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AppAssure: End-to-End Data Protection

AppAssure is a unique backup software product

Dell AppAssureIn this white board video you’ll see how we’ve captured the capabilities of our product in a straight-forward yet interesting way.

When you eliminate the data protection gaps found in most backup and recovery solutions, your organization can have even more assurance that it can access critical data when it needs it most. That’s why Dell AppAssure protects not just data, but the applications and operating systems required to access that data.

So how exactly do we ensure total data protection without the gaps?  AppAssure:

    • Keeps backup batches lighter with block-level protection
    • Provides near-instant recovery of your entire server
    • Deduplicates content before it goes to storage
    • Verifies the success of every backup

See how AppAssure’s end-to-end protection helps you protect data continuously, move data anywhere and recover everything.

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How to Determine the Hidden Costs of Printing

MPS Providers more financially beneficial in terms of TCO

Managed print servicesWhether your business houses just a couple of printers, or an entire roomful, it’s likely that the running costs are a drain on your resources that you’d rather avoid.  When you take the time to add up exactly what you are spending in terms of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), it’s likely that you’ll find a managed print services provider to be a more financially beneficial option.

When it comes to working out the TCO of a printer, you’ll need to factor in not just the cost of each machine, but also the cost per page, its dependability and maintenance charges.  A printer is one of the most high-maintenance of all computing devices, as it has so much mechanical action going on under the lid.  Certain components, such as the transfer belt, are expected to produce a specific volume of work before needing to be replaced, while others will become worn in a less predictable fashion, due to everyday wear and tear.

A second factor to consider is the working practice of your end users; are they mindful of which device to use, or are they inclined to use printers in error?  Staff cannot be expected to get it right every time, but sending documents to the wrong machine wastes time as well as resources.  Moreover, printers that are ill equipped to cope with a high demand may require higher levels of paper and ink to cope.

Reduce print costs by 30%

The president of the outsourcing company eMazzanti Technologies, Jennifer Mazzanti, explains that: “With managed print services, a company may be able to reduce print and supply costs by as much as 30 percent while improving the company’s document production capabilities.”  When you consider the associated costs, outsourcing your printing needs may be a sensible way of streamlining and optimizing your print output.

How much are you truly spending on print costs?

Great Lakes offers a FREE PRINT COST ASSESSMENT that provides critical inforrmation, helping you reduce your overall IT spending, and determine the hidden costs of printing.

Our trained technicians identify areas of your print operations where you can save money, become more efficient, or both.

    • What is your cost per page, and what should it be?
    • How much are you spending on paper, ink and toner cartridges, and how productive are they?
    • What is the cost of printer repair and maintenance?
    • Have you recently reviewed your print network strategy?
    • Is data on your print network secure?

This assessment is completely free, with no obligation.  Start saving up to 30% today!

Free Print Cost Assessment

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200,000 New Cyber Attacks DAILY

War against cyber attacks thunders on

Data SecurityAccording to research carried out by antivirus and antimalware experts Kaspersky, unfamiliar types of cyber attack are on the increase, with 200,000 now being reported on a daily basis, in comparison to just 25 per day in 1994.  The problem of safeguarding an IT system is now twofold; not only are the hackers becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attacks, but conventional antivirus software is designed to look for known issues and can, therefore, miss the latest bugs.

Jeremiah Grossman works at WhiteHat Security, which is based in California.  He believes that in terms of online safety; “The cards are stacked in the bad guys’ favor.”  He explains that “Every couple of months you see there’s this major virus outbreak that everybody missed,” and most enterprise software is struggling to keep up.

The fact is that worldwide we are spending a fortune on services designed to protect us online, $8.4 billion this year alone, as reported by Gartner.  As Mr Grossman says: “people are paying more money to be less secure,” when it comes to their computer protection.

However, technology companies are continually working on behalf of their corporate clients to make the online world a safe place to do business.  They suggest using protection that wraps around your software in layers, allowing your IT department to monitor the operating system effectively.  Moreover, the latest antimalware is designed to watch for any inconsistencies and anomalies in a computerized network.  Activity that the program considers to be suspicious or unexpected is immediately frozen out.

Remember that a comprehensive approach is vital, so adopt a strategy that is observed by every employee.  At each level, staff should be aware of your business’s internet safety protocols so they avoid basic errors, such as clicking on random links and opening attachments from an unfamiliar source.  Computer protection and data security are vital requirements for every size of company and a multifaceted approach to online security will lessen the threat posed to both your software and sensitive information.

How to Know if your Computer has a Virus?

Follow these computer repair steps by Great Lakes Computer should you suspect your computer’s data protection has been compromised with a virus or malware.


From: http://www.newsfactor.com/story.xhtml?story_id=012000E3WF30

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