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April 25, 2025  — 11 min read
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April 25, 2025  — 11 min read
How do patch management solutions increase MSPs and ITs operational efficiency?
In this article, we will cover in detail what patch management software is, why it is essential, what benefits it offers, how it works, and how it improves your business. Whether you already use patch management software and want a better solution or have not equipped your organization with such a tool, this article will answer your most important questions.
April 30, 2014  — 1 min read
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April 30, 2014  — 1 min read
From Sledgehammers to Blowtorches, Gratifying Ways to Destroy a Hard Drive
Conventional wisdom and sound data protection practices suggest that you should keep old hard drives, just in case of emergency. But for those who can't resist the temptation, here are a few of the most exciting methods to destroy a hard drive. Be sure to check out BuzzFeed for more inspiration:
April 29, 2014  — 2 min read
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April 29, 2014  — 2 min read
How Image Backup Helps Protect Data Against Hidden Threats: A Q&A With Joel Berman
No doubt you’ve heard about the Heartbleed bug and and how a simple coding error in OpenSSL, the Internet's most popular open source cryptographic library, has exposed countless passwords and security credentials to online hackers. Internet services have updated their systems and strengthened security in response to Heartbleed, which is used by more than two-thirds of web servers worldwide, but the vulnerability highlights the often hidden threats to data security. Here, Joel Berman, Acronis fellow and longtime IT professional, explains the implications of surreptitious malware threats such as Heartbleed and explains how image backup could help IT pros prevent data loss in the first place.
April 25, 2014  — 2 min read
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April 25, 2014  — 2 min read
Samsung's Data Center Fire & The Evolving Role of the CIO: Weekly Roundup
Data center fires are no joking matter. They can happen to any organization, big or small, as Samsung found this week when its South Korean data center caught fire. The damage caused a global service outage for Samsung customers. Here's the latest on data disaster prevention methods, and other data protection news from around the Web this week:
April 24, 2014  — 3 min read
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April 24, 2014  — 3 min read
A Brief History of Data Storage
Did you know that all of "Toy Story 2" was nearly wiped out? Or that Kurt Vonnegut predicted the future of storage? From punch cards to clouds, here's a look at man's quest to protect our greatest asset: data.
April 23, 2014  — 3 min read
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April 23, 2014  — 3 min read
Behind the Camera: How One Chicago Filmmaker Protects His Digital Stories
Filmmaking has come a long way since the VHS tapes and bulky cameras of the ‘90s. But along with new technology comes the need for increased data storage capacity — and a higher risk of data loss.
April 22, 2014  — 3 min read
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April 22, 2014  — 3 min read
How MSPs Adapt to New Data Protection Buying Behavior: Q&A with Gigaom's Ashar Baig
As the channel landscape grows increasingly complex, vendors must truly understand the market — and their partners' customers — to provide value. That's true for data protection and backup services alike, though changes in buying behavior have altered the definition of a strategic relationship between vendors and their managed service provider (MSP) partners. Here, Ashar Baig, research director at Gigaom Research and a channel expert, explains the data protection challenges MSPs' customers face, how vendors can help their partners help themselves and what MSPs look for in a vendor partner.
April 18, 2014  — 2 min read
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April 18, 2014  — 2 min read
Heartbleed Advice for MSPs and the IRS Misses Windows XP Deadline: Weekly Roundup
Unless you've been living underneath a rock for the past two weeks, you've no doubt heard about the panic that the Heartbleed bug has caused among Internet users. MSPs can assuage their customers' concerns by providing them the information they need. Here's the latest on Heartbleed and more data protection news from around the Web this week:
April 17, 2014  — 2 min read
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April 17, 2014  — 2 min read
Cloud Vendor Buyer's Guide: 4 Ways to Make the Choice a Breeze
A dedicated IT team can help a small business scale and grow quickly, but it's not a luxury all SMBs can afford. But the ever-present threat of a computer crash or other data disasters mean that businesses can't afford not to invest in some kind of IT solution. For many, this means outsourcing at least a portion of IT infrastructure to cloud and other third-party vendors.
April 15, 2014  — 3 min read
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April 15, 2014  — 3 min read
End of Days for Windows XP: 9 Steps Every User Needs to Know
After 13 years, Microsoft finally discontinued support and security updates for Windows XP on April 8th. While the sunset date was no secret, nearly 28 percent of the world’s computers still rely on the massively popular operating system.
April 15, 2014  — 1 min read
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April 15, 2014  — 1 min read
Infographic: Backin' Up The Data
In a recent survey conducted by Acronis, people were asked they value more: their data or their device. The overwhelming answer was data, including precious (and often irreplaceable) photos, videos, music and contacts. However, people are notorious for not backing up that digital data. According to the survey, 40 percent of people hadn't backed up in at least three months.
April 11, 2014  — 2 min read
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April 11, 2014  — 2 min read
So Long Microsoft XP and What Dark Clouds Mean For IT: Weekly Roundup
Tuesday, April 8 marked the end of an era. Microsoft is no longer providing security updates for XP, its 13-year-old operating system. But despite warnings from security experts, and even Microsofts execs, 36 percent of XP users have no plans to switch. Here's a look at the risks businesses face with lingering instances of XP, tips on how to migrate to a new OS and the latest data protection news from around the Web this week:
April 09, 2014  — 2 min read
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April 09, 2014  — 2 min read
4 Ways to Stop Mobile Malware in Its Tracks
How much does your workforce know about mobile security? Adopting a “bring your own device” (BYOD) policy can introduce the benefits of convenience and cost savings, but without proper planning, it also can put an organization at risk for mobile malware.