Cloud Computing For Your Business; Getting Beyond The Intimidation

cloudyIn 2015, NWMAP has decided to forgo the whole New Year’s resolution. Our goal began with, and has always been, to help clients achieve success in their own business by giving them the edge they need through Telecom Technology (phone systems, lower bills, marketing tools, Hosted services, etc). One of those avenues is Cloud Computing. AAAAHHHHHH!!!! Cloud Computing!!! Haven’t heard about this in a while, right? We know, it’s plastered everywhere, and now that it is there’s some serious intimidation surrounding this topic. Potential Cloud consumers are missing out because of this intimidation factor. Our goal this year, and always, is to really HELP our clients, help businesses small to large. There’s an abundance of info out there, but how much is truly helpful? It’s only adding to the confusion, the mysterious cloud looming over the Cloud.

Is it secure? From a Telecom Agent’s perspective, we know that a business can increase productivity, availability, and store more info with more benefits all for lower costs. We are excited about Cloud technology. On the forefront right now is security services- they’re awesome and only getting better! 2014 was a perfect year for insight into how businesses are effected by hackers and other security risks. With that in mind, the security technology for the Cloud is on target!

Where do I start, who do I trust? Recently we’ve seen articles stating how businesses have grown confused and complacent over Cloud Computing. We urge them to look into it. Telecom agencies, like NWMAP, provide free quotes and free reviews of your current services and costs. FREE! Those articles stated service providers, sales agents, and vendors aren’t much help and looking into it by yourself as a business owner is intimidating so the solution? A Telecom Agent!

What is the Cloud and how can it benefit me? You may already know all this, but let’s begin again… Everything is Internet today- we pretty much have to accept that to be in business. The Cloud is instant access to that world and utilizes that access as well. Cloud Computing uses a network of remote servers (data centers) hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer. It saves on the cost of hardware and excessive in-house infrastructure that you would normally need to do a fraction of capabilities you would be able to do using Cloud storage. The data centers can manage your info and now protect it better than ever- no time consuming or major IT work involved.

If you need more FREE HELP: we’re here to assist: https://nwmap.com/contact-us

Telecom Security; No One is Immune, but You Can be Protected.

Ever since the cloud emerged, security has been on the forefront of this trending topic. We also know that even large businesses, seemingly indestructible, are being hacked by a new generation of intelligent and completely capable and unafraid hackers! Good news is there’s plenty for businesses to protect themselves with- the technology and Telecom services have come a long way. From small to large businesses, help is here.
Disaster Recovery – The cloud is a collaboration of data centers, so should a natural type of disaster occur, your data is protected and stored separately.

Cloud Firewall Service- protects your business by guarding your network while providing inbound and outbound Internet access through a secure and managed gateway. It protects a business from unauthorized access to network infrastructure, prohibits access to inappropriate web content, restricts downloads of infected files, and enables security within your network.

Security services such as DDoS mitigation services can protect against attacks (AKA hacker attacks)- this service should warrant against and filter out malicious traffic at the network perimeter and delivers clean traffic to you during a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. The service provider’s network will absorb malicious traffic so your Internet bandwidth is not. impacted.

If you are connected to the Cloud or want to be, there is a high awareness level about security issues so it should always be discussed with your provider, and better yet your Telecom Agent.
https://nwmap.com/contact-us
Related: http://blog.integratelecom.com/think-youre-too-small-to-need-security-guess-again/

DDoS: New Security Service by Integra

Integra already has an excellent security portfolio, but they just took it one giant leap forward…again. Leveraging Arbor Networks’ technology, Integra will provide fully managed, off-premises protection for its customers’ network infrastructure and online websites.
What’s DDoS? Distributed Denial of Service are attacks in service that affect business, productivity, reliability, and revenue.
Why does a business care? Most of us are aware that hackers are becoming quite sophisticated and attack any size business. These attacks can steal your identity/ information, flood your online flow disrupting business, and break past traditional firewalls.
How does this service help? Filters malicious traffic to allow for clean flow to come through.
THE KICKER!! Integra absorbs the malicious traffic so your Internet bandwidth is not effected.
What are the other benefits?

24/7 security and industry-leading services.
 Choice of plans that specifically coincide with each business’ goals for optimal security.
 Secures from all angles and in every aspect of business from email to filtering of online anomalies.

NWMAP is in The Holiday Spirit

We hope everyone is staying warm and staying connected this holiday season.
NWMAP encourages strengthening your ties, whether they be business, community or friends and family.

lennnWe celebrated our annual Fall Fest along the Oregon coast for a cozy stay at Lincoln City, OR where we also enjoyed dinner among friends.
Our business is staying connected, establishing trust among our clients and agents as well as assisting businesses by staying connected in the most efficient way possible.
We hope you enjoy your fall time festivities, and perhaps some football too!

NWMAP Telecom: Community Service

When we’re not at work, we’re helping. We have employees at NWMAP Telecom who volunteer time, money, and services to various locations and community service centers and causes. One location is Woodland Action, a local community center based out of Woodland, WA. Not only have we made donations to this worthy cause (they accept food and clothing) but we’ve made time to volunteer our services and expertise in various areas for the organization.

What spoke to us is the fact that just a $1 donation can end up being 5 meals for someone in need. We sincerely hope others, both individuals and businesses, are inspired to help out in their community in any way they can. It’s important we make a difference if not just at home, but in your community as well.
Please help out in your community.
For more information on Woodland Action, please visit their website: www.woodlandaction.org