Distinguishing Between Public, Hybrid, & Private Cloud Solutions
Public, hybrid, and private cloud solutions all take different approaches to cloud computing. While one is accessed online through a subscription, the second is a combination of public and private models, while the latter is dedicated to a single organization. But what are the benefits and challenges of each – and which is best for […]
Continue Reading...Protecting Your Medical Practice With Our HIPAA Compliant Cloud Solutions
The team at OC Cloud 9 is continuing to follow the biggest news in the cybersecurity space, as our clients rely on up-to-the-minute news to keep their IT assets protected. The latest case of interest for our medical clients is an attack on Intermountain Healthcare. The company, based in Southern Nevada, revealed that they are […]
Continue Reading...How to Improve Network Security in Healthcare Practices
With the changes that have taken place in our world due to the pandemic, healthcare practitioners have turned to technology to help them connect with patients online. While this new tactic is beneficial for many workplaces, it doesn’t come without its risks. One of the biggest threats is a network security breach. Let’s take a […]
Continue Reading...Why is virtualization and the cloud so important?
The all-too-present pandemic that currently covers the globe seems to have set off a trend promoting remote work. Many companies have begun to notice that working from home can reduce operating costs, increase employee retention, and boost productivity. In a study conducted by Owl Labs, approximately 30% of people interviewed said that COVID-19 was the […]
Continue Reading...Coronavirus and Working Remotely in the Cloud
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently classified the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as a global pandemic outbreak. Each passing day brings continued news of venue closures, various “States of Emergency”, country closures, travel bans, concert festival postponements and crowdless sporting events. Two impactful changes have been with Colleges and Universities moving all classes to a mandatory on-line […]
Continue Reading...What is better than Cloud Computing?
The 21st century has brought about the Fourth Industrial Revolution: The Golden Age of Information, if you will. It’s never been easier to look up information, make new contacts, or communicate with a client in another country. The Cloud is only one of the hundreds of thousands of technological advancements the human race has witnessed […]
Continue Reading...Cloud Computing vs Virtualization: The Differences and Why They Matter to You
The movement from physical hardware to a virtual environment has to be one of, if not the largest technological improvement to businesses around the world in the last decade. Cloud computing and desktop virtualization offer unparalleled security for both you and your company. However, there is a lot of confusion regarding the differences between Cloud […]
Continue Reading...When Disaster Strikes…How will you protect your business?
Mother Nature certainly has been busy this year. Wildfires and power outages in California, multiple hurricanes in along the east coast, flooding in Texas. With disaster looming around the corner whether man made or nature made, we all need to prepare and be able to protect your business. We here at OCCloud9 are here to […]
Continue Reading...Quest Diagnostics Data Breach
Quest Diagnostics Data Breach Another Data Breach occurred last week. Unauthorized access which compromised 11.9 million records with Quest Diagnostics. The billing company for Quest Diagnostics, has been given the ranking as having the 2nd largest data breach in healthcare history (Anthem Blue Cross is the 1st). Wow! We can only imagine the humiliation and […]
Continue Reading...Windows Server 2008 End of Support: What That Means to You and Your Business
Say Goodbye to Windows Server 2008 & 2008 R2 on January 14, 2020 In addition Microsoft’s announcing Windows 7 the end of life, they are also ending the extended support of Windows Server 2008 on January 14, 2020. This may pose an even bigger security risk than the end of support for the desktop OS. […]
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