Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. In this edition, we’ll learn about the multi-cloud strategy, why you should consider it and how to implement it in your organization. Businesses are emphasizing remote work options, and workers are now accessing more applications and […]
Key metrics to track to enable remote work and maintain business continuity
Remote work has become the new norm. Organizations are adapting to the current volatile market conditions by amending their business strategies, drafting new business playbooks, and laying down novel policies, all centered around one theme: remote work. This transition to remote work certainly hasn’t been easy and brings with it a unique set of challenges. […]
Your return-to-the-office cybersecurity checklist
The novel COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way organizations work. The sudden transition to remote work has forced organizations to look for temporary fixes to bridge the gap, leaving their endpoints exposed to an unprecedented threat landscape. Insecure internet connections, a lack of perimeter security, and the inability to implement effective security policies have made […]
5 major risks that impact vulnerable network devices
Working from home has become our new normal, with many of our jobs being performed remotely. The experience of working remotely can be as seamless as it was from our workplace, with all the technological advancements available today. Businesses have also put network security on the forefront by implementing use of virtual private networks (VPNs). […]
Boot machines remotely with OpUtils: The Wake on LAN advantage
When businesses have a high number of computers, getting all of them turned on manually can be a herculean task for any network admin. This can lead to organizations keeping their computers on even when not in use. Of course, this approach is not ideal, as electricity bills would skyrocket in result. That said, there […]
Remote work: Governing and guiding end users
With remote work being the new normal thanks to the ongoing pandemic, enterprises are facing the dilemma of how to update and secure all their network endpoints while managing devices efficiently. Many businesses have adapted their operations to a remote work model. As a result, the increase in individuals working from home has put pressure […]
What is modern management, and how will it revolutionize enterprise IT management?
IT departments have experienced numerous changes in the way they manage and control user devices. Starting with the traditional CRT monitor-based computers, to modern smartphones, technological developments have been remarkable. Additionally, with the COVID-19 pandemic, employees are restricted to work from home, making the IT administration routines challenging for system administrators. Nevertheless, devices and users […]
Top metrics to look out for while monitoring Node.js applications
Applications built on the Node.js platform, an event-driven I/O server-side JavaScript environment based on Google Chrome’s V8 engine, are known as Node.js applications. Since both the server-side and the client-side are written in JavaScript, Node.js facilitates easier and faster implementation of codes, and processes requests quickly and simultaneously; this is greatly beneficial for building real-time […]
Patch Manager Plus now offers support for drivers and BIOS updates
Among the updates that we ignore most are driver updates, and sometimes for good reason. There have been plenty of cases wherein a driver update caused more harm than good. This could be due to two reasons. One, the user blindly clicked the update without taking a minute to read what the update actually achieves, […]
Five worthy reads: Implementing a successful remote work environment
Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. This week, we delve into how organizations are increasingly adopting a remote work model, and how they can equip themselves to build a synchronized virtual workspace. In the wake of COVID-19 and the subsequent mandates to […]