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December 2019 IT News & Insights

Managing   IT includes... Cloud, Security, Compliance, Video, Voice, Mobility, Networks, Storage, Support... 

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Your friends at DataLink
When it comes to IP-based Security Cameras, we stick with American-made… Here’s why
Unfortunately, there are some bad actors in the global market of video surveillance providers…  

Some companies have been banned in the U.S. because of complaints about their human rights abuses, and the federal government has concerns about others leaving open backdoors for state-sanctioned espionage.  

ONVIF is a global industry forum that facilitates the development and use of an open standard for the interface of physical IP-based security products. ONVIF also weighs in by suspending member companies that may have ethical problems. Their latest list includes… 

  • Dahua Technology

  • Hikvision Digital Technology

  • Huawei Technologies

  • Shanghai Yitu Technology

  • Pixel Design Sdn. Bhd – Affiliate (Hikvision Digital Technology)

  • Lorex – Affiliate- (Dahua Technology)

When it comes to American-made technology you can trust… DataLink recommends, implements and supports surveillance leaders like Digital Watchdog and Arecont Vision.

When we design a video security and monitoring system, we'll start with your objectives - intrusion detection, loss prevention, occupant safety, remote monitoring of day-to-day operations - these can all be improved with the right mix of cameras, user interfaces, and features.

Video security has evolved to the point where even entry-level systems offer impressive clarity and coverage - and at lower cost than just a few years ago. This means that even the smallest businesses can benefit from advanced security technology to protect their people and property. 

Low-cost, high resolution cameras offer crystal-clear detail and offer wide visible coverage areas with the ability to zoom and pan. Night vision is also available. 

No matter what type or size company you may have, DataLink has solutions that keep an eye on your business 24x7.

Contact us today.
(410) 729-0440 |  Email
Keeping up with your Security Compliance Standards? Need an expert Risk Assessment?
A new year is a good time to take stock. Are you up to speed on the escalating financial penalties and other damages companies may endure when they do not take security seriously enough? 

Fortunately, DataLink can help...

DataLink drills down to your organization's compliance requirements and security controls, providing thorough review, assessment, and security testing against a typical IT infrastructure framework. Our security experts...

  • Break down compliance laws into implementation requirements; map them to your IP data networking, operations, and security environment

  • Incorporate compliance requirements into a qualitative assessment tracking tool / spreadsheet

  • Conduct in-depth discovery, including fact finding, on-site inspections, reviews of your current Layer 2/3 IP data networking implementation

  • Provide a high-level, qualitative compliance gap analysis and network security posture assessment mapped to your compliance requirements and security baseline

  • Deliver gap remediation recommendations aligned to CAPEX / OPEX costs and prioritized according to the assessment findings and your compliance requirements

Are you exposed to potentially crippling cyber-attacks?

Learn more about how our Network Security Posture Assessment and other security services can keep your business safe.

Contact us today.
(410) 729-0440 |  Email

Infrastructure as a Service… We Make It Easy to keep your Devices connected
When it comes to High-speed Networking… 

DataLink can co-manage your IT environment with your in-house IT team, or provide full end-to-end support.

  • Site surveys, design, implementation, and testing

  • Upgrades that include new equipment as technology evolves/improves

  • Structured Cabling – Inside & Outside Plant

  • LAN/WAN/Broadband Services  

  • IT Security

  • Ongoing Monitoring and Support


For many smartphone users these days, access to your building's WiFi is as important as having access to electricity or water.  

If your WiFi is bogging down, DataLink can simplify your life and manage all the details to get it up to speed. 

Rather than paying a big upfront capital expense, we offer WiFi as a Service to cover everything – all for an affordable monthly subscription… 

  • Wireless Coverage Site Surveys

  • Signal Strength, Channel Testing, Data Throughput Testing

  • Access Point Cabling & Deployment

  • Wireless Security

  • Ongoing Management

Whether you need more WiFi in your office or want to connect an entire campus, DataLink will design, deploy and manage your network.

Let DataLink's experienced experts handle all your Infrastructure implementation and management details. 

Contact us today.
(410) 729-0440 |  Email

Looking for a predictable IT Budget? Want Full-service IT Support and Peace of Mind in 2020?
We have you covered!

Designed to keep your organization within a defined budget, ManageIT includes services and support products that enable DataLink to maintain and manage your organization’s entire IT environment. 

We keep your IT healthy by proactively addressing problems detected by our industry-leading monitoring products and tech support solutions.

ManageIT includes…

  • Guaranteed response time windows

  • Dedicated primary Technical Consultant who visits you onsite to review your network health throughout the year

  • Business Solutions Consultant provides high-level onsite consultations

We cover all the bases…

  • Set up at your main site and all remote offices

  • Covers all of your servers and users’ primary office devices

  • Backs up all of your organization’s servers and devices

Extra project assistance is always available…

  • Installing a new business application

  • Changing and / or upgrading hardware

  • Changing and / or upgrading software

  • Moving to a new site location or expanding an office

  • Adding a new site location

Other offerings available…

  • Hosted Email w/Spam Filtering

  • Server Business Data Recovery

  • Offsite Data Storage

When handling today’s IT challenges is keeping you up at night, DataLink has solutions that help you rest easy.

Contact us today.
(410) 729-0440 |  Email

Audio-Visual Systems that connect your teams and impress your clients
DataLink’s AV team specializes in customized single and multi-site Audio-Visual projects... 

  • HD welcome messages in the reception areas, demo rooms

  • Face to face video meetings in conference rooms and on mobile devices

  • Multi-media training rooms

  • Retail video signage and walls

  • Sound masking and Background music

  • Programmable lighting and shade systems


DataLink provides complete design, installation, training and support for any business environment.

Arrange your complimentary consultation.

Contact us today.
(410) 729-0440 |  Email

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