Posts by The Abacus Blog Team
Three Types of Server Virtualization Explained
Server virtualization has its fair share of benefits for a business – maximizing the IT capabilities, saving physical spaces, and cutting costs on energy and new equipment. But for a company that’s just starting to explore the realm of server virtualization, choosing one from the three types of server virtualization can be daunting. So what…
Read MoreHow Banks and Financial Organizations Can Achieve IT Compliance
Security is a top priority for any financial organization, big or small. With the rise of online banking, credit card use, and other digital transactions, cybersecurity is as imperative as keeping your physical vaults locked. Due to the large amount of data passing through financial institutions, the US government has made it mandatory of banks…
Read More7 Best Cloud Storage Options for SMBs
For small businesses, it has become increasingly important to find an efficient way to store files and data. Files regarding your suppliers, customers, and other contacts should be kept safe – otherwise, it may cost you a lot of time and money. Aside from safely storing the files, data should also be easily accessible from…
Read More6 Cybersecurity Threats to Law Firms
Law firms store a lot of sensitive information and data, which makes them a prime target for many cybercriminals. Aside from being a “one-stop shop” for these hackers, law firms, like many businesses, fail to recognize how vulnerable they are and end up having lax security against cyber attacks. So what are the major cybersecurity…
Read MoreWhat Are the Benefits of Server Virtualization?
Server virtualization is the process of converting a physical server into multiple, isolated virtual servers through a software application. Instead of running only one operating system, users can maximize the server in different ways through virtualization. So what are the benefits of server virtualization? By partitioning your server to run multiple programs, you can lessen…
Read MoreHow Much Does a Server Cost for a Small Business?
When a business starts to grow, so too does its data and network needs. When you run a larger business, getting a server to link your computers and data under a single network is essentially a requirement – for safety, accessibility, speed, and so much more – but for a small business the decision to…
Read MoreHow to Stay Productive with Remote Access
We’re all feeling the lockdown blues right about now, and for many of us who aren’t on the frontlines, we’re now working from home for longer periods than ever before. And while working from home may seem amazing at first – leisure-wear all day and no office chit chat – the lines between work and…
Read MoreWhat Is The Difference Between EDR and Antivirus?
Threats are an ever-present concern when it comes to a business’s network security, and how you manage these threats is determined by the network security choices you make. And one common question that we get at Abacus is whether a business should choose EDR or antivirus, or more specifically, EPP. To understand which would work…
Read MoreIT Disaster Recovery Templates: How To Write One From Scratch
The disaster recovery plan (DRP) is a comprehensive document written to help businesses resume functionality in the event of a disaster. Disasters are defined as anything that cause interruption to business operations, which could range from cyberattacks to natural disasters like hurricanes. Looking for a free IT disaster recovery template? In this article, we break…
Read MoreBest Remote Access Software: Choosing Your Remote Access Solutions
Equipping your business with remote access functionalities is essential in today’s digital age. With remote access, your team can work outside the office and maintain the same level of productivity regardless of location. Still not sure what is the best remote access software for your business? In this article, we round up the top six…
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