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Preventing Data Loss With Managed Services
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Rows of servers in a data centerImplementing a client-server network and maintaining it with Managed Services can help small to medium-sized businesses prevent data loss events, which lead 43 percent of such businesses to close within two years.

According to DriveSavers data recovery service, 43 percent of companies that lose data in a disaster never reopen, and 90 percent are out of business within two years. How can you prevent data loss—without the hassle and expense of staying on top of the latest technology and continually monitoring backups? Consider a client-server network combined with Managed Services.

With client-server networks, computers and other devices called clients are connected to a centralized computer called a server. The server stores information in a central location, and shares it with the clients on the network.

Why is this a better setup for data loss prevention than the traditional peer-to-peer network, in which computers are connected directly to other computers?

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Maintaining a Network with Managed Services
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Globe of Earth with monitorClient-server networks can help employees perform 20 percent more revenue-producing tasks. For small to medium businesses that may not be able to afford a dedicated IT staff, outsourcing may be the most cost-effective means of installing and maintaining such a network.

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Work from Any Place at Any Time
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Graph of business people on buildingsWork no longer has to be a place your employees go at a certain time. Learn what technologies can enable your employees to get more done from any location, any time.

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Password Protect Folders in Windows 7 or Vista
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Lock with the word private etched on sideDo you want to lock and password-protect your important folders in Windows 7 or Vista? If you have multiple accounts including one with administrator privileges in Windows 7 / Vista, then you can set access privileges for individual folders.

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Relief from "USB Device Not Recognized" Errors
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USB deviceAre you getting a "USB device not recognized" error for a USB mouse, keyboard, or other USB device? Already tried normal fixes, such as uninstalling and reinstalling the driver, but it's still not working? A possible solution may surprise you.

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August 2010
In this issue

 □  Preventing Data Loss
 □  Maintaining a Network
 □  Work from Any Place
 □  Password Protect
 □  "USB Device Not Recognized"
 □  Referral Program


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