RBS is happy to report that as of 2:30 AM December 21, 2012 Sydney time, our servers in Australia and New Zealand are still online. This, despite widespread reports that the world will end.

Organizations are taking a closer look at their disaster recovery operations, as spending on data protection software and recovery software rose to more than $1 billion during the third quarter of 2012, according to an IDC study. via IDC: Spending on data protection software rises.

Angry Birds and Facebook are tied at number one for the most blacklisted app by employers in the United States, with Dropbox ranking number one in the United Kingdom. Absolute Software Corporation recently released the results of its Mobile Security Policy survey, revealing the most blacklisted and whitelisted applications by employers. Which apps are taboo? […]

According to a new market research report “Cloud Storage Market (Incl. Cloud Storage Gateways, Backup & Recovery, Data Movement & Access, Data Replication, Hsm & Archiving, Security And Storage Resource Management Solutions) – Worldwide Forecasts & Analysis (2012 – 2018)” published by MarketsandMarkets, the total cloud storage market is expected to reach $46.8 billion by […]

Social media marketing (SMM) is not about promoting your business: It’s about providing solutions. Always ask: How can I be helpful to my followers? Develop campaigns around the needs of your clients, and you’ll be on your way to positive results. via MSPs: Social Media Marketing Is Not About You, But Customers | MSPmentor.

The Gold Coast general practice that was hacked and held to ransom by suspected eastern European cyber criminals had an external data back-up system in place and is close to being fully functional, but the case provides a salutary lesson in following security best practice, its IT consultant said. via Hacked Gold Coast GP had […]

Cappa is a small hydropower generator designed to be used in natural water flows such as rivers and waterways. via Compact ROR hydropower generator for use in rivers and streams – DigInfo TV.

Wow, this strange sailboat is now the fastest in the world, with a run of 65 knots. When I raced sailboats I was happy to turn in a run of 12! Watch the video. http://www.sailrocket.com/  

  by Rob Cosgrove What is the difference between copying a file and backing it up? We are often asked why our software takes “so long” to do backups – longer than simply copying files. The answer is simple and complicated.

Malware defense may not be at top of mind as the holidays approach. But with the new year around the corner, it’s a good time for managed services providers (MSPs) to reevaluate their security systems and research any potential threats. Will you ring in the new year with any unpleasant surprises? Here’s what you need […]

Many MSPs in recent years have enjoyed tremendous success as a result of taking a vertical market strategy. There are significant and compelling advantages IT service providers can enjoy by taking this approach. For example, when they lead with a vertical market-focused offering, MSPs have found they often end up speaking to contacts higher in […]