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Physical Premise to Network Security

Ever wonder why so many still seek out multiple vendors…one for their physical premise business security (including services like access control and camera surveillance) and another for their network security (for services like intrusion detection and virus protection?) We wondered the same thing. That’s why, here at Altec Systems, we deliberately decided to offer both…
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Cloud Based Email – Another Timely Desktop Cloud Benefit (Part 4)

We hope you have been finding the first few articles of our 10-part series on Cloud Computing Benefits useful and informative. In today’s Part 4, we’ll be focusing on Cloud based Email. Specifically, how does Hosted Microsoft Exchange® add value to you in your desktop cloud computing? Well-known Microsoft Exchange is the world’s foremost business…
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Do Cloud Computing Benefits Exist For PCI Compliance? (Part 3)

Welcome to Part 3 of our 10-part series on the Cloud Computing Benefits you should know. In this part we’ll take a look at PCI compliance in the cloud and why this is so important to your business, especially now. Stringent Regulations If your organization processes, stores or transmits credit card data today, you are…
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Managed Access Control – The Next Level of Hosted Access Control

Perhaps you are already familiar with the benefits of using Hosted Access Control. If your company uses this type of business security today, you already know it includes such helpful attributes as remote internet access and the convenience of having your security provider host the software required to run your security system. When, then, should…
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Intrusion Detection – HUGE benefit of Cloud-Managed Network Security!

We hope you enjoyed Part 1 of our 10-Part series on Cloud Computing Benefits as we explored the advantages of using desktop cloud computing. Here, in Part 2, let’s take a brief look at your network and review how network intrusion detection rocks when done in the cloud! All companies, large and small, know the…
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Are Hosted Desktop Cloud Computing Benefits Real? (Part 1)

Welcome to our 10-Part series on Cloud Computing Benefits! Here, in Part 1, we’ll explore the benefits of using a cloud desktop as part of your overall business hosted cloud services. It’s a simple idea…no, really, it is! Hosted (Cloud) desktops remove the need for ‘traditional’ desktop PCs in the office environment, and reduce the…
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4 Key Ways Cloud Computing for Business Can Save You BIG

Heard lots of hype these days about cloud computing? Of course, you have. But, can cloud computing really help your business out financially? Yes! Actually, cloud computing is becoming a strong staple of a large number of businesses each day. Why? There are many reasons, but saving money is primary. 4 Ways to Save Money…
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Ready to Migrate from Analog to IP Technology?

ESX “Migrating to IP Technology” Panelists Were you there?   If you were in Charlotte, NC, last week, you may have joined Altec Systems at the ESX (Electronic Security Expo.) We had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion hosted by Security Dealer & Integration Magazine’s editor, Deborah L. O’Mara, along with two other…
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