Blog Posts In Category: IT Strategy

7 Reasons Why You Should Outsource Office 365 Administration & Support

By Sam Harding / July 15, 2021

Migrating to Office 365 is probably an easy choice for you. After all, the application provides efficient infrastructure management, enhanced mobile access to information, and cost reduction. It is also tested and proven, with over 200 million commercial entities.  However, migrating to Office 365 is just the beginning of your digital transformation. That makes planning for…

Sharing Patient Records Between Field Locations Without Compromising Security

By Sam Harding / March 15, 2021

Maintaining HIPAA compliance is among the most important considerations of a medical business. Whether you are a hospital, clinic, or a secondary business that serves the health industry, we know that patient records security is a top priority. Patient data must be protected in compliance with HIPAA regulations. For a small medical operation with a…

Software Upgrade Compliance Should Be Your Top IT Priority

By Sam Harding / December 9, 2020

In order to do business in today’s economy, companies must meet regulatory upgrade compliance. You need PCI DSSS compliance to handle payments. You need GDPR compliance to have European customers. In the medical field, HIPAA is the leading regulatory order. Every aspect of your business must uphold or fall into compliance, especially your software. Today,…

6 Techniques to Reduce the Risk of Human Error in Network and Computer Security

By Sam Harding / November 16, 2020

Maintaining network security and computer security in today’s cyber environment is a big task. Even individuals without a company to worry about must constantly remain on their toes. In the business world, every company that handles data (aka everyone) is a target for today’s hackers. From a handful of credit-card numbers to reams of private…

How to Automate Permissions Settings to Increase HIPAA Compliance

By Sam Harding / October 28, 2020

There are two guiding patient-protections in the medical industry: The Hippocratic Oath and HIPAA. The Hippocratic Oath is the basis of all medical integrity and responsibility, while HIPAA is the basis of all patient privacy. The original HIPA bill was signed in 1996, and it has seen many updates since information storage and sharing technology…

How to Centralize Your Document Repository for More Efficient Remote Work

By Sam Harding / September 24, 2020

Have you ever considered how your organization shares documents and files? Is it an organized process? Is it optimized so that it works well with a remote team, facilitating operational efficiency? Let’s take a closer look at how you can centralize your document repository in a way that helps your remote team operate more effectively…

5 IT Policies Your Company Needs to Put Into Effect Today

By Sam Harding / July 19, 2020

As a business owner, you have a central role in your organization’s daily operations to enhance its stability and growth. You create a vision, set goals, and define expansion opportunities. You also hire employees, partner with product suppliers and service vendors, and develop ties with customers.

IT Off Boarding: Building an IT Action Plan for Workforce Reduction

By Sam Harding / June 9, 2020

IT off boarding is more demanding than ever, and exceedingly necessary with data breaches in the spotlight. By having an IT action plan for workforce reduction, you ensure that each time an employee leaves your company, they don’t leave with mischief or security breaches in their wake. For more insights into optimizing your IT security and strategies, contact us today!

The 9 Most Common HIPAA Violations and How to Prevent Them

By Sam Harding / May 14, 2020

HIPAA violations are common occurrences throughout the medical industry. Inadequate security protocols, failure to perform comprehensive risk audits, and human error are just a few of the many contributing factors that result in breaches of HIPAA regulations.  The following information discusses 9 of the most common HIPAA violations that occurred in 2019, the potential damage…