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Network Security, Explained

Network Security, Explained In today’s increasingly digital environment, network security is a critical part of any business environment. Without network security, essential corporate systems, business data and the personal information of customers are vulnerable to outside threats, posing significant financial, operational and reputational risks. Effective network security uses a wide range of measures to keep […]

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How to Properly Shred a Computer Hard Drive

How to Properly Shred a Computer Hard Drive Computer hard drives have troves of information that data thieves and other criminals would love to get their hands on. These devices often contain a wide range of private and secure info, including personal client details and confidential company secrets. When it’s time to dispose of them, […]

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The Importance of Cable Mining (or Removing Abandoned Cables)

Most buildings over a few years old have abandoned wires and cables behind the walls. This is especially true for facilities like data centers, schools, hospitals, office buildings and other structures with a prevalence of electronics and telecommunications equipment. Cables are often abandoned when tenants move out, or when new upgrades are installed, to save […]

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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Businesses are always on the lookout for methods of improving efficiency in their operations. For many, automation and technology are attractive choices, though some options may be prohibitively costly for smaller businesses. One option that has caught the attention of businesses of all sizes is radio frequency identification, or RFID. RFID is a highly versatile […]

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Top 5 Server Maintenance Best Practices

Proper maintenance of server hardware ensures a longer life span and decreased risk of problems. Without proper maintenance, the server will not run as smoothly and can often cause large issues that take more time and money to solve. Request More Information Why Is Server Maintenance Important? In the digital age, a company’s servers are a vital […]

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Why audit IT assets?

As the IT infrastructure of the typical company has grown, so has the need for regular information system audits. These audits examine whether a business’s IT controls protect company assets, ensure information accuracy and further the company’s business goals adequately and efficiently. For data centers, these audit processes are even more essential to operations. The importance […]

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Reasons you may be experiencing issues with your Data Center Floor

Are You Experiencing Issues With Your Data Center Floor? Data center floors are a mainstay of data centers all over the world. Their innovative raised design provides a wide range of benefits specific to data centers. That said, they aren’t immune to issues down the line. These floors have precise requirements for use and maintenance […]

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Four Ways to Avoid Emergency Data Center Cleaning

Do you see dust piling up in your data center? Have you noticed an increase in chemical or acrid odors recently? Are you unsure about when the air filters in your data center’s HVAC system were last changed? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this article is for you. By following this advice, you […]

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Why is Data Center Infrastructure Management Necessary?

According to Gartner, data center infrastructure management (DCIM) consists of tools and applications that manage, measure or monitor data center use, as well as the energy consumption of all hardware, facilities infrastructure components — like power distribution units — and computer room ACs (CRACs). If you’re looking to optimize your current data center IT infrastructure or establish a […]

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Ransomware Protection

Though ransomware has existed for decades, threats are more advanced, evasive and widespread than ever before. Industry experts report that, by 2021, there will be a ransomware attack on a business every 11 seconds. Here’s what you need to know about ransomware protection for your organization. What Is Ransomware? Ransomware is a dangerous malware that attackers […]

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