We have entered a “Digital Age”, where our personal data is being collected and analyzed at astonishing rates. From commerce, government, medical, or even basic internet usage, our protection of privacy is no longer a given. What are the Risks?
Don’t Worry about Windows 8 – Microsoft Windows 10 Announced for 2015
Since the rollout of Microsoft Windows 8 PCs, we have strongly recommended sticking with Windows 7 Professional. Windows 8 introduced major overhauls to the user interface, creating a steep learning curve – especially for a business environment. Additionally, many imaging
Making the Case for Value Added Resellers (VARs) for Dental Installations
Building a server-workstation environment in any small business is no small task. While it is possible to “do it yourself” and find some initial savings, utilizing a Value Added Reseller like dmi Networking is worth more than what is on
CryptoWall: Identification and Removal of the Virus
CryptoWall: Identification and Removal of the Virus Ransomware viruses such as CryptoLocker and CryptoWall work by silently encrypting your important files. Per the virus, the infected user must pay the criminals in order to retrieve the encryption key. By using
The Nine Components of a Dental Risk Assessment
By Dan Gospe The Nine Components of a Dental Risk Assessment The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requires dental practices to perform a risk assessment as a first step to achieving HIPAA compliance. Although there is no standardized
Why Server Monitoring is a Good Idea
The Value of Server Monitoring Server Monitoring is often included as a service on business IT support contracts. With this service, continuous logging of data is enabled, and an alert system is put into place so that your business IT
Windows XP End of Life
Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014, less than 90 days from now. This means that Microsoft will stop providing patches, including security updates for its over decade old operating system. While HIPAA laws do
Schick to Announce the Latest Generation of Sensors
Sirona INC. announced they will be releasing the latest generation of sensors, the 33 model. For more information go to: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/sirona-launch-schick-33-sensor-120000859.html
Tailoring your Dental IT Support Package
Dental practices come in all shapes and sizes. Some are run by single, part-time dentists who employ just a few employees; in some cases, a family member or two. Others employ multiple associates, and others might practice in multiple locations.
Risk Assessments for Dental Offices – How can your Dental IT Company help?
In the past, randomized HIPAA audits have been carried out by Health & Human Services and the Office for Civil Rights (HHS & OCR). First, an letter or phone call is made requesting your latest risk assessment. Those who have