WAN Solutions
When It Comes to the Cloud, Network Performance = App Performance
It’s time we changed the game when it comes to Cloud-delivered applications and their day-to-day performance. Because it’s not unusual for a data center manager, looking over a collection of trouble tickets, many of which reflect user frustration with applications, to put head in hands and wonder how to respond. The servers are humming; the storage systems are online, and the local area network shows “green.” So what’s next? Check the WAN! Wide area network connections between data centers and users can play a critical role in … [Read More...]
Hacking
Why did I get hacked?
Why are particular companies targeted for cyber-attacks? It turns out that most are not specifically targeted. Of course, big companies (particularly those in financial services) as well as some government and law enforcement systems are attacked for very particular reasons. But the majority of attacks on smaller companies are much more random. And that is because there is an industry that actually sells exploit toolkits (software packages with simple user interfaces) to people. These are people who don't know enough to actually dive into the … [Read More...]
Healthcare and Insurance Providers
Attracting and Retaining Subscribers: A Guide for Payers
Health insurance companies (payers) are mostly optimistic about how massive changes brought on by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will affect their business. There is no doubt that collaborating with Health Insurance Exchanges (HIX), implementing ICD-10 codes, and squeezing budgets to meet MLR … [Read More...]
DDoS
DDoS Mitigation – What can you do? Here’s a hint – Distribute.
In my previous post, we discussed the fundamental types of DDoS attacks — from volumetric attacks, to low and slow application attacks. What makes a DDoS attack different from most any other is that it is targeted, deliberate, and intentional. Conversely, much of the malware in the wild is … [Read More...]
Consumer Healthcare
Health = Happiness, So Why Don’t We Demand Better Care?
Studies have shown that happiness is tied to six key personal factors: mental health, physical health, family experience, education, gender and age.1 Health is such an integral part of our happiness yet, paradoxically, healthcare is one area in which Americans have been highly complacent consumers. … [Read More...]
