tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866365202012130552024-02-20T14:11:36.173-08:00The Impact of IT on HealthcareAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234292053333789387noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186636520201213055.post-60226154490094547212016-09-06T09:28:00.001-07:002016-09-06T09:28:15.947-07:00The Encrypto Virus<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">You may
recently have heard of a new variant in ransomware, “The Encrypto Virus”. This
is a particularly nasty piece of malware that, in addition to locking your
computer, sets a time limit on “unlocking” it, and threatens to destroy all
your information if you don’t pay. Once your computer has been infected the
message displayed on the screen warns that your files have all been encrypted
and if you don’t send a payment within a certain time frame, all your
information will be lost forever—no one will ever be able to unlock your files
without the hacker’s “key” to decryption.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">How does the
Encrypto virus spread? Typically, through email, the hackers hide the Encrypto
virus in an attachment that looks like a PDF but is actually an executable, or
.exe file. If you or someone on your staff opens the phony PDF, the virus
encrypts the files on your computer and tells you that you can only get the key
to unlock them if you pay.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">It’s a scary
possibility. An attorney in Oklahoma made the news recently when he went public
about his law firm being attacked by the Encrypto virus, and his plans to pay
the ransom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">So, what can
you do to protect yourself and your small business network against the Encrypto
virus and other types of malware that attack by encrypting your files?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">First, we know
you’ve heard this often but it’s well worth repeating—always be vigilantly
careful about opening attachments to email! The fake PDFs containing the
Encrypto virus will seem to come from a trusted source, like Xerox delivering a
scanned image, or FedEx sending package tracking information. If you or your
staff EVER receive emails with attachments, make sure you are actually
expecting that email and its attached information from that particular source
before opening the attachments. It’s easy to forget during a hectic work day,
especially when you have an intimidating backlog of email to get through, but
it’s vital to preventing these kinds of computer viruses from infecting your
system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">If you’re using
Windows, disabling hidden file extensions can help detect these attacks before
your computer is infected.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">If your
computer does get infected by this type of encryption virus, manually
disconnect it from your wireless or wired connection immediately in order to
prevent it from spreading to other computers on your network.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Another
reminder that almost can’t be repeated enough—make sure you have a separate
backup system for all your most important files. If you lack such a system or
just want some advice about your best options, Full Sky specializes in network
services. We also offer consultation and planning for the best network
security. Call or email us with any questions <a href="mailto:info@fullskytech.com">info@fullskytech.com</a> or 513 206 9971 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234292053333789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186636520201213055.post-67167171683803143162016-07-06T10:47:00.002-07:002016-07-06T10:47:23.596-07:00Is the Cloud the Right Place for Your Business?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<o:p> </o:p>Whether it’s because of Apple’s iCloud, Dropbox or another
platform, most people in Cincinnati are now familiar with the basic idea of
what the cloud is and what it has to offer. While it’s fairly easy for individuals
to get on board with this concept, businesses are often more resistant to
making the transition.</div>
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The most common reason businesses are hesitant to transition
to the cloud is because they have concerns about security. Given the various
data breaches that happen to organizations of almost all sizes, it’s completely
valid to have concerns about cloud security. That being said, it’s important to
emphasize that when the proper security measures and policies are in place,
cloud platforms can be just as secure as any other type of storage.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Because moving to the cloud can provide a Cincinnati
business with numerous advantages, we want to touch on some of the key
benefits, as well as look at the security issue in a little greater detail:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Enjoy Greater Flexibility</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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One of the big benefits that goes along with the transition
from physical servers to virtual ones is the increased flexibility that becomes
available. For example, if there’s a sudden spike in usage, there’s no need to
worry about a crash. Instead, being on an optimized cloud platforms means that
additional server resources can be spun up within minutes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Save Money and Time</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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On the other side of the point touched on above, being in a
virtual environment means that resources don’t need to run 100% of the time. If
resources aren’t being used, they can be turned off for the time being, which
means that your business won’t spend on things it’s not using. Having this
level of control in a straightforward format also means notable savings of
time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Take Advantage of
More Effective Project Monitoring</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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When any type of project is spread across numerous
locations, it can be difficult to accurately monitor how well it is moving
forward. The great thing about utilizing a cloud solution is the centralized structure
of this type of system means that everyone involved will be able to accurately
look at how well the project is progressing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Dedicated Hardware
Can Actually Increase Security</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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As mentioned earlier in this post, security is definitely an
important consideration for any type of cloud platform. But even though
security is something that needs to be carefully evaluated, the right cloud
system can actually provide an optimal amount of security. As long as firewall,
anti-virus and physical security rules are all utilized, a cloud solution can
deliver all the benefits discussed above within a very secure system.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Want to learn more about transitioning your business to the
cloud in an optimal and secure way? Call (513) 206 9971 to speak to a member of
the Full Sky Technologies team about your specific cloud business needs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.fullskytechnologies.com/">www.fullskytechnologies.com</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234292053333789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186636520201213055.post-68220927763138585762016-03-07T11:03:00.000-08:002016-03-07T11:03:04.892-08:00WHAT IS RANSOMEWARE???????<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What is Ransomware? Let us define Malware first. Malware is a term used to describe any type
of software that’s designed to disrupt normal computer operations. Malware can
also collect private information or take control of a computer system. The
history of malware dates back several decades, with one of the most notable
examples being the first Internet Worm. Although many early examples of malware
were written as pranks or experiments, modern malware is generally created and
distributed with very specific goals in mind.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Within the umbrella of malware
is a specific type of software known as ransomware. The way that ransomware
works is it stops someone from using their computer. The reason this type of
software is called ransomware is once it blocks someone, it displays a message
indicating that the only way to regain control of their computer is to send a
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<b>Scare Tactics Used By Ransomware<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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While ransomware comes in many
different forms, one of the most common examples is a web browser will suddenly
display a message that is supposedly from the FBI or another government agency.
The message will accuse the user of doing something illegal, and then inform
them that they can avoid criminal charges by paying a fine. Money Pak is the
most commonly requested form of payment.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Another example of ransomware
that has become quite prevalent is known as FakeBsod. This malware program
injects JavaScript code into a browser and displays a blue screen that mimics
the look of a fatal Windows error screen. The screen includes a message to call
a Microsoft technician. If someone calls the toll-free number that’s listed,
they will be asked to send a payment to fix the issue.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Chimera Ransomware is Targeting Businesses<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Ransomware has really taken off
during the last couple of years. In most cases, ransomware has targeted people
who are browsing the Internet on their personal computers. However, a new
ransomware program known as Chimera is specifically targeting businesses. The way
that this especially nasty form of ransomware works is it will send an email to
an employee.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The email will include a link
to what’s supposedly an internal job application or corporate deal. If an
employee clicks the link, they will be taken to a Dropbox file that contains
the malicious code. Opening the file will result in that computer being
infected and all local files getting encrypted. Upon restarting the computer,
the employee will see a message on their desktop that demands a Bitcoin payment
of around $700. Although it’s possible to remove this ransomware without
paying, a much better option is to prevent it from getting on a company network
in the first place.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you want to protect your
business against ransomware and other forms of malware, be sure to learn about
the different managed network services in Cincinnati that we offer. Call or
e-mail for more information, or to schedule a network security Evaluation. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Full Sky Technologies: 513 206
9971 Email: <a href="mailto:Info@fullskytech.com">Info@fullskytech.com</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234292053333789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186636520201213055.post-6905860645129711532015-12-31T03:39:00.001-08:002015-12-31T03:39:23.498-08:00The Top 5 IT Trends That Will Stand Out in 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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outsourcing their IT needs and decides to follow through with this plan, they
will see both immediate and ongoing benefits from this decision. Because there
are numerous benefits that go along with outsourcing IT to the right provider,
we want to highlight the top five:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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control IT costs. Trying to handle IT in-house comes with a lot of unexpected
variables and almost always ends up costing more than projected. With
outsourced IT, you’ll know the exact costs of specific IT investments before
committing to them. The cost transparency provided by outsourcing empowers
businesses to make the best IT decisions at different stages of growth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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department is a complicated and potentially risky task. It only takes one bad
hire to compromise an entire IT department. For businesses that are just
starting to look at IT, trying to figure out what qualities a new hire should
possess can be next to impossible. Outsourcing eliminates this complexity. All
you need to do is get client references from an outsourced provider and then
speak to the references that are similar to the size of your business. This
will allow you to easily confirm that the provider is able to handle all of
your IT needs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your IT needs in the hands of highly trained and experienced professionals, but
the excellent work done by outsourced IT professionals costs significantly less
than having a team in-house. The reduced costs of outsourced labor actually
makes it possible for businesses to do more in terms of IT than they could afford
in-house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> </span></strong><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Taking advantage of a </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">managed IT service Contract <span style="color: #606060;">is the best way for a business to dramatically increase
their security and significantly reduce their risk of any type of digital
breach. The importance of having an outsourced team that’s constantly
monitoring for and taking proactive steps against digital threats can’t be
emphasized enough.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> </span></strong><b><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Focus on What Your Cincinnati Business Does Best</span></b><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">While IT can play a key role in
helping a Cincinnati business grow and thrive, trying to deal with IT in-house
can be a major distraction. Instead of requiring a huge investment of focus and
resources, outsourcing allows a business to take care of all their IT needs
without getting pulled away from what they do best.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><br />
At Full Sky Technologies</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><span style="color: #606060;">, we specialize in providing
outsourced IT services to small and medium businesses across Cincinnati. We’re
able to provide custom IT solutions based on exactly what a business needs. So
if you want to work with an IT provider that will treat your business as a true
partner, be sure to get in touch </span>with us online at <a href="mailto:info@fullskytech.com">info@fullskytech.com</a> <span style="color: #606060;"> or by calling 513-206-9971</span><span style="color: #606060;">.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><span style="color: #606060;">www.fullskytechnologies.com </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><span style="color: #606060;"><br /></span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234292053333789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186636520201213055.post-62299035670009187312015-12-15T13:05:00.001-08:002015-12-15T13:05:05.033-08:00Add Value to Your Business by Consolidating into a Managed Service<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">With a
Managed Service Agreement you don’t have to worry about handling your IT needs
in-house. Instead, you can let Full Sky Technologies handle all your computer
network, IT management and technical support needs. If you’re wondering whether
or not this type of arrangement makes sense for your business, we want to cover
five ways managed IT support can add value:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<ol start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #606060; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">You’ll Save Money</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">As a
business, it’s vital to keep an eye on your bottom line. One of the reasons
that managed <strong>IT solutions, </strong>often
sell themselves is businesses can immediately calculate how much they’ll save.
When compared to the cost of having one or more in-house IT employees, as well
as the potential cost of not taking IT seriously, the savings offered by a
managed option are very appealing.</span><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<ol start="2" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #606060; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Focus on What Your Business Does Best</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
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<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">In order for
a business to grow, it needs to have the right IT resources. However, that
doesn’t mean you want to turn into a tech company. Trying to deal with IT needs
in-house can become a huge distraction for a business. By handing this type of
work over to knowledgeable professionals, you can stay focused on the things
that your business does best.</span><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<ol start="3" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #606060; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Benefit from Proactive Solutions</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">When you
hire an <strong>IT service provider</strong>,
they’re not going to wait around for something to go wrong. Instead, they’re
going to take the necessary steps to ensure that your business is protected
against a wide range of problems. Knowing that a dedicated team is working
diligently on all of the IT needs for your business will provide you with peace
of mind.</span><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<ol start="4" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #606060; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Know Costs Ahead of Time</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Cash flow is
an issue that affects businesses of all sizes. What’s great about the
straightforward pricing structure of IT is you don’t have to waste time
guessing about price or being worried that you will get hit with unexpected
charges. Instead, you’ll be able to negotiate an ongoing standard rate. Not
having to deal with fluctuations in pricing is a big plus for businesses.</span><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<ol start="5" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #606060; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Fast Responses When You Need It Most</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">While the
managed team responsible for your IT support will work hard to keep things
running smoothly at all times, there will still be situations where your
business requires immediate IT help. Since those are the times when you want to
know that help is available, it’s very reassuring to be able to enlist
immediate and reliable help with a single phone call to your managed IT
provider.</span><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">If you would like to talk
about the specific IT needs that your business has, you can easily get in touch
with us by calling us today at 513 206 9971 or emailing us at
helpdesk@fullskytech.com</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234292053333789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186636520201213055.post-36698885281805919602015-11-30T07:38:00.001-08:002015-11-30T07:38:17.154-08:00What You Need to Know about Disaster Recovery<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Far too many
businesses operate under the assumption that a disaster scenario could never
happen to them. Although it would be great if no business ever had to deal with
a disaster and the subsequent fallout, the reality is this is something that
many businesses will have to deal with at some point. Regardless of their size,
there are circumstances that are outside the control of any business. Whether
it’s the result of a freak accident or a deliberate sabotage, businesses need
to have a plan in place for how they’re going to deal with this kind of event.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Since
recovering from a disaster isn’t something that most businesses have experience
doing, it doesn’t make sense for them to try to figure out everything on their
own. Instead, a much better approach is to enlist the help of disaster recovery
services.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">At Full Sky
Technologies, we offer IT disaster recovery solutions. Because we have so much
experience in this area, we want to share our advice about what businesses
should do to recover from a disaster scenario:</span></div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<strong><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Have a Master Contact List</span></strong></div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">If a
business experiences a major disaster, it can turn all operations upside down.
One of the best ways to minimize the negative fallout from this type of
incident is to keep everyone in the loop. By having a contact list that
includes vendors, partners and all other individuals who are relevant to a
business, they can keep some form of communication open as everything else is
being addressed.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<strong><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Backups and Risk Assessment</span></strong></div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Most
businesses know that they should back up all of their data. However, due to
everything else they have going on, backups often get done far less frequently
than they should. Ensuring that no one is caught off guard is why a business
should work with an IT provider to create the right type of backup strategy.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Going
through the process of pinpointing when and how backups should be handled is
also a good opportunity to look for other points of risk. By understanding the
potential weak points of a business, it becomes much easier to look for
potential solutions.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<strong><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Don’t Try to Do Everything Alone</span></strong></div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Dealing with
a disaster of any scale isn’t something that’s easy for a business to do. That
being said, it’s not something a business should attempt to resolve all on
their own. Instead, they should turn to experienced professionals for help. By
working with Full Sky Technologies, data recovery in Cincinnati, OH will be far
more effective.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Additionally,
businesses can minimize their downside by being proactive. Call Full Sky
Technologies today at 513 206 9971 or Email us at helpdesk@fullskytech.com to
learn more about what your business can do to help prevent data loss, as well
as how we can help you prepare in the event that disaster does strike.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234292053333789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186636520201213055.post-50580338971209015362015-10-27T12:04:00.000-07:002015-10-27T12:04:26.898-07:00Does IT Support make Sense For your Business? Answer These Following Questions. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Business
growth is a very tricky subject. If certain decisions are made too early, they
can hurt the business before it gets a chance to establish a solid foundation.
On the other hand, putting a decision off for too long can hold a business back
from hitting its stride.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">One key area of decision making for many businesses is in
regards to IT. As a business starts to grow, decisions need to be made about
whether or not the time is right to <strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif;">hire
an IT service provider</span></strong>. Because not every business has the same
needs, the best IT solutions are those that can be customized.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">While not every business is going to follow the exact same path
with IT, there are some practices for putting the right pieces in place at the
optimal time. So with that objective in mind, let’s look at the top five signs
that it’s time to invest in IT solutions for your business:</span></div>
<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">1. You Need IT But Hiring Doesn’t Make Sense</span></strong><b><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
</span></b><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
Putting together an in-house IT team can be very expensive. Most companies are
going to need IT services long before they have the revenue to support the
salary and other costs of an in-house team. In this scenario, a managed IT
service provider in Cincinnati can provide the solutions you need in a more
cost-effective manner.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<strong><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">2. Your Business Doesn’t Have a Clear Backup Strategy</span></strong></div>
<br />
<div style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Far too many businesses take an “it won’t happen to us” approach
to data backup. Unfortunately, that type of gamble can lead to major
consequences. If you want to properly protect your business and customers, you
need an IT service provider that can put a reliable backup strategy in place
and manage it.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<strong><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">3. Initiatives Are Being Held Back By Lack of IT Capabilities</span></strong></div>
<br />
<div style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">If there are things that your company wants to do but are unable
to do them because you don’t have the IT resources in place, enlisting the help
of IT consultants needs to be at the top of your to-do list.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<strong><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">4. You’re Concerned About Security</span></strong></div>
<br />
<div style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">As Sony and other high profile hacks have shown, businesses that
don’t take the necessary steps to protect themselves run the risk of major
cyber-security breaches. If you want to protect your business, then your
business needs an IT service provider sooner rather than later.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
<strong><span style="color: #606060; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">5. You Can’t Get IT Support When Your Business Needs It</span></strong></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "ArialMT",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">How
Proactive IT Services Can Help Improve Your Business Security</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "ArialMT",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">Over
the last year, companies of all sizes have found themselves dealing with large
hacks and data breaches. While it's easy to assume that these kinds of hacks
are events that come out of the blue, that's not an accurate picture of what
often happens.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "ArialMT",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">In
multiple cases, it's come to light that businesses have failed to take the
necessary steps to prevent these hacks. In several high-profile incidents,
companies actually went out of their way to avoid spending on the necessary
security measures. As these events have shown, trying to cut costs upfront is
simply not worth the potential risk exposure that doing so can create.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "ArialMT",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">The
Reality of Hacking and Data Breaches</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "ArialMT",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">When
hackers take the time to go after very large corporations, they generally have
a very specific reason for doing so. Whether it's because they see the
corporation as a lucrative target or don't agree with the way the corporation
does business, these hacks are very coordinated efforts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "ArialMT",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">What
many people don't realize is for the majority of other hacking and data breach
incidents, the individuals carrying out these acts aren't targeting their
actions in a hyper-focused way. Instead, they're looking for the lowest hanging
fruit in terms of weaknesses. From software that hasn't been updated to
companies that don't have a strong password policy in place, these are the
types of vulnerabilities that hackers can target on a large scale with minimal
effort.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "ArialMT",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">An
IT Services Company Can Help You Take Preventative Action</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "ArialMT",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">Since
the majority of hacks and data breaches result because companies have little to
no cyber security in place, Cincinnati business owners can greatly reduce their
risk of any type of compromising event by working with knowledgable IT
consultants.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "ArialMT",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">By
actively seeking out IT support in Cincinnati for security, your business can
eliminate many of these issues that create hacking vulnerabilities. Some of the
steps that IT support in Cincinnati can take include implementing solutions to
secure against spyware, malware and viruses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "ArialMT",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">Remote
backup and patch deployment are two more business IT solutions that can play a
key role in ensuring that all of a company's data is secure. And whether your
business is already utilizing cloud technologies or wants to transition to the
cloud in a way that's fully secure, we can assist with all the necessary
preventative steps. Another big advantage of working with Skynet Innovations is
we can provide ongoing support to ensure your networks and data remain secure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "ArialMT",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">If
you want to be sure that your business doesn't have any large vulnerabilities
that could leave it open to a hack or data breach, be sure to contact us today
to set up a consultation. 513 206 9971</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "ArialMT","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;"><b>The
Smart Way to Approach Small Business IT Budgeting</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "ArialMT","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">Most
businesses are aware that they can gain a lot by making the right investments
in IT. However, just because businesses understand the value of IT doesn't mean
they automatically know which investments they should make. In addition to
being unclear about which investments make the most sense, plenty of businesses
have questions about the most effective way to approach budgeting for IT.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "ArialMT","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">Since
these are questions that come up on a regular basis, we thought it would be
helpful to share some of our insights. In terms of IT budgeting, two things
that businesses need to take into account are emergencies and unexpected issues
that come up. For example, even though it may not be possible to foresee when a
computer or server is going to crash, it's important for those types of events
to be taken into account during conversations about budgeting.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "ArialMT","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">Preventative
Action is the Best Way to Optimize An IT Budget</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "ArialMT","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">One
lesson that far too many businesses have to learn the hard way is that it costs
more to fix something that goes wrong than it does to make an upfront investment
in preventing it from happening. That reality is why small business IT support
is such a wise investment. When a Cincinnati business takes advantage of IT
support prior to anything going wrong, they are able to avoid many of the
issues that end up plaguing other businesses at some point.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "ArialMT","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">The
reason why preventative action is less expensive than reacting to an emergency
is straightforward. When IT professionals are asked to provide preventative
services, they are able to do so in a way that is measured and can be carried
out in a straightforward manner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "ArialMT","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">On
the other hand, when a business has something go terribly wrong and calls an IT
company in a panic, the company doesn't have any reference point for how the
business operates. Instead, they have to go into the situation blindly and try
to pinpoint what went wrong as quickly as possible. So just as ER visits are
more expensive than routine checkups, the same is true for<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>IT services for small businesses.</span></div>
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Action and Stay Up to Date</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "ArialMT","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">When
you take the initiative to hire professionals who can provide you with small
business IT solutions, you can be confident that your software will be kept up
to date. Just keep in mind that in addition to software, hardware also needs
periodic updating. So when this advice is provided by your IT consultants, it's
something that your business will definitely benefit from following.</span></div>
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for small businesses that are the right fit for your specific needs, be sure to
contact us so we can set up a consultation. Info@fullskytech.com or 513 206 9971 to speak with a representative. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234292053333789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186636520201213055.post-9356795710300593992015-08-12T08:30:00.002-07:002015-08-12T08:30:28.882-07:00Is the Cloud the Right Place for Your Business?<div class="MsoNormal">
Whether it’s because of Apple’s iCloud, Dropbox or another
platform, most people in Cincinnati are now familiar with the basic idea of
what the cloud is and what it has to offer. While it’s fairly easy for individuals
to get on board with this concept, businesses are often more resistant to
making the transition.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The most common reason businesses are hesitant to transition
to the cloud is because they have concerns about security. Given the various
data breaches that happen to organizations of almost all sizes, it’s completely
valid to have concerns about cloud security. That being said, it’s important to
emphasize that when the proper security measures and policies are in place,
cloud platforms can be just as secure as any other type of storage.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Because moving to the cloud can provide a Cincinnati
business with numerous advantages, we want to touch on some of the key
benefits, as well as look at the security issue in a little greater detail:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Enjoy Greater Flexibility</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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One of the big benefits that goes along with the transition
from physical servers to virtual ones is the increased flexibility that becomes
available. For example, if there’s a sudden spike in usage, there’s no need to
worry about a crash. Instead, being on an optimized cloud platforms means that
additional server resources can be spun up within minutes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Save Money and Time</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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On the other side of the point touched on above, being in a
virtual environment means that resources don’t need to run 100% of the time. If
resources aren’t being used, they can be turned off for the time being, which
means that your business won’t spend on things it’s not using. Having this
level of control in a straightforward format also means notable savings of
time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Take Advantage of
More Effective Project Monitoring</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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When any type of project is spread across numerous
locations, it can be difficult to accurately monitor how well it is moving
forward. The great thing about utilizing a cloud solution is the centralized structure
of this type of system means that everyone involved will be able to accurately
look at how well the project is progressing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Dedicated Hardware
Can Actually Increase Security</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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As mentioned earlier in this post, security is definitely an
important consideration for any type of cloud platform. But even though
security is something that needs to be carefully evaluated, the right cloud
system can actually provide an optimal amount of security. As long as firewall,
anti-virus and physical security rules are all utilized, a cloud solution can
deliver all the benefits discussed above within a very secure system.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Want to learn more about transitioning your business to the
cloud in an optimal and secure way? Call (513) 206 9971 to speak to a member of
the Full Sky Technologies team about your specific cloud business needs.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234292053333789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186636520201213055.post-25980619407587434942015-08-12T08:28:00.002-07:002015-08-12T08:28:46.673-07:00How Important Are Battery Backup Units for Servers?<div class="MsoNormal">
One question we’re commonly asked is whether or not battery
backup units should be used for computer equipment like servers. The
single-word answer to that question is <i>yes</i>.
Since knowing that battery backup units should be used is probably enough to
further pique your interest on this topic, we want to jump into a more detailed
discussion about battery backup units.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>The 3 Main Functions
of Battery Backup Units</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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In addition to the phrase battery backup units, you may also
hear this component referred to as an uninterrupted power supply. Often
abbreviated as UPS, the function of a battery backup unit is to offer an
additional layer of protection in the event of something like a power outage
occurring. By having a UPS in place, you won’t have to worry about losing
sensitive information in the event of a sudden outage. Instead, you’ll have an
extra window of time to save the information. An uninterrupted power supply
also helps to protect against data or system corruption.<o:p></o:p></div>
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To offer those different forms of protection, there are
three main functions that battery backup units supply. The first is to provide
power even when wall power is unavailable. As discussed above, this function
means that even if utility power is cut off, data can be saved and a device can
be properly shut down instead of abruptly cutting off.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The second function of an uninterrupted power supply
involves a term you may have heard in other discussions about servers. That
term is <i>clean power</i>. In this context,
clean power doesn’t refer to things like fossil fuels. Instead, it refers to
power that is consistent in its frequency and voltage. In an ideal world, the
power from the wall would always be clean. But in reality, the power that’s
delivered varies greatly.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When that power goes straight to a server, the device has to
work hard to properly clean it before being used. This can take a toll on
hardware and cause it to wear out prematurely. What’s great about the second
function of a UPS is it’s designed to take on that role. Because it’s fully
optimized for cleaning, it can extend the lifespan of hardware.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Last but not least, an uninterrupted power supply is able
to send a signal to a server, computer or other piece of hardware to let it
know that the power has shut off. By acting as a buffer, the UPS provides a way
for devices to properly shut down or be transferred to another power source. As
with handling the process of cleaning power, this type of buffer will extend
the lifespan of hardware.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you have any additional questions about optimizing your
server performance and lifespan with help from battery backup units, you can
easily get in touch with us by calling (513) 206-9971<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234292053333789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186636520201213055.post-6695642327280464012015-08-04T12:30:00.004-07:002015-08-04T12:30:43.845-07:00What Hospitals Need to Know About Remote Access Hacks<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The term remote access
refers to the ability for employees to access their hospital’s network from
anywhere. Since this enables employees to stay connected from anywhere as long
as they have Internet access, it’s easy to understand the productivity benefits
that remote access can offer. Because of those benefits, more hospitals are
opting for remote access systems. While there are definite upsides to remote
access, it’s important to be aware of the potential downsides as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The biggest issue with a remote access system is that it provides
a potential attack pathway for hackers. How significant is this issue? Research
shows that insecure remote access is the leading cause of data breaches and
hacks. Given the type of sensitive data that hospitals are responsible for
protecting, this form of security needs to be taken very seriously.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Not only are remote
access hacks the source of high-profile data breaches like Target’s compromise
of over 40 million credit and debit cards, but identify theft within the
medical industry has increased 21.7% since last year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<b><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #424242; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">How Can Hospitals Strengthen
Their Remote Access Security?</span></b><span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When it comes to
breaching remote access systems, improperly configured remote management tools
are the most common target. The reason hackers target this element of a system
is because it makes it possible for them to bypass the system’s firewall and gain
remote access to the core system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While IT security for
remote access isn’t a topic that should be taken lightly, the good news is
there are a handful of steps that can be taken to significantly increase
security. Although the steps are fairly straightforward, the reason they are
surprisingly effective is because many organizations never take the time to
implement them. As a result, having them in place will serve as a significant
deterrent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The first step is to
ensure that every user has a unique username and password, and understands the
importance of not sharing those credentials with anyone else. The second step
is to require two-factor authentication. Of all the small wins that can occur,
this is arguably the most significant. Next up is keeping firewall software
updated. Fourth on the list is ensuring HIPAA compliance is maintained.
Finally, it’s important to remind team members about the importance of data
security on a regular basis. Those occasions should also be used to review
current policies and make any necessary updates.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Because this is an
issue with no margin for error, it’s crucial for hospitals to work with
seasoned professionals. If you want to work with a team that has proven IT
security experience, Full Sky Technologies can help. Contact us today at info@fullskytech.com or 513-206-9971 to discuss in detail how we can ensure that all your IT
requirements are met in the most secure way possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234292053333789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186636520201213055.post-20977732762178850332015-08-04T12:25:00.001-07:002015-08-04T12:25:24.119-07:00How Can Healthcare Providers Best Utilize New Technology?<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Given that the
healthcare information technology market is slated to grow by 20% annually for
the next three years and mobile health devices are on pace for annual growth of
33% for the next five years, it’s safe to say that healthcare providers are
going to be presented with many new types of technology.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While new technology
can be exciting and may be the key to unlocking growth, it also comes with a
unique set of challenges. This is especially true in the healthcare field.
Since any new technology that a healthcare provider is considering can have a
significant impact, it’s important to properly weigh every decision.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Because there are so many different elements to consider, we’ve
put together the following guide to help healthcare providers evaluate new
technology options as they present themselves:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<b><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #424242; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">Data is Key</span></b><span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Although the future
looks bright, the current reality of home medical devices is only 10% of them
are able to generate and share electronic data. Since that creates a
significant gap for healthcare providers, shifting to devices that do provide
data capabilities needs to be a priority.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<b><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #424242; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">Don’t Drown in Data</span></b><span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There’s no denying the
fact that data is crucial. That being said, far too many healthcare providers
have found themselves in a position where they feel like they’re drowning in
data. This is why it’s so important for providers to have a clear understanding
of which data truly matters. By taking the time to gain this clarity, it becomes
much easier to fully reap the benefits that new technology has to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<b><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #424242; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">Focus on Specific Use Cases</span></b><span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Because there are so
many different technology options for healthcare providers, it can be hard to
figure out where to start. For providers who are struggling to narrow down
their list of options, turning the focus to specific use cases can be very
helpful. By pinpointing the most pressing use cases, it becomes much easier to
determine which technology is worth pursuing and which options can be passed
for the time being.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<b><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #424242; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">Make Sure You Have the Right
Platform</span></b><span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While much of the new
technology that’s out in the healthcare industry looks great, things can
quickly change when a provider attempts to implement and roll-out new
technology. The most common reason for this type of bottleneck is the
provider’s existing platform isn’t ideal. If you want to avoid encountering
those types of obstacles, you need to make it a priority to review your
platform ahead of time and make any necessary adjustments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you need an
experienced team to help ensure that the integration of new healthcare
technology goes as smoothly as possible, contact Full Sky Technologies at <a href="mailto:info@fullskytech.com">info@fullskytech.com</a> or 513 206 9971 to
learn more about how we can help.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234292053333789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186636520201213055.post-45900148001585778652015-07-01T18:34:00.004-07:002015-07-01T18:34:53.662-07:00New Technology In Healthcare<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Given that the
healthcare information technology market is slated to grow by 20% annually for
the next three years and mobile health devices are on pace for annual growth of
33% for the next five years, it’s safe to say that healthcare providers are
going to be presented with many new types of technology.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While new technology
can be exciting and may be the key to unlocking growth, it also comes with a
unique set of challenges. This is especially true in the healthcare field.
Since any new technology that a healthcare provider is considering can have a
significant impact, it’s important to properly weigh every decision.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Because there are so many different elements to consider, we’ve
put together the following guide to help healthcare providers evaluate new
technology options as they present themselves:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<b><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #424242; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">Data is Key</span></b><span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Although the future
looks bright, the current reality of home medical devices is only 10% of them
are able to generate and share electronic data. Since that creates a
significant gap for healthcare providers, shifting to devices that do provide
data capabilities needs to be a priority.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<b><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #424242; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">Don’t Drown in Data</span></b><span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There’s no denying the
fact that data is crucial. That being said, far too many healthcare providers
have found themselves in a position where they feel like they’re drowning in
data. This is why it’s so important for providers to have a clear understanding
of which data truly matters. By taking the time to gain this clarity, it becomes
much easier to fully reap the benefits that new technology has to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<b><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #424242; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">Focus on Specific Use Cases</span></b><span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Because there are so
many different technology options for healthcare providers, it can be hard to
figure out where to start. For providers who are struggling to narrow down
their list of options, turning the focus to specific use cases can be very
helpful. By pinpointing the most pressing use cases, it becomes much easier to
determine which technology is worth pursuing and which options can be passed
for the time being.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Platform</span></b><span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While much of the new
technology that’s out in the healthcare industry looks great, things can
quickly change when a provider attempts to implement and roll-out new
technology. The most common reason for this type of bottleneck is the
provider’s existing platform isn’t ideal. If you want to avoid encountering
those types of obstacles, you need to make it a priority to review your
platform ahead of time and make any necessary adjustments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you need an
experienced team to help ensure that the integration of new healthcare
technology goes as smoothly as possible, contact Full Sky Technologies at 513
206 9971 to learn more about how we can help<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It wasn’t long ago
when the field of healthcare was considered a laggard in terms of technology.
However, that’s no longer the case. Because healthcare technology is now
leapfrogging other industries, experts have compared the speed with which
healthcare and its quality are changing with that of the industrial revolution.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While healthcare technology is rapidly evolving across the
board, one key area of focus is IT. Because advances in healthcare IT are
having a direct impact on this entire field, let’s take a look at some of the
specific areas that are driving the impact of IT on healthcare:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Although there are
those still stuck in an older mindset, most of the industry agrees that
empowered patients are a good thing. Because technology increases the amount of
data and decision making for patients, it makes it possible for communication
between patients and providers to happen in a more efficient and effective way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In-person visits have
an average cost of $180. With an average cost of just $60, employers will save
as much as $6 billion as more of medical care shifts towards telemedicine. Even
though telemedicine may initially seem like something out of a science fiction
movie, once people think about what most visits entail, it becomes clear that
this is a great way to get faster care without sacrificing quality.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Even though plenty of
people are still skeptical about the Apple Watch, the reason this company
decided to enter this market now and put much of their focus on health is
because the market is expected to explode to $30 billion by 2018.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While the growth rate
of wearables is going to be very significant in the coming years, what’s really
amazing is that implantables will be more than twice as big by 2018. With a
projected device market of $73.9 billion, there’s going to be a major need for
infrastructure in order to support the wide range of implantable devices.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">By putting all the
technology in place so that medical devices can be connected to electronic
health records, it becomes possible for vitals to be entered in less than 1
minute (as opposed to 7-10 minutes). Since nurses continue to face an
increasing number of patients, this type of efficiency is crucial for providing
quality care.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As wireless technology
continues to increase in its robustness, all kinds of new opportunities are
opening up. Some of the most exciting include real-time location systems,
advanced bed & fall monitors and mobile medical devices.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If your business is in
the healthcare sector and you’re in need of an IT company that understands all
the special considerations in this space, you can get in touch with Full Sky
Technologies by calling 513-206-9971<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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