The strategic use of automation allows us to protect your business from harm. Business technology is the bane of the modern worker. No matter how well-intentioned the members of your staff are, when they have computer troubles, it complicates everything they are trying to accomplish. This, in turn, complicates every goal you are trying to accomplish. The automation of IT service delivery gives you a direct line to a stronger business by streamlining the services that your customers rely on.
The proliferation of security measures in response to the introduction of outside device access to your organization’s network is paramount for thorough network security. In a world where seemingly everyone has a device that they bring everywhere, how can you make this trend work for your business while keeping your IT infrastructure from being infiltrated by malicious entities? By instituting a conscientious and thorough Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) strategy, your company can make your staff’s devices work for your company.
In April of 2016, the European Union Parliament and Council voted to replace Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC and enact an overreaching data security regulation named the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The law went go into effect on May 25, 2018, and is the primary law regulating how businesses protect EU citizens’ personal data. Companies that need to meet the old security directive will need to be in compliance with the new law on that date or face stiff fines and other penalties.
As technology grows more potent, Internet connectivity is becoming a more common occurrence amongst consumer goods. In fact, according to Gartner, Inc, a technology research organization, there might be close to 26 billion devices connected to the Internet of Things by 2020. It might be difficult to adjust to such a huge technological shift, but as an IT service provider, it’s our job to inform you how your business can best approach this incredible change in the online community.
Quarterhorse Technology Inc. is your New York leader for comprehensive managed IT services, that much is clear. You may not be aware, however, that our vast knowledge of information systems can be leveraged to help you build the office of your dreams. If you are searching for high-tech solutions for your most pressing business problems, look no further. We can design, implement, and support some of today’s most dynamic technologies.
Free yourself from traditional IT with Cloud Services. Cloud computing is a blanket term for managed, shared applications, development platforms, or computing infrastructure accessible via the Internet. It provides options such as bandwidth and on-demand computing power with flexible capabilities normally purchased as a metered service.
Microsoft’s latest version of the Windows operating system, Windows 10, is a great tool that businesses can leverage for greater productivity. However, Windows 10 is far more than just an upgrade to previous versions of the Windows operating system. In fact, Microsoft’s OS improves significantly in areas where Windows 8 and 8.1 failed to produce the engagement Microsoft was expecting.
Unauthorized software can be a major pain for network administrators. When a business sets out to add to their IT, they often choose solutions based on their immediate needs. This is because when trying to look to the future an organization cannot know what obstacles will pop up. For this reason, your organization’s IT department, whether you have in-house IT engineers or you utilize managed IT services from Quarterhorse Technology Inc., has to be the ones that handle the implementation and management of your crucial IT.
For the average business owner, business continuity is looked upon as a secondary system that is put in place to protect the investments the business has made. Since the platform doesn’t have much to do with a business's day-to-day operations, oftentimes some aspects of a business continuity strategy are overlooked; a major mistake that the business owner will realize when it is suddenly too late.
What You Need to Know About the Malware that Hits Your Data, and Then Your Wallet. Cybercriminals have no shortage of tools at their disposal in their attempts to abuse and take advantage of those they set their sights on. Recently, however, it seems that more and more of them select ransomware as their weapon of choice. Knowing what ransomware is, and how to avoid falling victim to it, is critical to a business's survival. Fortunately, this particular malware has a few distinct characteristics that make it relatively simple to identify and describe.
Businesses are often so concerned with their day-to-day operations that they forget to invest heavily in network security. Others understand the need for comprehensive network security, but have a lenient strategy in regards to their IT, which can be just as detrimental in the event of a data leak. Understanding what network security entails, as well as the best practices that you can adhere to that will ensure your company’s network is secure from the numerous outside threats looking to infiltrate your network, is essential to keeping your data, and ultimately your business, safe.
The Internet can be a dangerous place, especially now that hackers are taking advantage of advanced tools and threats. New types of malware, ransomware, and viruses are being created every day, for the express purpose of seeing your organization fail. If your business isn’t using comprehensive security solutions, you remain vulnerable to threats that can potentially compromise and damage your business’s IT infrastructure.
At Quarterhorse Technology, we recognize that the strength of our digital ecosystem is contingent on the integrity of every single link. Since the late 1990s, we've dedicated ourselves to bolstering the businesses of Pennsylvania and the New York Metro area. We’ve consistently aimed to deliver enterprise-grade IT practices to the heart of the small business community, maintaining a commitment to affordability.
As K-12 classrooms stride towards a future replete with digital learning tools, the canvas of education technology solutions has never been more vibrant or filled with potential. Quarterhorse Technology Inc. (QTI) recognizes the transformative power of integrating advanced technology into education. Yet, we are equally cognizant of the cybersecurity threats lurking in the shadows of innovation. In this blog, we'll explore the delicate balance between embracing new technologies in schools and the imperatives of cybersecurity. In the age of interactive whiteboards and cloud-based learning, the modern classroom is a far cry from the chalk and talk of yesteryear. Students now have the world's knowledge at their fingertips, and the ability to connect, collaborate, and create through technology. However, this digital revolution brings with it a host of cybersecurity risks—from data breaches to ransomware attacks—that can undermine the integrity of educational systems.
In the today's cyber environment, businesses find themselves navigating an increasingly dangerous digital landscape. It's a realm where adversaries are relentless, and data—your most precious resource—is under constant threat. At Quarterhorse Technology, we understand that in the fight against cyber threats, particularly insidious ransomware, the concept of immutability has emerged not just as a strategy, but as a necessity. Immutable backup stands as the defense against data loss, a veritable cyber stronghold that, once established, remains unassailable.
In the relentless pursuit of innovation, businesses are constantly facing the challenge of modernizing their IT infrastructure to keep pace with evolving demands. In this transformative age, QTI stands out as a bastion of advancement with its state-of-the-art virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions, which eclipse the outdated technologies that once held sway over the corporate realm.
In the modern business world where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate, downtime is an indiscriminate menace, its impact quantifiably detrimental. Through the analytical lens of QTI, a long-standing cybersecurity solutions provider, we examine the granular details of downtime's toll on the SME sector.
In the current educational landscape, technology is not just a tool but a foundation that supports the entire learning ecosystem. But let's face the uncomfortable truth: sophisticated technology comes at a steep price, a challenge that schools, particularly those in underprivileged areas, grapple with daily. This is where the E-Rate program, a critical funding lifeline for educational technology services, steps into the spotlight.
COVID-19 stay-at-home orders have challenged the very fabric of the U.S. education system, particularly when it comes to providing underserved students with equal access to remote learning capability. Commonly referred to as the “Homework Gap,” a lack of equality in the distribution of internet connectivity, computers, tablets, and other IT services outside of schools – and in student homes – is the most important hurdle that the U.S. school system needs to overcome.
The strategic use of automation allows us to protect your business from harm. Business technology is the bane of the modern worker. No matter how well-intentioned the members of your staff are, when they have computer troubles, it complicates everything they are trying to accomplish. This, in turn, complicates every goal you are trying to accomplish. The automation of IT service delivery gives you a direct line to a stronger business by streamlining the services that your customers rely on.
The proliferation of security measures in response to the introduction of outside device access to your organization’s network is paramount for thorough network security. In a world where seemingly everyone has a device that they bring everywhere, how can you make this trend work for your business while keeping your IT infrastructure from being infiltrated by malicious entities? By instituting a conscientious and thorough Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) strategy, your company can make your staff’s devices work for your company.
In April of 2016, the European Union Parliament and Council voted to replace Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC and enact an overreaching data security regulation named the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The law went go into effect on May 25, 2018, and is the primary law regulating how businesses protect EU citizens’ personal data. Companies that need to meet the old security directive will need to be in compliance with the new law on that date or face stiff fines and other penalties.
