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Welcome to this month's issue! The Technology Advisor provides technology advice, strategy, tips and trends to help you manage and grow your business! Enjoy Spring! |
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Tech Headlines
Here are some of the Tech headlines we're tracking:
Facebook remains top social network, Google+, YouTube battle for second - No surprise for the top of the list, but interesting to see who else makes the top 15. Read more on ZDNet
Google's Schmidt - Don't worry too much about "Big Brother" - Nice try - there's a reason Google has made Billions on a "free" product. Check it out on CNET
Report shows small businesses trust mobile POS solutions - Seventy-one percent of small businesses using mobile technology now accept mobile payments and 52 percent utilize a mobile-/tablet-based point-of-sale system, the report finds. Read More on MobileMarketingWatch |
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Webinar - Travelling with Technology - May 15
We are approaching the summer season when you will spend time away from home, travelling with laptops, ipads, mobile devices and you want to know that you are safely using these devices, as well as protecting them from the intense heat of the summer and storing them in the right environment.
Please join us for our next training webinar on Wednesday May 15 to get ready to go mobile. Some of the topics we'll cover include:
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How do you stay secure on public networks? -
When is it smart to encrypt your portable data and when is it required by law? -
What can you do if your laptop, tablet, or smart phone is lost or stolen? -
How can you keep your mobile data costs from ballooning when you travel? -
How can you securely access your office computer while you're away?
When: Wednesday May 15 at 12:15pm - 1pm
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"Patch Tuesday" - May 2013
"Patch Tuesday" is the day each month that Microsoft releases their newest security updates, typically the second Tuesday of the month. This month included ten updates, including two "critical" updates affecting Windows and Internet Explorer and eight "important" updates. The updates impact Internet Explorer, Windows, Office... just about all users are affected:
For a full breakdown, check out the Microsoft Security Bulletin posted on line. Note that in the days leading up to Patch Tuesday, there is always an advance notification, which gets replaced by the actual bulletin on the release date.
A "critical" patch is defined by Microsoft as "a vulnerability whose exploitation could allow the propagation of an Internet worm without user action". As a general rule, all critical patches should be installed as soon as possible. Also, if you have a managed service support plan with us, all patches are tested before installation, and we are tracking the updates for you.
Note that several of the security bulletins require reboots! If you aren't regularly rebooting your systems, this is an important reminder.
Also, start planning now for end of life for Windows XP. Microsoft is ending extended support in April 2014. Read more on ZDNet. |
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Enjoy Spring!
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Introductory Technology Assessment Over 450 local small businesses have chosen Ekaru to manage their computers and networks. We offer a free, no-obligation initial consultation to get started. We'll visit your office, review your network, and make recommendations. Call us at 978-692-4200 or email us to schedule a no-obligation assessment. If you know someone who could benefit from this offer, simply forward this email to them. Thank You!
Microsoft Small Business Specialist
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