This article covers what you need to to do if you are a Healthcare organization in Illinois facing a breach of your information systems, leading to the potential exposure of your patients’ private data.

For many Healthcare organizations in Illinois who are in need of meeting compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPAA, the challenge of compliance can seem like a daunting task. However, this article may help you navigate the obstacle by summarizing the requirements for compliance and exploring the […]

Does Your Manufacturing Company Need An Extra IT Person Onsite?

With your manufacturing company growing, increasing technology demands can overload your IT department. And when you need to implement new projects, your IT department may have to work overtime. This is not only expensive when you have to pay them for overtime, but overworked techs […]

Why Uptime Is So Important For Manufacturers

Manufacturers are becoming aware of the importance of uptime and its impact on their success. Uptime is a key performance indicator for manufacturers to ensure their success. It considers all possible downtime caused by both scheduled and unscheduled events. Unlike with other industries, representing […]

Information technology's role in manufacturing is gaining momentum. However, many businesses still end up using hit-or-miss solutions that end up wasting money and resources. Why is this? — Because their current IT companies aren't helping them plan for the future. With a virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO) and a Strategic IT Plan, your […]

For most businesses, relying on some level of IT is a necessity. However, as the cost and complexity of IT continues to expand, many businesses struggle to maintain their internal dedicated IT services. From reducing costs to providing access to the operational resources needed to handle a wide range of tasks, outsourced IT teams can provide the […]

3 Reasons Why Manufacturing Firms In Chicago Are Moving To The Cloud

Manufacturing firms face significant challenges including complicated supply chains, a rising cost for labor, and of course, local and offshore competition. Many manufacturers today are overcoming these challenges by working in the Cloud. The Cloud is changing how we do […]

Who Has Been Impacted by Chinese Cyber Attacks?

A shared mailbox in Microsoft Outlook will prove invaluable if your team is collaborating on a project, as they can exchange messages from a central platform. A communal email center is also an asset if your employees are responsible for responding to customer inquiries. Outlook Calendar allows members to create events or let others know when […]

The manufacturing industry is now a prime target for cybercriminals. Many manufacturing companies don’t realize this and haven’t taken the security measures to keep their data secure. They believe that because they don’t process many online transactions, or keep large databases with customer information, that they won’t be attractive to hackers […]