Logicalis Asks: Is Your Cloud Provider HIPAA-Ready?

Farmington Hills, MI (Vocus/PRWEB) March 29, 2011

If youre a Covered Entity under HIPAA, you may be torn between moving your data into the cloud or maintaining it the old-fashioned way in your own data center. Either way, you must be sure youre complying with HIPAA requirements. But according to Logicalis (http://www.us.logicalis.com), an international provider of integrated information and communications technology (ICT) solutions and services, theres no longer any reason to be concerned about moving healthcare data into the cloud if your cloud provider has addressed privacy and security.

For highly regulated industries like healthcare with strict compliance requirements, the cloud presents a particular challenge. When it comes to the cloud, privacy and security is a big deal for Covered Entities, says Von Williams, security analyst for Logicalis. While it remains the ultimate responsibility of the Covered Entity to comply with HIPAA, there are policies and procedures that a cloud provider can have in place to lift the burden of securing at-rest and in-transit data from the shoulders of the Covered Entity. The key, Williams says, is in knowing what to look for.

To help healthcare IT pros assess a potential cloud providers HIPAA readiness, Logicalis has developed a 10-point checklist addressing privacy and security of healthcare data.

Is Your Cloud Provider HIPAA-Ready?

Your cloud provider may be HIPAA-ready if it meets these 10 conditions. But, think of these as forming a STOP sign in your mind, Williams cautions. Dont proceed to Go until every one of these conditions is met.

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Logicalis Asks: Is Your Cloud Provider HIPAA-Ready?

Datto Inc. Introduces Feature Friday to the Channel

Wilton, CT (Vocus/PRWEB) March 29, 2011

Beginning April 1, Datto Inc. will release a major new feature to the Datto SIRIS device and other Datto solutions for five consecutive Fridays. These features will focus on reporting, restoring and generally increasing the ease of use and management of Datto devices through the Datto partner portal.

All features are free to partners and will be automatically implemented into their current devices. The new features will not be announced prior to release, so Datto partners should look for an email every Friday morning that will describe the new feature(s).

Datto takes partner suggestions seriously and many of the new features come directly from Datto partner feedback. Datto is testing this program in April, but will look to extend the program past April 29th if there is partner demand.

The new features will only be available to Datto partners that have deployed a Datto device in the field. Any IT service provider can become a Datto partner for free.

SIRIS is a revolutionary backup and disaster recovery (BDR) solution that was specifically designed for MSPs and VARs. SIRIS dramatically simplifies and streamlines the backup process by taking the image chain out of the equation. Data is taken directly from the server and converted into .vmdk files, which allows for fast and simple recovery. SIRIS is the only BDR solution that offers instant off-site virtualization and true backup verification.

About Datto Inc.

Datto Inc. is a leading provider of hardware-based on and off-site backup and disaster recovery solutions. Founded in 2007, Datto is a channel-only company changing the way MSPs and VARs deliver complete business continuity. Dattos offerings range from small data storage systems to large, enterprise-class business continuity solutions. Easy and affordable pricing, no recovery or incidental fees, generous upgrade plans and US-based technical support are just a few ways Datto is changing the channel.

Becoming a Datto partner is easy and free. Simply call our sales department at 203-665-6423 and speak with a Datto sales representative to get started today.

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Fiberlink Provides Webinar on Android Fragmentation

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) May 09, 2012

Fiberlink, the leader in software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for secure mobile device and application management, today announced a free live webinar titled Android in the Enterprise: Piecing Together Fragmentation on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern.

Spurred by its open-source model and device ecosystem, the Google Android mobile operating system has been implemented far and wide on an expanding suite of smartphones and tablets from HTC, Samsung, Motorola and LG. This openness however comes with a price from management headaches to security concerns.

All is not lost though. You can securely and easily embrace Android devices in the enterprisewhen the right tools are put in place.

Join Fiberlink Android expert, Andrew Schmanek to learn:

Fiberlink Provides Webinar on Android Fragmentation

DynaSis Launches Cloud-Based Productivity Solution for SOHO Market

Roswell, GA (PRWEB) March 30, 2011

DynaSis, Atlanta’s premier provider of IT services and support for small and medium businesses (SMBs), announced today the launch of ITility Essentials, a cloud-based productivity solution for businesses with fewer than 15 employees. ITility Essentials allows small businesses to move their data and applications into the cloud so they can conveniently access them from their desktop, laptop, home or office location – essentially wherever they may choose to perform their work.

“The increased visibility of cloud-based solutions is stimulating demand for the cloud yet many business owners don’t fully understand what they want, what they are getting or what the cloud can do for them,” states Dave Moorman, president of DynaSis. “With ITility Essentials we’re introducing a reliable platform that delivers the information and applications businesses use most: Microsoft Office and Microsoft Exchange plus standard line of business applications.”

ITility Essentials provides increased reliability for the small office/home office (SOHO) business by removing dependence on sometimes temperamental desktop hardware and poorly maintained servers housed in a shared storage closet or basement office. Instead, ITility Essentials is built on a Windows Terminal Services platform to give users access to their applications and data – in the cloud – from a web browser window on any Windows-based device.

ITility Essentials includes 4 hours of monthly helpdesk support. Users call one number for technical support on all of their IT infrastructure if service interruptions or technical complications occur. The SOHO audience also gains enterprise mobility, quality backup and disaster recovery baked right into the solution.

“With ITility Essentials, we’re offering the kind of reliable backup and disaster recovery that is often needed but not secured by the SOHO market,” continues Moorman. “In so doing we’re able to help prevent the SOHO from becoming another statistic of business failure after unrecoverable data loss.”

About DynaSis

DynaSis is a managed IT service provider for small and medium sized businesses in Atlanta, Georgia. DynaSis specializes in offering on-premise and on-demand managed IT service plans, managed hosting and professional equipment installation. For more information about DynaSis services visit http://www.dynasis.com.

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DynaSis Launches Cloud-Based Productivity Solution for SOHO Market

Ciracom, Inc. Launches Data Backup and Recovery Solution in the Cloud

Fairfax, VA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 31, 2011

Ciracom, Inc., a provider of customized IT solutions in the cloud, based in Fairfax, VA has launched its cloud-based data backup and recovery solution, Ciracom Cloud Backup. Ciracoms decision to apply cloud computing to its backup and recovery service will provide a robust and secure alternative to the complicated, time-consuming, and error-prone traditional backup architecture method.

Unprecedented data growth is challenging companies of all sizes, placing increasing pressure on their backup and recovery initiatives. With mounting pressure to comply with regulatory requirements and improve disaster recovery practices, companies are experiencing dissatisfaction with traditional backup methods that are falling short regarding efficiency, reliability, and ease of use. In response, more organizations are moving their backup and recovery into the cloud.

Ciracom Cloud Backup is an agentless solution which makes it easier to support than legacy backup and recovery solutions. It offers an end-to-end data protection solution that protects servers, desktops, laptops, structured and unstructured applications and raw files residing on the LAN as well as laptops in the field. It reaches out over the network to backup operating systems, file systems, and applications, using industry standard programming interfaces. As a result it captures less, ingests less, and stores less data thus reducing the amount of backup assets purchased, managed and maintained.

The National Institute of Standards and Technologys FIPS 140-2 is the most current security requirement for cryptographic modules, or encryption. Ciracom Cloud Backup is an agentless cloud backup solution and is certified that its encryption meets these strict standards.

We are thrilled to offer our customers more flexibility and freedom for their business continuity and disaster recovery needs. The Ciracom Cloud Backup service does just that real-time data back-up with a choice on data centers throughout the United States. Ciracom is dedicated to providing our customers innovative services in the cloud and our new service is another example of that mantra. says Amy Rutt, President and CEO of Ciracom, Inc.

About Ciracom

Ciracom is a women-owned 8(a) and small disadvantaged business that provides complete and customized IT solutions in the cloud. Our clients include the federal government, for-profit and not-for-profit corporations that benefit from the highest level of professional services in the areas of security, network engineering and project management and managed services through our trusted partners. Founded in 1999, Ciracoms mission is to deliver consistent, high-level service and the most effective technology solutions in an environment that promotes integrity, honesty and trust.

Ciracom has been providing cloud solutions to businesses in the Metro DC area since 1999 through its highly secure Exchange Hosted Email and enhanced services such as email archiving, SharePoint and mobile messaging as well as back-up and recovery.

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Ciracom, Inc. Launches Data Backup and Recovery Solution in the Cloud

Programmer"s Paradise Announces "Riding the Crest" Awards for 2010

Shrewsbury, NJ (PRWEB) March 31, 2011

Programmers Paradise, the leading independent reseller of software development and infrastructure tools for information technology professionals, today announced the winners of its Riding the Crest

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OB10-The Institute of Financial Operations Study Finds More Companies Expediting Collections through e-Invoicing and Early Pay Discounts

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 10, 2012

The third annual Accounts Receivable (AR) Survey from OB10 (http://www.ob10.com), the e-Invoicing network, and The Institute of Financial Operations, the globally recognized authority on best practices in financial operations, finds that more companies are accelerating their collections processes through e-Invoicing and are taking discounts for early payment. The survey gauges the views of accounts receivable and credit professionals in the areas of collections, invoicing, payment processes, and the economy.

The 147 participants included AR and credit professionals, CEOs, presidents, and CFOs from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies in North America and the UK. The results indicate that e-Invoicing continues to grow as a reliable invoice submission method, as 29% of respondents use it versus 26% last year. This is also the first year that respondents use of e-Invoicing has surpassed that of EDI.

Regardless of the invoicing submission method used, 85% of respondents believe electronic invoicing expedites the collections process. Additionally, early pay discounts are growing as a cash-management option, with two-thirds indicating that they have accepted discount terms offered by their customers.

When asked about the results of their collections efforts, 50% were only somewhat satisfied, suggesting that there is an opportunity to find and implement an ideal solution or combination of solutions to improve collections. More respondents said that they were calling late-paying customers to chase payment. This method has increased in popularity over the last three years from 55% in 2010 to 61% in 2012.

While this years survey shows good growth for invoice automation, more can be done to streamline the procure-to-pay process, said Luke McKeever, CEO for OB10. Increased adoption will improve organizations satisfaction in their collection efforts and eliminate the need to call customers to chase late payments. We can then expect to see more organizations take advantage of early pay discounts.

This years AR survey shows how OB10 and The Institute of Financial Operations continue to have an acute understanding of what organizations find important in the procure-to-pay process, said Jo E. LaBorde, Executive Director of The Institute of Financial Operations. We are equipped to monitor trends and offer solutions designed to help improve their financial operations.

This years AR survey introduces the Invoice, Payment and Cash Flow (IPC) Barometer, which asks for respondents opinions on how effective they are in invoicing, customer payment efficiency, and cash-flow management and generates an overall score. Organizations will soon be able to gauge their own IPC Barometer result on the OB10 website and learn how to improve it.

To read the full 2012 OB10-Institute of Financial Operations Accounts Receivable Survey, download the white paper from the OB10 website or The Institute of Financial Operations website.

The white paper can also be accessed here:

OB10: http://bit.ly/OB10arsurvey

The Institute of Financial Operations: http://bit.ly/IFOSurvey

OB10-The Institute of Financial Operations Study Finds More Companies Expediting Collections through e-Invoicing and Early Pay Discounts