Software deployment is an essential yet sometimes complex process for IT administrators, aiming to ensure applications are installed, updated, and managed efficiently across a network. Simplifying this procedure, especially with varied file formats like MSI and EXE, becomes crucial to save time and reduce potential headaches. Two software deployment tools, Microsoft’s Intune and NinjaOne, provide options to manage this but offer different user experiences.

The financial and operational ramifications of downtime have become increasingly pronounced over the past seven years. In 2014, Gartner predicted that downtime costs organizations an average of $300,000 per hour. However, recent statistics lie in sharp contrast to this 6-figure estimate, with 44% of organizations now counting their hourly downtime costs at over $1 million - exclusive of the ensuing penalties or legal fees.

Once upon a time, employment dictated where you lived. This widespread understanding led to a networking effect that amplified the appeal of cities. Cities, in turn, attracted skilled individuals, providing companies with a compelling incentive to establish a presence there and thereby draw even more talent. Notable locales like New York, Los Angeles, and Silicon Valley emerged as epicenters for high-caliber talent and the organizations that employed them.

In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud adoption, resource virtualization has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing the way businesses operate and offer services. At the heart of this revolution lies the concept of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), which offers a spectrum of service models designed to meet the diverse needs of every company.

The applications we rely on extend well beyond the core systems provided by our primary software vendors, as our technological infrastructure is often interlaced with third-party applications. While these tools bring immense functionality and convenience, they also come with their own set of vulnerabilities. Third-party application patching is the unsung hero that ensures our external software tools remain secure, up-to-date, and optimized.

In the ever-evolving landscape of network security, the challenges faced by Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and technical managers are multifaceted, and the need for robust security measures becomes paramount. Amidst this backdrop, network segmentation remains a pivotal strategy. This article delves into the intricacies of network segmentation, its significance, and a roadmap to its successful implementation.

The field of endpoint management has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years, driven by the rapid evolution of technology and changing work dynamics. IT professionals have always played a pivotal role in ensuring the security and functionality of their organization's network. However, as the number of endpoints has proliferated, so too has the complexity of their responsibilities.

Cybersecurity isn’t just at the top of the discussion queue within the IT channel. Businesses and governments worldwide have turned a sharp eye toward rising cyber threats and cybersecurity statistics. Many have learned the hard way that small businesses are frequent targets of cyberattacks. The idea of “targeting a victim” itself has come into question, and more realize that widespread, indiscriminate attacks are the status quo.

Our Summer 2023 Release delivers over 30 major updates across the platform, including significant improvements to our core remote monitoring and endpoint management solution. Overall, this release is a major step forward for our remote monitoring and endpoint management solution. It includes a wide range of new features and enhancements that will help our customers improve the security, performance, and manageability of their endpoints. Here is a quick overview video.

A zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-5129) in the WebP image library is being actively exploited, putting major browsers and scores of additional apps at risk.