To Cloud or not to Cloud – the SMB question. Does it seem that everyone is moving to the cloud? It is an undeniable general direction which the Internet world seems to be taking users and businesses. What can be done? Jump on the bandwagon? Resist to the final outdated computer or software? Is it really…
When HP asks the question, “Where are you on the risk meter?” Alliant answers! How should you choose the “most stable technology partner?” That is a significant question. We’re glad you asked! Because Alliant has good answers. Is there a “risk meter?” Should you be concerned with the implication that your loyalty to Alliant might be…
There’s an app for that! Remember when? Do you remember when that slogan first came out? In 2009 Apple introduced the iPhone 3G with a commercial showcasing what was then 250,000 apps in the App Store. The phone could do so much more than merely handle phone calls. It could tell you how many calories…
Technology Readiness Level Technology Readiness Level (TRL) evaluates the ability of an individual to integrate technology into their common work experiences. The significant observation is not the level itself, but the correlation of age to technology readiness. The more “mature” have a lower TRL than the “young.” As a generalization there is room for variance.…
That are apparently not random at all! While security is not a random matter, I found these three random thoughts to be interesting, but without an obvious connecting thread. Except for the common theme of security. So take your pick. Get a small dose of security and inoculate against the real disease. Oh yes. Read all…
Are you ready for 2016? A new year is for many a time to set goals. The cycle of days and months on the calendar repeats and it is as though the slate is wiped clean, the computer is rebooted, the document is fresh with nothing but a blinking cursor facing you. What are your…
Microsoft Makes a Yearly Commitment to Security Research & Development Each time we’ve been faced with [security loss of trust], we’ve come together collectively as individuals, companies, organizations and governments to respond. To use the very technology to be able to respond to the challenge… We’re taking a principled approach with strong commitments to make sure that…
Managed Services Providers, do. As a teenager one of my favorite jokes was to snap my fingers and then have a pretend friend ask, “Why are you doing that?” I’d answer (still snapping), “Because it keeps away the tigers.” The friend would incredulously say, “But there aren’t any tigers here!!” Still snapping I’d reply,…
Gartner Gives a “Go.” But they were shocked! Apparently, Windows 10 has been well received in the corporate world. Good news for Microsoft and the final testimonial saying Windows 10 is safe for the common user. We can confidently say that this Operating System (OS) is a real improvement, a step forward from previous versions…
Do your preparations for business continuity include a robust backup recovery service? Business Continuity rests upon the foundation of Back-up, Disaster Recovery (BDR). As your Managed Service Provider, Alliant’s goal is to maintain the infrastructure of your technology so that, “Your business stays uninterrupted.” Alliant monitors thousands of elements to maintain 99% up-time that prevents…