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How LA Investment Advisors Are Securing Wireless Networks

May 14, 2015

Wireless vulnerabilities can open the door to catastrophe. Unprotected connections are prime opportunities for hackers to access sensitive financial information. Even wireless LANs can have rogue access points, which are gateways that have been ...

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9 Business Continuity Planning Tips for LA Distributors

May 12, 2015

Business continuity planning is based on four key factors: people, information, premises, and technology. People are what make Los Angeles distributors work. Information, whether sales, merchandising, support, shipping or accounting, needs to be ...

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Security Starts With You

May 08, 2015

Seems like a simple concept. Of all the things that impact security the most, and specifically network security, it really all comes down to the human element. We can, technically speaking, “lock down” the network to be as tight as can be. But, ...

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Integrating Remote Offices into Your LA Investment Advisor Firm

May 08, 2015

Thanks to mobile technology, nearly every company has one or more remote offices. The benefits they represent include easier access to a wider client base, reduced commute time for staff who live far from the main office, and greater visibility to ...

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Why LA Distributors Need a Security Threat Assessment

May 07, 2015

Running a busy Los Angeles distribution company without knowing how well you would stand up to security threats is like driving fast in a car that left the factory untested. If a bump in the road sends a wheel flying off, be prepared for a rough ...

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4 Simple Ways LA CPAs Can Increase Their Tech ROI

May 05, 2015

For every technology investment your Los Angeles CPA firm makes, you want to ensure you get a decent amount of return. Technology return on investment can take many forms: Increased employee productivity Improved client service, satisfaction, and ...

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5 Tips for LA Distributors on Mobile Security

May 02, 2015

There are invaders among your employees and they’re crunching your distributor data. They’re hiding in jacket pockets, purses, and briefcases. They come from the planet Mobile, an alien world where users don’t think or behave like traditional IT ...

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5 IT Disaster Recovery Plan Best Practices for LA CPAs

May 01, 2015

California has the unenviable ranking of second place for the top ten states most at risk for disasters. There have been seventy-nine major disasters in California since 1953 and the last major earthquake in Southern California wreaked havoc on the ...

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How LA Investment Advisors Increase Network Security

Apr 28, 2015

For LA investment advisors, network security is paramount because data protection is an essential part of any financial transaction. To comply with applicable regulations and satisfy potential investors, financial advisory firms must be able to ...

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CPAs Select Security as the Top Technology Priority

Apr 28, 2015

According to a recent article in the Journal of Accountancy, securing their information ranks as the top priority for US and Canadian CPAs. This from a finding of the 25th Anniversary North American Top Technology Initiatives Survey released by the ...

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7 Mistakes LA Distributors Make on IT Disaster Recovery Plans

Apr 27, 2015

Is there any part of your business that does not depend on IT in some way? Nowadays even the coffee machine in the hall has a processor in it. Your IT systems help you manage your stock, run your warehouse, manage your orders, bill your customers ...

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