NEWS FROM THE EDGE

Tech Tips and Advice from the Experts at Dynamic Edge

Your Business vs. Mother Nature

Lost power lately?  Wondering how you can make sure your servers are NEVER down, even if a natural disaster strikes your office?

The Simple Answer is the Cloud. The latest in business technology is moving Servers and Workstations to the Cloud, where they can be accessed securely from any device with an internet browser.

How is this possible? Technology. The internet is so fast now, you can access a server or computer in the cloud with no lag or slowness.
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November Newsletter!

Read the November 2013 Edition of the Dynamic Edge Newsletter by clicking the link below:

November 2013

CryptoLocker Alert- Backup Your Data

We want you to be aware of a new virus called CryptoLocker. CrytoLocker locks your files up and requests payment to unlock them.  Cryptolocker irreversibly destroys your files, so backups are the only recovery option.

What is CryptoLocker? CryptoLocker sends emails to look like communications from the “Payroll Department” or legitimate companies such as UPS, DHS and FedEx. The email has an attachment that is usually a zip file containing a PDF file which, when opened, executes CryptoLocker. If you or someone sees a “countdown clock” then you’ve been infected and it can spread.

 What Can You Do? 
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Be afraid…be very afraid!  Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, here’s the DE crew fresh from the grave to wish you a Happy Halloween!
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There are some nasty little bugs running around the Internet these days. One of the current bad boys is a cryptolocker virus. This piece of “ransomware” literally holds your data hostage for a cash ransom.

The bad news? It’s just the latest addition to a long list of potential threats.  If you’re not prepared, your business could be down for days. The good news? Protecting yourself and providing a speedy path to recovery isn’t difficult.
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We Work Hard, We Play Hard

PHOTO: Dynedgers at Cedar PointToday we have a guest post from Cecilia, a Dynedger on our team who recently made the annual DE pilgrimage to Cedar Point for HALLOWEEKENDS!

Recently I traveled with a group of my fellow Dynedgers to Cedar Point for our annual HALLOWEEKENDS trip. I believe that events (such as fantastic trips to Cedar Point!) are great team building exercises because they help build a feeling of camaraderie. When camaraderie is formed at work between people who work closely together every day, good things happen. Healthy competition is fostered (instead of dysfunctional!) and individual communication styles are learned.
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