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March 31, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

Here’s a new way to shred confidential documents: More…

Simple change saves a lot of toner


March 31, 2010 by Sam Narisi

Here’s one piece of advice that can help your organization cut down on toner use: More…

What e-mail attachments are most likely malicious?


March 30, 2010 by Sam Narisi

Users should avoid opening all unknown e-mail attachments. But some types of files are more dangerous than others. More…

Senators introduce new Internet security bill


March 29, 2010 by Sam Narisi

After controversy surrounding a previous proposal, lawmakers have returned with a new federal cybersecurity bill. More…

Survey: Users want iPads for work


March 29, 2010 by Sam Narisi

With Apple’s new iPad device being shipped this week, the question remains about how many companies will use the gadget for business. A recent survey says employees would like them to. More…

New printer design use old pencils instead of toner


March 25, 2010 by Sam Narisi

Here’s the latest in a line of printer ideas that would recycle old materials to replace ink and toner: More…

Who’s liable for a data breach? Court has some answers


March 23, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

In what is likely to be a milestone in the issues of corporate liability for data breaches, a federal district court judge recently dismissed a class action suit against insurance giant Aetna. More…

That copier hard drive: Your weakest link


March 23, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

You’ve given your servers the best security available. You’ve protected the networked PCs against viruses. You’ve protected your e-mail system. But for most companies, there’s one big inviting target that you may not even know exists. More…

Paper still prevails over electronic docs


March 22, 2010 by Sam Narisi

Businesses have been slow to convert paper documents into electronic records, according to recent research. More…

Copier leases lead to school district blowup


March 19, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

Copier contracts were the source of a major controversy in Jefferson Parish, LA.  More…

Are businesses letting go of XP?


March 18, 2010 by Sam Narisi

A new survey says IT departments are a lot less inclined to hang on to the nine-year-old Windows XP than in previous months. More…

Is e-mail outdated?


March 17, 2010 by Sam Narisi

While many folks in business still see e-mail as a newer form of communication, apparently younger workers have already moved on. More…

7 key steps for data security in small businesses


March 16, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

Even small companies have a big problem with data security. It’s inevitable that there will be some critical data (employees’ records, credit card numbers) on the computer system. But in a small company, the most basic security steps often get overlooked. More…

Warn users about the ‘most costly’ scam of 2010


March 16, 2010 by Sam Narisi

Security firm McAfee has been warning computer users to recognize and avoid hackers’ latest go-to tactic: More…

Web Application Security — How to Minimize Prevalent Risk of Attacks


March 15, 2010 by Luke Marchie

Stories about exploits that compromise sensitive data frequently mention culprits such as “cross-site scripting,” “SQL injection,” and “buffer overflow.” Vulnerabilities like these fall often outside the traditional expertise of network security managers. To help you understand how to minimize these risks, Qualys provides this guide as a primer to web application security.

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Free way to test your broadband speed


March 15, 2010 by Sam Narisi

Need to know how fast your broadband connection is? The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to help you find out. More…

IT hurrying to meet EHR deadline


March 12, 2010 by Sam Narisi

Hospitals and doctors’ offices have four years to convert health records into digital documents. Will they be able to make the deadline? More…

Google opens cloud app store


March 11, 2010 by Sam Narisi

Considering using more cloud-hosted applications in your business? A new service from Google could be of use. More…

A wake-up call: Coffee-based printing


March 10, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

Printing and coffee: two of the most fundamental parts of your workday at the office. A new technology now brings them together. More…

New browser rapidly gaining popularity


March 10, 2010 by Sam Narisi

Firefox’s browser share slipped for the third consecutive month. More…

Hard-hitting data breach law in place as of March 1: Did you notice it?


March 10, 2010 by Sam Narisi

Massachusetts has just put into effect a strict data security law — and don’t think that you can ignore it because your business is located outside the Bay State. More…

Ten top problems network techs encounter


March 9, 2010 by Luke Marchie

Networks today have evolved quickly to include business critical applications and services, relied on heavily by users in the organization. This whitepaper discusses ten common problems encountered by technicians today and their symptoms, causes, and resolutions.

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Tracking carbon footprint for copiers and MFPs


March 9, 2010 by Sam Narisi

Ricoh recently announced a new management system for its copier/MFPs that will allow managers to track the energy used by their device. More…

The future of data security?


March 9, 2010 by Sam Narisi

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Attacks on businesses’ most important data keep escalating as hackers get ever more clever at outwitting security software. Now comes a hardware solution that, based on early evaluations, may give the defense a real advantage. More…

Postal Service: Transform or die


March 8, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

The US Postal Service (USPS) is in crisis. Overall mail volume has gone from 213 billion items in 2006 to 177 billion in 2009. More…

Staples jumps into printing services business


March 5, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

Long a major supplier of retail printers, toner and ink, office supplies company Staples is now getting into the printer services business. More…

6% of adults have been victims of stolen health info


March 3, 2010 by Sam Narisi

It’s not just financial documents identity thieves are after. A new survey pinpoints another highly sought-after source of personal information: More…

Zero-day IE bug confirmed by Microsoft


March 3, 2010 by Sam Narisi

There’s been a lot of talk lately about the security problems with older versions of Internet Explorer. Now, a serious bug in newer releases has been uncovered, too. More…

The Tangled Web: Silent Threats & Invisible Enemies


March 2, 2010 by Luke Marchie

The Tangled Web: Silent Threats & Invisible Enemies

When cyber-criminals stage attacks on businesses with covert malware, spam and scams that drain employee productivity, users aren’t aware they’ve been victimized. Rich media, open-source platforms and social-networking sites are vulnerable to these threats. Learn how a hosted web security and content filtering service intercepts all types of web-borne attacks.

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Fill ‘er up with ‘trashahol’


March 2, 2010 by Sam Narisi

Those dumpster loads of waste paper your office generates may have an even better destination than being recycled into toilet paper. Meet trashohol  — a new method for turning paper waste into ethanol. More…


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