRS outage on Tax Day: Hack, coincidence, or overloaded systems?
The IRS spent Tax Day trying to resolve IT issues rather than processing last-minute returns. When the news broke that the IRS’s Modernized e-File (MeF) system was down, along with the Direct Pay and Payment Plan pages on the IRS site, three possible scenarios that can take businesses down came to mind: a hack, overloaded systems, or pure coincidence.… Continue reading IRS outage on Tax Day: Hack, coincidence, or overloaded systems?
SMALL FLORIDA INSURERS SURVIVE HURRICANES AND âJUDICIAL HELLHOLEâ
Florida’s small P/C insurers have withstood losses from Hurricane Irma and a legal environment that’s dubbed a “judicial hellhole” by the American Tort Reform Association, a recent article in S&P Global Market Intelligence reports. The financial ratings firm Demotech affirmed the financial strength of over 50 companies in late March, a decision found “encouraging” by the CEO… Continue reading SMALL FLORIDA INSURERS SURVIVE HURRICANES AND âJUDICIAL HELLHOLEâ
Violin Systems and OCS Distribution Extend International Reach of Extreme Performance Storage Solutions
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Violin® Systems LLC, the enterprise storage industry leader for extreme performance with advanced and data services, announced today With more than two decades of experience serving the Russian IT market, OCS collaborates with thousands of manufacturers, system integrators, retailers, and other corporate and consumer suppliers to distribute solutions through its Moscow,… Continue reading Violin Systems and OCS Distribution Extend International Reach of Extreme Performance Storage Solutions
Cisco ACI Is Data Center Solution of Choice for Service Providers Worldwide
Service providers deliver new cloud services more quickly and offer superior customer experience with the help of Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure SAN JOSE, Calif. – Providing secure, differentiated and rapidly delivered cloud services to customers is a crucial requirement for today’s service providers. To meet cloud infrastructure demands, global service providers are increasingly turning to the… Continue reading Cisco ACI Is Data Center Solution of Choice for Service Providers Worldwide
Outdated Software Increases Risk of Cyber Attack
By Tim Crosby PREFACE: This article was written before ‘Meltdown’ and ‘Spectre’ were announced – two new critical “Day Zero” vulnerabilities that affect nearly every organization in the world. Given the sheer number of vulnerabilities identified in the last 12 months, one would think patch management would be a top priority for most organizations, but it… Continue reading Outdated Software Increases Risk of Cyber Attack