Alliance IT Blog
Question to Ask When Hiring a Managed Services Company
Hiring a managed services company to help with your IT strategy may be the smartest move you ever make - IT issues develop quickly and demand competent response.
An Introduction to Microsoft Stream
Office 365 included a video application which has since been re-introduced as Microsoft Stream, which builds upon the original and adds more functionality and capability for your business.
Increase in Cyber Attacks Expected as Year Closes
If your company has not done so recently, we recommend you undertake a risk assessment to identify possible vulnerabilities and to put policies and procedures in place to protect both personal and professional data.
Office 365 HIPAA Compliance
The Microsoft suite of products is prolific in nearly every office environment these days, but does it measure up to HIPAA standards?
Why You Need a Small Business Cyber Security Plan
Over the years, you have put protections in place, but there has never really been a comprehensive cyber security plan developed to meet the ongoing needs of your growing business.
5 Major Cyber Threats to Small Business
You know that cyber threats are real, but what do you need to be looking out for? Here are the top cyber threats to small business which were prevalent in 2018.
8 Ways Small Medical Practices are Vulnerable to Cyber Attack
With such a large percentage of physician practices experiencing cybercrime, it is evident that these types of organizations should take a close look at their strategy for security to protect private patient information, critical medication lists, diagnoses and lab results.
Top 6 HIPAA Violations to Avoid
In light of the seriousness of making a mistake in this environment, we have compiled a list of some of the most common HIPAA violations, along with some suggestions on how to avoid them.
Windows 7 Support Ends – Software Upgrade Needed
Windows 7 is nearing the end of its lifecycle, and for the safety of the PC's in your organization, everyone will need to migrate by the 2020 date.
4 Ways Technology Helps with HIPAA Compliance
HIPAA is the acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, enacted by Congress in 1996. The main purpose of this federal statute was to assist consumers in maintaining their insurance[...]
Losing Control When Outsourcing IT Services
One of the greatest fears that business owners have when considering outsourcing IT services is that they will lose control of their daily operations. Let's address this common misconception.