August 2019 IT News & Insights
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Client Success Story – Two Rivers Steak & Fish House
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Situated on the peninsula between the Magothy and Patapsco Rivers in Pasadena, locally owned and operated Two Rivers welcomes guests to an inviting environment where they enjoy a delicious menu of dishes created by their award-winning chef.
The popular local restaurant also offers catering, custom baking, and space for special occasions – a spacious banquet hall and bar to offer patrons live entertainment and room for dancing.
When Tony Toskov, TwoRiver's owner, was ready to implement
Wireless Internet access, Security cameras, large screen HD displays and an advanced Audio system
, the call went out to DataLink’s experienced AV team for full-service design, technical assistance, and ongoing support.
For the banquet hall, we set up a
new Voice, Data and Video cabling infrastructure, a 70-volt Audio system, and HD displays. Wireless Access Points
provide Internet access throughout the Two Rivers property. We also
set up security cameras
that monitor employee and customer entrances, as well as 30 cameras to cover key areas. The cameras are tied into a centralized Digital Video Recorder where they are monitored.
Built-in event alarms
make it is easy to isolate, prioritize and manage any unfolding situations. DataLink configured the software to facilitate video searches and export video data to other apps as needed.
With their advanced infrastructure, security and AV systems fully implemented, Two Rivers has more peace of mind and can stay focused on providing great food and hospitality to its growing base of loyal customers.
Looking for an experienced, local technology partner you can count on for prompt and professional IT support, advice, and project management?
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Why ransomware is giving Educators (and Businesses) the jitters
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Worried about Cyber Security? Malware... Ransomware... Theft of Information?
If protection against ransomware is not high on your priority list as the new school year begins, it should be. School districts are now a favorite target of ransomware attacks that hold computer systems hostage until ransoms are paid in Bitcoin for a promised key that will decrypt locked files.
In the rush to catch up on email accumulated during the summer break,
some school administrators and teachers may unknowingly click on a bad link that opens the door to ransomware. Not only are the files on that computer rendered useless through encryption but also the files on all connected devices on the network.
Cyber-attacks against schools are on the rise,
especially in districts where IT resources are limited. School districts in Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, Texas, New York and Oklahoma are among those recently hit with ransomware attacks.
The amounts demanded run well into hundreds of thousands of dollars. Insurance may cover most of it, but the deductible on such policies often runs into tens of thousands of dollars. Failure to pay the ransom could result in recovery costs that run into the millions of dollars.
Ransomware attacks are exploding and costing businesses, municipalities and schools billions…
Experts note that these attacks are happening everywhere with increasing frequency and severity. And it’s not only schools that are soft targets for criminals; it’s small businesses as well. Like many schools, small businesses often do not have the necessary resources devoted to their cyber security or the expertise to implement available solutions.
Are your IT defenses strong enough to prevent your critical systems from being held hostage and data from being lost?
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Suffering from weak or intermittent cell phone coverage in your building?
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You’re not alone… Smart businesses are turning to affordable cell phone signal amplifiers to empower their on-the-go employees to become more efficient and productive in every corner of their buildings.
Reduce dropped and missed calls in your building
DataLink’s network infrastructure team designs, installs and supports SureCall cell phone signal boosters that increase voice, text and 4G LTE signals for all the carriers and service providers, including Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile.
Keep your Mobile Data connected
Designed for spaces up to 20,000 sq ft – and supporting even larger footprints with customized solutions – SureCall boosters feature advanced software that automatically and continually optimize signal gain for maximum performance.
Don’t let spotty in-building cell signal coverage put your business on hold. DataLink offers affordable signal boosters that have the flexibility to accommodate any building or floor plan.
Contact us today.
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Time flies… Preparing for Windows 7 End of Life
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Are you sure your business can continue to operate if disaster strikes?
When it was released in 2009, Microsoft made a commitment to provide 10 years of product support for Windows 7. Time flies and Microsoft has announced its plan to discontinue Windows 7 support so that it can focus investments on supporting newer technologies.
The specific end of support day for Windows 7 will be January 14, 2020. After that, technical assistance and software updates that help protect your PCs will no longer be available from Microsoft.
If you continue to use Windows 7 after support has ended, your PCs will still work, but they may become
more vulnerable to security risks and viruses
. In addition, Microsoft will no longer provide the following services for your business…
- No technical support
- No software updates
- No security updates
Microsoft will deliver a handful of reminder notifications through the end of 2019 and recommend actions to take ahead of Windows 7 end of support.
To avoid security risks and viruses, DataLink recommends that you upgrade your PCs and Servers as soon as possible. Need help with the transition? We Make IT Easy.
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Simplify Your Life with Customized IT Services & Support… We Make IT Easy
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Designed to simplify your use of business technology, Managed IT Support from DataLink includes services that enable us to maintain and manage your systems, network and user devices for you.
Design your own support level...
Get as much or as little help as you need. No matter what your IT challenge, you can get the support you require from DataLink...
- We can support all of your IT needs on an ongoing basis, or just the piece with which your team needs the most help.
- Need help getting your IT environment up to speed or in compliance with standards? We’ll project manage all the details for you.
- We can provide Help Desk support for your users, while your IT team stays focused on the strategic aspects of your business.
- We can fill in for IT staff when you're short-handed due to personal days off, vacations, sick days, or absences due to technical training.
DataLink provides comprehensive, multi-tiered support for any IT issues involving your desktop or server environment, including problem escalations with your equipment and service providers.
Extra project assistance is always available...
- Moving to a new site location or expanding your current site
- Adding a new branch or remote office
- Changing and / or upgrading hardware and software
- Rolling out a new business application
If dealing with IT challenges is keeping you up at night, affordable DataLink Managed IT services can help you rest easy.
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