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    May 21, 2014

    IT Leadership: 5 Critical Indicators of a Healthy Technology Infrastructure

    Some basic tenets that are clear indicators that you should be looking for outside support.

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    May 10, 2014

    Summit offers new energy options in Maine

    With the start of construction season, Summit Natural Gas is bringing new energy options to Maine. That means more savings, more convenience and more control over the way we heat our homes and power our businesses. In a state still overwhelmingly reliant on truck-delivered heating oil and labor-intensive wood, we are creating a brand new […]

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    April 28, 2014

    The Rise of Ransomware: 3 Key Points

    By Dr. Eugene Slobodzian Recently, there was more disturbing news, this time taking place in Winxnet’s home state of Maine. A computer virus infected the central server for a local law enforcement branch, holding their data hostage until they paid a ransom of $300. This crime was the work of a virus, not a “hack” in […]

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    April 14, 2014

    Expectations for Technology in Your Organization

    By Chris Claudio As a part of our involvement in the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, I recently spoke at the fourth installment of our technology series on the topic of “Expectations for Technology in Your Organization.” As a recovering “IT guy,” I am passionate about changing the way technology is not only viewed, but […]

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    April 12, 2014

    Natural gas delivers sustainability in Maine

    Did you know the U.S. spends $400 billion to power buildings each year, about half of all domestic energy use? Natural gas delivers sustainability by reducing energy waste in these buildings, conserving fuel use, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, saving companies money that creates or preserves jobs, reducing reliance on foreign imports, and increasing resiliency for […]

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    March 23, 2014

    Are You Ready for Windows Server 2003 End of Life?

    Windows Server 2003 (including Windows Server 2003 R2) support is ending on July 14th, 2015. In short, this means that Microsoft will no longer be releasing patches or security updates for this operating system (OS). To put this in perspective, even though Windows Server 2003 has been in extended support since 2010, Microsoft still released […]

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    March 17, 2014

    Three Reasons Why Your Business Needs Managed Security

    By Dr. Eugene Slobodzian You have no doubt heard me rant and rave about developing your information security program, the changing threats businesses face on a daily basis, and different ways to make your data more secure. Today, I am here to give you three solid reasons why a Managed Security Service can help you meet your business […]

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    February 3, 2014

    Four IT myths that could be breaking your technology budget

    By Chris Claudio Recently I had the privilege of presenting at the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce about “Effective Strategic IT Planning,” a topic that I feel strongly about. All too often I hear that IT budgeting and planning is a complicated and painful procedure that business leaders feel is wrought with hidden costs, endless […]

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    February 2, 2014

    IT budgeting principles for business leaders

    By Chris Claudio A complete understanding of all of the principles of IT budgeting can sometimes seem overwhelming, not only because of the proverbial ‘moving parts’ included in each cycle, but also because of the time involved in the planning process.  In my last post, I covered each element in detail. With the understanding that most […]

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    January 16, 2014

    What You Need to Know About the HIPAA Omnibus Rule/HITECH Act