April 11th, 2023 by admin
Data security is paramount in the digital age. With cyber threats and data breaches becoming increasingly common, businesses of all sizes must ensure that their data is secure. In 2023, data security will be even more important. Here are some of the...
Posted in: Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Cybersecurity
November 10th, 2022 by Van Ausdall & Farrar
The complexity and constant change that exists in the world of Information Technology is causing frustration for the leaders of small businesses everywhere. IT whiz-bangs know networks and servers, but often, they do not know regulation and compliance....
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September 30th, 2022 by Van Ausdall & Farrar
Today, data has become an essential commodity for every business. Those who have adopted data backup and recovery services have been reaping the rewards, while those companies who have not may be falling behind. Security experts have been at the forefront,...
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May 20th, 2022 by Van Ausdall & Farrar
Ransomware is one of the most damaging cyber-attack types of all time. It’s the one feared the most by business owners and cybersecurity defenders. This worry is not without reason. In an instant, an organization’s critical IT infrastructure can be...
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March 4th, 2022 by Van Ausdall & Farrar
Making sure your office is a safe and secure place for your employees is every business owner’s top priority, but oftentimes we don’t attempt to improve our security systems until there is an incident. Being proactive is the best way to prevent incidents....
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December 1st, 2021 by Van Ausdall & Farrar
If your business still stores important documents and information in a filing cabinet, consider stepping into the future by contacting Van Ausdall & Farrar to implement an enterprise content management and automation solution. An effective enterprise...
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Cloud Solutions, Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Information, Process
November 3rd, 2021 by Van Ausdall & Farrar
Data breaches, especially for small- to midsize companies, continue to be a major threat, as cybercriminals have become more sophisticated in their methods. Most data attacks come out of nowhere and often target companies with sub-par security solutions...
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August 26th, 2020 by Guillermo Fernandez
Trent and Guillermo do an outstanding job outlining the case for the elements that are critical to Great IT. Find out why Continuity, Performance Reputation and Compliance are categories that leaders focus on to stay on course. Understand how Detection,...
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Cloud Solutions, Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Information, Managed IT Solutions
August 4th, 2020 by Ashlee Colliver
After being closed for months or working remotely you, as business leaders are eager to reopen your business successfully and securely, but the questions are how? Before we can offer a solution on how to securely open your business, we need to decide...
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July 24th, 2020 by Guillermo Fernandez
Chad Scott and Andrew Short return for another compelling web presentation. This time they talk about the Zero Trust security strategy many organizations are now exploring. This thought-provoking presentation will get you thinking about your current...
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April 29th, 2020 by Trent Smith
THE CURRENT STATE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN INDIANA AND WHY IT WILL ALTER THE TRAJECTORY OF HOOSIER BUSINESSES FOREVER Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced that he will decide some time this week whether to extend Indiana’s stay at home order, and...
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Communications, Cloud Solutions, Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Information, Managed IT Solutions
April 9th, 2020 by Brian Courtney
Over my 30 year career I have worked in a small office, large corporate office, a branch office, and a home office. Being a “people person”, I have to say that my preference is being in a busy office working on deals with my team face to face but these...
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Cloud Solutions, Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Information, Process
March 24th, 2020 by Guillermo Fernandez
Many of us have done it. We heard the stories of hackers snooping into our lives by connecting into our meagerly prepared home networks, to view and intimidate our families through our computer, doorbell or security camera. So, we added a little piece...
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March 18th, 2020 by Guillermo Fernandez
As a larger percentage of knowledge workers are working from home due to the Coronavirus, I am receiving many how to’s about conference calls and other forms of collaboration. Many people are unaware that their Office 365 subscription gives them access...
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March 18th, 2020 by Guillermo Fernandez
As many of us are working from home these days, sooner or later you’ll find the need to scan a document and send it to someone at another location (I’m guessing most of you do not have fax machines in your house). If you’re like me, you’ve likely used...
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Communications, Cloud Solutions, Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Information, Managed IT Solutions
March 11th, 2020 by Kent Lemley
Many organizations are starting to develop strategies that maintain business continuity while taking precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Some organizations are forced with making a choice between employee health and on-going operations. Twenty...
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October 22nd, 2019 by Ashlee Colliver
If you’re in charge of corporate IT, you know computers can be tricky to keep secure. When you add in the factor of portability – like when a mobile device is checked out of the office – your challenge grows exponentially. ESSENTIAL LAYERS OF MOBILE DEVICE...
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September 23rd, 2019 by Guillermo Fernandez
Once upon a time not too long ago, fishing and spoofing were enjoyable activities. Relaxation; fresh air and fresh seafood; a friendly prank for fun; a few laughs with friends. Then electronic communications like email, texting, and emojis took over our...
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Information, Training, Cybersecurity
August 27th, 2019 by Ashlee Colliver
It’s too late to turn back the tide. Working remotely is a trend that has grown past the point of being a short-term fad with unknown long-term consequences. At this point, including a virtual workforce as part of a corporate staff is the norm. Performance...
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August 19th, 2019 by Guillermo Fernandez
“If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” Have you ever found yourself as the CIO or IT Director saying this about your IT Infrastructure? If you are like most companies, you have more projects than you can handle anyway, so why would you take on a project that...
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May 31st, 2019 by Brian Courtney
We frequently talk with clients about the benefits of better managing data with the latest technology. But even if an organization has embraced technology, there still needs to be a strategy for managing a company’s data. Without a strategy, the data...
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May 21st, 2019 by Guillermo Fernandez
Despite the best efforts of IT Directors, 68% of companies fell victim to a cyber attack in the last year according to a report from Sophos1. That’s more than two in three companies world-wide! Cyber-attacks don’t discriminate either: 63% of small businesses...
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May 1st, 2019 by Brian Courtney
While the workplace will never go completely paperless, it is definitely becoming paper-less. In other words, paper isn’t going away, but there are some real advantages to convert hard copies to digital data. Here Are Five Important Reasons for Becoming...
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March 26th, 2019 by Ashlee Colliver
There was a time when those who refused to utilize technology could still thrive in business. That time is certainly over. Small businesses of all shapes and sizes must now embrace technology to maintain operational efficiency and compete in today’s market....
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January 25th, 2018 by Trent Smith
Van Ausdall & Farrar brings cloud-based unified communication solution to market. The Converged Communications Group at Van Ausdall & Farrar is proud to announce our partnership with 8×8. After a thorough evaluation process, VA&F chose to align with...
Posted in: Cloud Solutions, Data Security & Compliance Solutions
January 15th, 2018 by Guillermo Fernandez
As of the date of this post, some manufacturers have recalled updates. This situation will continue to change. This post covers the following: What the Meltdown and Spectre exploits are Who is affected How to avoid problems What are Meltdown...
Posted in: Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Cybersecurity
February 15th, 2017 by Guillermo Fernandez
Accreditation reinforces our partnership with Hyland and our shared commitment to offer our customers a validated, secure records management solution. Hyland, creator of the OnBase information platform, recently received the Department of Defense (DoD)...
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February 8th, 2017 by Jeff Jenney
It may look easy on the surface: protecting your assets with IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) is as simple as planning, backup, replication and testing. Well, not so fast. Key Drivers for BCDR Before you jump headstrong into a disaster...
Posted in: Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Information, Managed IT Solutions
January 24th, 2017 by admin
Technological innovation, speed and precision are key factors uniting Van Ausdall & Farrar, Inc. and Acronis We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Acronis, a global leader in hybrid cloud data protection. Acronis sets the...
Posted in: Cloud Solutions, Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Information
August 5th, 2016 by Guillermo Fernandez
You've taken the leap to modernize your infrastructure. You are leveraging virtualization in order to create a redundant environment that is hardware agnostic. You can spin a new server up in minutes instead of days. You move servers between hosts...
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