Explaining the CrowdStrike Outage to Virginia Business Owners

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Explaining the CrowdStrike Outage to Virginia Business Owners Imagine waking up to find your computer displaying the dreaded “Blue Screen of Death” because of an overnight software update. Sometimes, an update is just an update, but it can be a global disaster on rare occasions. Unfortunately, we learned that the hard way this past week. … Read more

Understanding Microsoft Active Directory for IAM

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Understanding Microsoft Active Directory for IAM Identity and Access Management (IAM) has become a vital part of modern business, allowing organizations to manage their employees’ and customers’ identities and access. Within this context, Microsoft Active Directory (AD) has become a prominent tool many organizations use to manage user identities and access permissions. At AIS Network, … Read more

Disaster Recovery: September Is National Preparedness Month

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Disaster Recovery: September Is National Preparedness Month National Preparedness Month has been recognized annually in the United States every September since 2004. This important initiative, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), encourages individuals to take proactive measures to prepare for emergencies in various settings such as businesses, homes, schools, and communities. Understanding Disaster … Read more

Azure Storage Bridges the Gap

Azure Storage Bridges the Gap Between Your Budget and Your Needs Azure Storage is a common interest for those exploring the benefits of Azure Managed Services, so let’s look further. Cloud backup and recovery options, such as those running on Microsoft Azure’s cloud platform, can help bridge the gap between your budget and your needs. … Read more

Hurricane Preparedness: Protect Your Data

Hurricane preparedness should always be top of mind at this time of the year. While those of us living in the Commonwealth of Virginia narrowly missed getting walloped by Hurricane Joaquin this month, folks in the Carolinas were not so fortunate. They were inundated with rain, resulting in damaging floods.  Businesses and governments were forced … Read more