used with permission from Microsoft Your Opportunity for Transformation In July 2010, Microsoft transitioned from providing mainstream support for Windows Server 2003 to releasing critical patches only. July 14, 2015 marks another transition, this time the end of...
SpireTech Company News and Tips
Security Update on POODLE Vulnerability
A couple of days ago a new vulnerability was uncovered called “POODLE”. This vulnerability potentially places all web servers at risk that allow lower forms of encryption (SSL version 3). If exploited, data that should be secure could be compromised. There are a...
Time to Upgrade to Windows Server 2012?
used with permission by HP Technology at Work Do you feel like you spend as much time evaluating new technologies as you do performing your job responsibilities? An over-exaggeration for sure, but carefully choosing network and computing technology obviously helps to...
7 Steps for Safer Surfing
used with permission from HP Technology at Work You might not think about it when you’re browsing the web, shopping online and interacting on social media, but you are the first line of defense against cyber security risks. The power to be safe is in your hands, and...
Gmail or Exchange?
used with permission from HP Technology at Work When it comes to business email, change is in the air. Web-based platforms have all but taken over the personal email market—Gmail alone has over 425 million active users worldwide and counting [1]. With Microsoft® also...
New server or move to the cloud?
used with permission from HTS Many organizations we talk to are starting to think about their next server upgrade. Here are some common questions we get. Do I need a server? What about the cloud? Is there a less expensive way? These are all good questions. The answers...
Linux Shellshock bug being actively exploited in the wild
Last week, the Linux community was "shocked" to learn about Shellshock, a long-term bug that exists in bash, the command line environment on most Linux servers. The bug is being exploited in the wild to spread via a botnet, which automatically spreads itself to...
SpireTech Launches Enterprise File Sync & Sharing solution
SpireTech has launched an Enterprise File Sync and Sharing (EFSS) service using private portal and server technology from CTERA networks. The new features include VPN-free office-to-office server synchronization, and fine-grained control over synchronization of data...
Why You Need a Managed Services Provider
Information technology (IT) systems are expected to meet high standards of operation, while offering 24/7 availability, security, and performance. In today’s environment, you have to keep pace with the constant changes in IT, performance demands, and pressure to...
Patch Right and Keep Hackers Out
used with permission from HP Technology at Work In the arms race between network administrators and hackers, battles are fought over the security holes in enterprise software. Your best defence is the patches that vendors release to plug those holes. Vendors are...