Monthly Archives: December 2017

Software platform is an important consideration for data security #igaware #linuxsbs

Software companies can take one of two approaches to keep their software secure. They can keep their software code hidden, which is known as Security Through Obscurity or they can take an Open Software approach and release their software code … Continue reading

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IT Support now please! #igaware #linuxsbs

Companies are so reliant on computer systems for communication and operations that any downtime is very costly and frustrating. IT systems are inherently complex so having access to timely support from technology vendors is critical, mission critical! Igaware has differentiated … Continue reading

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Service is Unavailable – is something you’ll never hear from Igaware

Last night, and continuing into today, hundreds of companies were unable to access their email, data and applications, as the data centre company UK Fast had a complete power failure – and their backup generators didn’t kick in. Power has … Continue reading

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Igaware Version 13.3.12 released #Igaware #linuxsbs

New in Version 13.3.12 [Dec 10 2017] ======================================= * New Features and Improvements * Updated the MySQL server to version 5.5 for all Kopano/ Zarafa sites. Updated the automatic Mail Scanner email phishing scam whitelist and blacklist scripts. Added a … Continue reading

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Cloud Computing – a legal minefield? #igaware #linuxsbs

Cloud computing involves handing over your data to a third party. This is called outsourcing and as with any outsourcing arrangement it comes with legal implications. When outsourcing IT you no longer have control over your IT infrastructure and data, … Continue reading

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The safest place for your email and data is on-site #igaware #linuxsbs #GDPR

Your email and data are your crown jewels. If they are lost, stolen or corrupted there will likely be severe consequences for your operations and a hefty fine for breaching the General Data Protection Regulation (*GDPR). The safest place for … Continue reading

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Cloud Warning #igaware #linuxsbs #GDPR

Any EU (including the UK) organisation using US cloud services (Microsoft 365, Google Apps, Amazon Web Services, Rackspace Hosting etc.) will have to find alternatives before GDPR kicks in next May. https://kopano.com/kopano-documents/EU-US-Cloud-Privacy.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiUYWIqsQ9Y&feature=youtu.be The alternative is Igaware: www.igaware.com

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GDPR shock for Cloud users #igaware #linuxsbs #GDPR

In May 2018 new legislation comes into effect, across the EU & the UK, called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In a nutshell, GDPR has been created to protect citizens from privacy and data breaches and applies to every … Continue reading

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