In today's rapidly evolving IT environment, understanding the architecture of your infrastructure is critical for efficient management, scalability, and performance.

Two commonly discussed technologies are 3-tier architecture and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI). Although both serve as frameworks for organizing and managing IT resources, they differ significantly in their structure and operation. Let's dive into what each of these is and how they compare.

Have you ever heard this complaint at your organization?

“I started getting a bounce every time I send an email to so-and-so, but they are receiving the emails!” I receive queries like this from our clients weekly. In fact, this article is derived from just such a query I received the other morning. Whenever someone at this particular client’s office sent out an all-hands email, the sender would receive a bounce from my test mailbox, dpowell@XXXXXX.com (not the real email address!)

It's been three weeks since Microsoft's announcement and I am still running across clients who are vulnerable to the current on-premise Exchange server exploits. Not surprisingly, perhaps, many of these same clients are also behind on their Exchange updates and this raised the bar required to remediate the vulnerabilities. 

Keep IT Simple Named to CRN’s 2020 Solution Provider 500 List

Overcoming the Security Challenges of a Remote Workforce

As more companies are suggesting or mandating their employees to work from home to minimize the spread of COVID-19, many employees who are not used to remote work are trying to figure out how to adapt.

I’ve been reading lots of helpful tips and tricks for staying productive (and sane) during this time. Some advice I’m implementing, like sticking to a schedule, and getting outside for walks. Others I’m choosing to ignore, like get dressed in regular work attire (these are my work sweatpants, thank you very much). But it’s not just productivity that we need to consider when working remote, it’s important that we remain diligent in following best security practices. Here are some security considerations you should review with your newly remote workforce.

Tech CU announced that it has expanded its commercial banking relationship with Keep IT Simple, a company focused on helping other businesses solve complex IT challenges. Based in the Bay Area for more than 30 years, Keep IT Simple is now using Tech CU’s full commercial cash management suite, including:

Four digital experts (Steve Wozniak (Co-Founder, Apple); David Linthicum (CCSO, Deloitte); Chris Scanlan (Americas President, Check Point Software); Sean Canevaro (CEO, KIS) tell us about how businesses can transition to the cloud, best practices for security, and using the cloud to enhance productivity and output.

If we look at successful businesses, there are dozens of factors that are responsible for their successes; but the most significant one that ensures the sustainability of the business is client satisfaction.

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