https://www.informationsystemsme.com https://www.informationsystemsme.com/7-ways-to-improve-your-online-security Good online security habits are no joke. Every day there are data breaches of major financial institutions and retailers. Every app you download and most of the sites you visit initiate a series of online tracking of your activity and… Read more › The post 7 Ways to Improve Your Online Security appeared first on Information Systems of Maine. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> Good online security habits are no joke. Every day there are data breaches of major financial institutions and retailers. Every app you download and most of the sites you visit initiate a series of online tracking of your activity and <span> … </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/7-ways-to-improve-your-online-security/"> Read more › </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <!-- end of .read-more --> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The post </span> </span> <a href="/7-ways-to-improve-your-online-security/"> 7 Ways to Improve Your Online Security </a> <span> <span> appeared first on </span> </span> <a href="https://informationsystemsme.com"> Information Systems of Maine </a> <span> <span> . <br/> </span> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 06 Aug 2019 16:01:00 GMT https://www.informationsystemsme.com/7-ways-to-improve-your-online-security https://www.informationsystemsme.com/why-your-business-needs-managed-it-services Even the smallest of businesses run on a computer network – desktop computers in the office, tablets and mobile devices in the field, and essential business applications running off cloud services. These business tools are depended on every day to… Read more › The post Why Your Business Needs Managed IT Services appeared first on Information Systems of Maine. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> Even the smallest of businesses run on a computer network – desktop computers in the office, tablets and mobile devices in the field, and essential business applications running off cloud services. These business tools are depended on every day to <span> … </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/why-your-business-needs-managed-it-services/"> Read more › </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <!-- end of .read-more --> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The post </span> </span> <a href="/why-your-business-needs-managed-it-services/"> Why Your Business Needs Managed IT Services </a> <span> <span> appeared first on </span> </span> <a href="https://informationsystemsme.com"> Information Systems of Maine </a> <span> <span> . <br/> </span> </span> </p> </div> Sun, 02 Jun 2019 17:49:00 GMT https://www.informationsystemsme.com/why-your-business-needs-managed-it-services https://www.informationsystemsme.com/software-subscriptions-nice-convenience-or-nasty-swindle This curated blog post was inspired by, “The Worst-Kept Secret About QuickBooks Online” by Gene Marks, from Forbes ‘Quicker Better Tech’. How we purchase and use  software has completely changed since the days of going out and purchasing a shrink-wrapped… Read more › The post Software Subscriptions: Nice Convenience or Nasty Swindle? appeared first on Information Systems of Maine. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> This curated blog post was inspired by, “The Worst-Kept Secret About QuickBooks Online” by Gene Marks, from Forbes ‘Quicker Better Tech’. How we purchase and use  software has completely changed since the days of going out and purchasing a shrink-wrapped <span> … </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/software-subscriptions-nice-convenience-or-nasty-swindle/"> Read more › </a> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <!-- end of .read-more --> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The post </span> </span> <a href="/software-subscriptions-nice-convenience-or-nasty-swindle/"> Software Subscriptions: Nice Convenience or Nasty Swindle? </a> <span> <span> appeared first on </span> </span> <a href="https://informationsystemsme.com"> Information Systems of Maine </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:21:00 GMT https://www.informationsystemsme.com/software-subscriptions-nice-convenience-or-nasty-swindle https://www.informationsystemsme.com/are-cloud-services-right-for-your-business As companies run out of storage space for their ever-growing company data, more and more are considering a move to “The Cloud” as a good option versus investing in new data storage hardware. Companies depend heavily on their ‘data centers’… Read more › The post Are Cloud Services Right for Your Business? appeared first on Information Systems of Maine. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> As companies run out of storage space for their ever-growing company data, more and more are considering a move to “The Cloud” as a good option versus investing in new data storage hardware. Companies depend heavily on their ‘data centers’ <span> … </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/are-cloud-services-right-for-your-business/"> Read more › </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <!-- end of .read-more --> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The post </span> </span> <a href="/are-cloud-services-right-for-your-business/"> Are Cloud Services Right for Your Business? </a> <span> <span> appeared first on </span> </span> <a href="https://informationsystemsme.com"> Information Systems of Maine </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Thu, 21 Mar 2019 20:35:00 GMT https://www.informationsystemsme.com/are-cloud-services-right-for-your-business https://www.informationsystemsme.com/computer-networks-require-constant-monitoring Networks have evolved dramatically. Gone are the days of a few devices, all in one building, connected via a series of wires and cords. Today’s networks are very complex, designed to accommodate numerous devices, operating from differing platforms and geographic… Read more › The post Computer Networks Require Constant Monitoring appeared first on Information Systems of Maine. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> Networks have evolved dramatically. Gone are the days of a few devices, all in one building, connected via a series of wires and cords. Today’s networks are very complex, designed to accommodate numerous devices, operating from differing platforms and geographic <span> … </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/computer-networks-require-constant-monitoring/"> Read more › </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <!-- end of .read-more --> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The post </span> </span> <a href="/computer-networks-require-constant-monitoring/"> Computer Networks Require Constant Monitoring </a> <span> <span> appeared first on </span> </span> <a href="https://informationsystemsme.com"> Information Systems of Maine </a> <span> <span> . <br/> </span> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 05 Feb 2019 16:09:00 GMT https://www.informationsystemsme.com/computer-networks-require-constant-monitoring https://www.informationsystemsme.com/wireless-networks-the-basics-of-a-good-wifi-network A business’ WiFi network is essential to ensure you can be responsive in today’s digital world. Employees require wireless options while traveling or working off-site, the layout of your physical plant may require wireless for online access, and your guests… Read more › The post Wireless Networks: The Basics of a Good WiFi Network appeared first on Information Systems of Maine. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> A business’ WiFi network is essential to ensure you can be responsive in today’s digital world. Employees require wireless options while traveling or working off-site, the layout of your physical plant may require wireless for online access, and your guests <span> … </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/wireless-networks-the-basics-of-a-good-wifi-network/"> Read more › </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <!-- end of .read-more --> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The post </span> </span> <a href="/wireless-networks-the-basics-of-a-good-wifi-network/"> Wireless Networks: The Basics of a Good WiFi Network </a> <span> <span> appeared first on </span> </span> <a href="https://informationsystemsme.com"> Information Systems of Maine </a> <span> <span> . <br/> </span> </span> </p> </div> Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:09:00 GMT https://www.informationsystemsme.com/wireless-networks-the-basics-of-a-good-wifi-network https://www.informationsystemsme.com/the-one-thing-you-need-to-do-to-stop-hackers Recently, I’ve had three clients who have had their email hacked, and, consequently, their personal information compromised. Even with iron-clad passwords and good security firewalls and server protection, our emails are at risk every day. One mistaken click and a… Read more › The post The ONE Thing You Need to Do to Stop Hackers appeared first on Information Systems of Maine. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> Recently, I’ve had three clients who have had their email hacked, and, consequently, their personal information compromised. Even with iron-clad passwords and good security firewalls and server protection, our emails are at risk every day. One mistaken click and a <span> … </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/the-one-thing-you-need-to-do-to-stop-hackers/"> Read more › </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <!-- end of .read-more --> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The post </span> </span> <a href="/the-one-thing-you-need-to-do-to-stop-hackers/"> The ONE Thing You Need to Do to Stop Hackers </a> <span> <span> appeared first on </span> </span> <a href="https://informationsystemsme.com"> Information Systems of Maine </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:21:00 GMT https://www.informationsystemsme.com/the-one-thing-you-need-to-do-to-stop-hackers https://www.informationsystemsme.com/moving-your-business-dont-forget-your-virtual-business-needs Anyone who has moved offices knows it’s a challenging project! Good preparation and organization is key, along with finding the right people to help you and being realistic about the time and energy it will require. When we move our… Read more › The post Moving Your Business? Don’t Forget Your Virtual Business Needs! appeared first on Information Systems of Maine. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> Anyone who has moved offices knows it’s a challenging project! Good preparation and organization is key, along with finding the right people to help you and being realistic about the time and energy it will require. When we move our <span> … </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/moving-your-business-dont-forget-your-virtual-business-needs/"> Read more › </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <!-- end of .read-more --> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The post </span> </span> <a href="/moving-your-business-dont-forget-your-virtual-business-needs/"> Moving Your Business? Don’t Forget Your Virtual Business Needs! </a> <span> <span> appeared first on </span> </span> <a href="https://informationsystemsme.com"> Information Systems of Maine </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:56:00 GMT https://www.informationsystemsme.com/moving-your-business-dont-forget-your-virtual-business-needs https://www.informationsystemsme.com/back-to-school-a-lesson-in-cybersecurity-101 It’s hard to believe that it is back to school season! This means more devices, new accounts, and increased screen time for our young learners. Whether your kids are headed to grade school, college, or maybe you could just use… Read more › The post Back to School – a Lesson in Cybersecurity 101 appeared first on Information Systems of Maine. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> It’s hard to believe that it is back to school season! This means more devices, new accounts, and increased screen time for our young learners. Whether your kids are headed to grade school, college, or maybe you could just use <span> … </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/back-to-school-a-lesson-in-cybersecurity-101/"> Read more › </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <!-- end of .read-more --> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The post </span> </span> <a href="/back-to-school-a-lesson-in-cybersecurity-101/"> Back to School – a Lesson in Cybersecurity 101 </a> <span> <span> appeared first on </span> </span> <a href="https://informationsystemsme.com"> Information Systems of Maine </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 04 Sep 2018 13:14:00 GMT https://www.informationsystemsme.com/back-to-school-a-lesson-in-cybersecurity-101 https://www.informationsystemsme.com/protecting-your-personal-info-online Google is taking a strong stand on internet security. Beginning in July 2018, Google Chrome will begin to flag all websites not operating with an updated SSL (security) certificate as “not secure” because the encryption of data between your computer… Read more › The post Protecting Your Personal Information Online appeared first on Information Systems of Maine. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> Google is taking a strong stand on internet security. Beginning in July 2018, Google Chrome will begin to flag all websites not operating with an updated SSL (security) certificate as “not secure” because the encryption of data between your computer <span> … </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/protecting-your-personal-info-online/"> Read more › </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <!-- end of .read-more --> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The post </span> </span> <a href="/protecting-your-personal-info-online/"> Protecting Your Personal Information Online </a> <span> <span> appeared first on </span> </span> <a href="https://informationsystemsme.com"> Information Systems of Maine </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:09:00 GMT https://www.informationsystemsme.com/protecting-your-personal-info-online https://www.informationsystemsme.com/3-keys-to-keeping-computers-working-properly Your business success begins with the right IT plan. If you walked into your office tomorrow and all the computers were gone – would it impact your ability to conduct business? Most likely! Now, imagine yourself going into your dentist’s… Read more › The post 3 Keys to Keeping Computers Working Properly appeared first on Information Systems of Maine. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> Your business success begins with the right IT plan. If you walked into your office tomorrow and all the computers were gone – would it impact your ability to conduct business? Most likely! Now, imagine yourself going into your dentist’s <span> … </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/3-keys-to-keeping-computers-working-properly/"> Read more › </a> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <!-- end of .read-more --> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The post </span> </span> <a href="/3-keys-to-keeping-computers-working-properly/"> 3 Keys to Keeping Computers Working Properly </a> <span> <span> appeared first on </span> </span> <a href="https://informationsystemsme.com"> Information Systems of Maine </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 28 Aug 2018 22:35:00 GMT https://www.informationsystemsme.com/3-keys-to-keeping-computers-working-properly https://www.informationsystemsme.com/warning-deleted-doesnt-mean-gone Think you safely deleted all your personal information off your old phone or computer before recycling it? The answer may shock you! Here is an important warning before selling or recycling your old phone, tablet or computer. If you think… Read more › The post Warning: Deleted Doesn’t Mean Gone appeared first on Information Systems of Maine. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> Think you safely deleted all your personal information off your old phone or computer before recycling it? The answer may shock you! Here is an important warning before selling or recycling your old phone, tablet or computer. If you think <span> … </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/warning-deleted-doesnt-mean-gone/"> Read more › </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <!-- end of .read-more --> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The post </span> </span> <a href="/warning-deleted-doesnt-mean-gone/"> Warning: Deleted Doesn’t Mean Gone </a> <span> <span> appeared first on </span> </span> <a href="https://informationsystemsme.com"> Information Systems of Maine </a> <span> <span> . <br/> </span> </span> </p> </div> Thu, 10 Nov 2016 14:33:00 GMT https://www.informationsystemsme.com/warning-deleted-doesnt-mean-gone https://www.informationsystemsme.com/computer-security-part-2-simple-security-measures In our last Blog we talked about some easy ways to manage your computer passwords to prevent hackers from accessing your information. After making that smart first-step, it then makes sense to consider measures to protect your overall computer system… Read more › The post Computer Security, Part 2: Simple Security Measures appeared first on Information Systems of Maine. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> In our last Blog we talked about some easy ways to manage your computer passwords to prevent hackers from accessing your information. After making that smart first-step, it then makes sense to consider measures to protect your overall computer system <span> … </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/computer-security-part-2-simple-security-measures/"> Read more › </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <!-- end of .read-more --> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The post </span> </span> <a href="/computer-security-part-2-simple-security-measures/"> Computer Security, Part 2: Simple Security Measures </a> <span> <span> appeared first on </span> </span> <a href="https://informationsystemsme.com"> Information Systems of Maine </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:20:00 GMT https://www.informationsystemsme.com/computer-security-part-2-simple-security-measures https://www.informationsystemsme.com/computer-security-part-1-keeping-passwords-safe With the recent hacking at Yahoo! in the news, there have been plenty of articles surfacing to remind us of the importance of maintaining “good passwords” and internet security protocols on computers. This is a 2-part blog series covering in… Read more › The post Computer Security, Part 1: Keeping Your Passwords Safe appeared first on Information Systems of Maine. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> With the recent hacking at Yahoo! in the news, there have been plenty of articles surfacing to remind us of the importance of maintaining “good passwords” and internet security protocols on computers. This is a 2-part blog series covering in <span> … </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <p> <a href="/computer-security-part-1-keeping-passwords-safe/"> Read more › </a> </p> </div> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <!-- end of .read-more --> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The post </span> </span> <a href="/computer-security-part-1-keeping-passwords-safe/"> Computer Security, Part 1: Keeping Your Passwords Safe </a> <span> <span> appeared first on </span> </span> <a href="https://informationsystemsme.com"> Information Systems of Maine </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 01:46:00 GMT https://www.informationsystemsme.com/computer-security-part-1-keeping-passwords-safe