Happy Autumn (or should I say Winter!), I hope all is well with you and your family. We are beginning the Holiday shopping season and inevitably, the season for theft - on many levels. Lasco employees often teach training courses on Security which covers Social Engineering, Phishing Scams, Malicious Software, Viruses and many more topics related to securing your data. But what about the security of your physical site? How do you ensure that you can see what is happening inside (or outside) your walls?

As Lasco continues to grow our team and our services to meet your needs, we have identified two areas that will greatly benefit your business. One new service Lasco has begun offering is 24x7 reactive technical support (details can be found under Services Spotlight section). In addition, I would like to announce that Lasco has entered into the physical security systems market, and our first product offering is video surveillance. Video surveillance is a natural progression for a professional IT services company like Lasco. Like most technology based industries, what once was a very limited and secular market, serviced by select companies, has transitioned to an IT based industry. Lasco's unique situation of having both experienced employees as well as our vast knowledge of security and networks creates a new opportunity for us to offer a superior service with top of the line products. If you are considering a new system, or looking to upgrade or expand your existing one, talk to our professional staff about the affordable solutions that will complement your current technology.  

Make sure your business is safe this Holiday Season and please contact me for any comments or questions you may have. Lasco is here to meet your business' needs every day. Are you taking advantage of ALL we have to offer?

Here are some of the most helpful ways to tame the technological medusa:

1.  Untangling the cords is the first step - that cable ball under your desk isn't going away without your help. Figure out where the cables go and remove any cords that aren't plugged into anything. Be sure that if you're unplugging cables that you know how to plug them back in.
2. Zip-ties are a cheap and easy way to group wires together; bundled wires look much nicer and don't get tangled as easily. Use bread ties instead if you frequently remove or add cables to the bundle. Cable wrap is also a good option for larger cable bundles.
3. If your building maintenance or management personnel allows, consider drilling small cable holes in your desk where wires can pass through to the foot space where your PC tower is; this is nicer looking than having cables run down the back of your desk. Even though the cables are out of sight, it is still good practice to keep them organized so they don't tangle in your personal belongings.

Nearly all department stores offer cable management solutions - don't be afraid to take a good look and try some of them!