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The Impact of the Broadcom Purchase of VMware to Small Businesses

Mar 07, 2024

In the time since Broadcom closed its acquisition of VMware, the company has made sweeping changes to VMware’s software licensing, product portfolio, and partner program, and executives admit these changes have confused and concerned customers and ...

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10 Cloud Backup and Archiving Myths

Aug 03, 2023

Businesses want to protect their sensitive data, especially when it comes to data stored "in the cloud". But some treat backup and archiving as an afterthought. Why? One key reason is that we're awash in misinformation. These myths need to be busted ...

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We Need to be in the Cloud! Don't We?

Jun 16, 2022

We get a ton of questions about "the cloud." When is a good time to migrate our infrastructure to the cloud? Should we be using Microsoft 365 (cloud-based) instead of traditional Office (device-based)? Can we move our servers into the cloud? Are ...

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Why the Native Backup for Microsoft 365 Isn't Enough

Aug 19, 2021

These days, when it comes to backing up your business' data there's no excuse for failing to do so — whether you use on-site servers or cloud solutions. Backups ensure that you have a copy of your data and files available should the unthinkable ...

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Data Loss Spikes Under the New Work From Home Paradigm

Nov 12, 2020

These days, COVID-19-era data breaches are going beyond the standard CEO fraud, hacking, passwords exposed on the dark web, and other hot cybersecurity topics. Unfortunately for too many businesses, the data loss — from theft or otherwise — is ...

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Has the Pandemic Changed Your Mind About the Cloud?

Oct 29, 2020

Before the pandemic, the main business interruption everyone here in Los Angeles thought about or planned for was, frankly, simply an earthquake. I think we'd all agree that the thought was this would be some sort of business interruption, we'd pick ...

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Business Continuity  in Your Security Plan

Business Continuity - Risk vs. Impact

Feb 14, 2019

I believe everything in life is a learning opportunity. I also believe all facets of our lives are interconnected. So, if something happens in my personal life, I tend to think about how it relates in some way to my professional life. Case in point ...

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Business Continuity  in Your Security Plan

How Business Continuity Can Fill the Hole in Your Security Plan

Sep 04, 2018

You think you’re prepared for the worst: You’ve purchased new antivirus software, have a great new firewall in place, and even hired an IT security “tech” to help “man the gates” to protect your network and computer systems from malicious actors. ...

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Investment Advisors Can Implement A Successful Business Continuity Plan

3 Ways RIAs Can Implement A Business Continuity Plan

Jan 22, 2018

Through business continuity planning, Los Angeles registered investment advisors (RIAs) can deliver important services to clients — even in the event of a disaster or another disruption. A firm can minimize threats and quickly rebound from ...

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How Business Continuity Management Minimizes Threats for RIAs

Oct 09, 2015

There have been a lot of news headlines about companies that experience data loss due to natural disasters, equipment failure, employee error, and malicious interference. It all emphasizes the importance of having good business continuity management ...

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4 Business Continuity Planning Tips for LA CPAs

May 27, 2015

You worked hard to establish your Los Angeles CPA firm and to climb the ranks of the accounting profession to where you are now. You want to take care of your reputation and your clients’ privacy and profitability. Establishing a predictable, stable ...

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