Announced today, June 1, 2015, at Microsoft’s Windows blog: “Hello World: Windows 10 Available on July 29” What are the basic facts of the Windows 10 upgrade? Microsoft is making Windows 10 available as free upgrade for qualified Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1 devices*. It will be available starting July 29, 2015; people can reserve their free upgrade today. As a starting reference, see Microsoft’s Windows 10 Q&A (ß This provides REALLY [...]
Windows Server 2003 support is ending July 14, 2015 What does end of support mean for you? After July 14, Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for any version of Windows Server 2003. If you are still running Windows Server 2003 in your datacenter, you need to take steps now to plan and execute a migration strategy to protect your infrastructure. By migrating to Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Azure or Office 365, you [...]
The end of Windows XP support means Microsoft will no longer provide hot fixes, product updates, technical support, and—most importantly—security updates. This could put your business at risk for any new vulnerabilities discovered after April 8th, 2014. Learn more about what this means for your business, and how to ensure a smooth transition. The new Windows is the familiar made better—you'll still get the desktop you’re used to with the same folders and icons, but [...]
National Cyber Awareness System: TA13-309A: CryptoLocker Ransomware Infections 11/05/2013 10:58 AM EST Original release date: November 05, 2013 | Last revised: November 06, 2013 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows systems running Windows 7, Vista, and XP operating systems Overview US-CERT is aware of a malware campaign that surfaced in 2013 and is associated with an increasing number of ransomware infections. CryptoLocker is a new variant of ransomware that restricts access to infected computers and demands the [...]
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc.500|5000 Dynamic Solutions Group Ranks No. 2756 on the 2012 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 126%. NEW YORK, August 21, 2012 -- Inc. magazine today ranked Dynamic Solutions Group NO. 2756 on its sixth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s [...]
Did you know? Over 40% of all companies that experience a disaster never reopen! Over 25% of the remaining companies close within two years! Learn More What should I do? While every year we hear this is going to be the year and to be prepared, most businesses actually do little or nothing to actually prepare for hurricane season. When do most business think about Hurricane preparedness? Yes, you guessed it, after a disaster happens [...]
SMBs are creating and use more data than ever before; and the value of that data is ever-increasing. So the cost of losing that data is higher than ever before. Dynamic Solutions Group understands today’s small businesses need backup and disaster recovery (BDR) solutions that are efficient, reliable, and cost-effective. We understand the importance of your business data. In a recent survey, commissioned by Hewlett Packard, it was discovered that as many as 31% of [...]
Small and medium sized businesses are increasingly finding themselves fighting shrinking operational budgets and increasing pressure to meet customer demands – faster than ever before, and with a smaller staff. Unified Communications can help these organizations extend the power of their business phone system far beyond its standard capabilities. Unified Communications can be a competitive advantage for businesses that need a single system to manage multiple tools and platforms, making their business more productive and [...]
For businesses, video surveillance gives you the power to see, respond, intervene and mitigate risks, if and when they arise. When thinking of video surveillance, many business owners think of retail. However, it has become more and more commonplace to see video cameras in all types of businesses now. Low cost of installation and ease of access via cloud technologies has made video surveillance more appealing to everyone. These systems ensure greater safety at a [...]
Although it is impossible to predict if, when and where a hurricane may make landfall, it is critical that businesses within these high-risk areas on the Eastern and Gulf coasts to prepare as if a storm will do so at any given time. With that being said, there are steps that you can take in I.T. now to prepare ahead of time and minimize the damage. These steps should be part of your company's overall [...]
