Technology Tips to Help Grow Your Business
February Newsletter 2010
In This Issue
Hardware Offer of the Month
Welcome Infinity's Newest Employees
Infinity Can Manage Your Personal Computers
Top 10 Information Security Threats of 2010
Cut Costs by Effectively Managing Your Printers
Technology Tip: CTRL your Outlook
Infinity's Referral Program
Quick Links
Find The IT Management Solution That's Right For You!
Phone System Backup & Disater Recovery 

Hardware IT Hardware PrinterOffer of the Month!
HP Officejet PRO 8500 Wireless All-in-One. Multifunction fax/copier/printer/scanner.  Limited time offer $279 + shipping & tax. Regularly priced at $399

Welcome Infinity's Newest Employees!
 
Mark Ramsey- Technical Services Manager (Tampa Operations Center)
 
Angel Medina- Desktop Support Specialist
(Tampa Operations Center)

  Did you know... 

 Infinity
can manage your personal computers for the same low price as your professional machines.  Call us today to see how you or your employees can setup a separate payment plan to ensure the security of your computers.
877.217.3503

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Top 10 Information Security Threats of 2010

 
The start of a new year is a great time for companies to evaluate their information security practices and begin thinking about what threats they'll be facing in the coming year.  As these security threats are becoming more serious and difficult to detect, it is vital for companies to understand what they can do to best protect their systems and information.
 
1. Malware
There are many methods to install malware on systems, including the use of client-side software vulnerabilities. Browsers remain a top target for vulnerabilities. In 2009, the FBI reported that for the first time ever, revenue from cyber crime had exceeded drug trafficking, estimated at taking in more than one billion annually in profits.
 
2. Malicious Insiders
With the downturn in the economy last year, it was no surprise that many desperate and disgruntled employees attempted to exploit the companies they currently or previously worked for. There is no way to eliminate the threat of malicious insiders completely, but through good security policies and followed procedures, the incidents could be a fraction of what they are today. With the economy still suffering and still high unemployment levels, Malicious Insiders will continue to be a threat.
 
3. Exploited Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability exploit is at the heart of hacking and data breaches. Worms, viruses, malware, and a host of other attack types often rely on vulnerability exploit to infect, spread and perform the actions cyber criminals want. And yet, organizations are still not doing what they need to for patch management. Hackers are more often exploiting client side vulnerabilities and other vulnerabilities associated with 3rd party applications.
 

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For more information on protecting your company's information, please contact info@infinitybsystems.com or call 877.217.3503

Cut Costs by Effectively Managing Your Printers 

Managing print is one of the most effective ways to manage office costs.  The true cost of unmanaged printing can be a startling discovery for most businesses. The initial cost of the printer represents only a small percentage of its lifetime cost, it is the operating expenses that give a much better measure of the real cost of a printer. This includes taking into account cartridge and consumables costs, help desk and maintenance costs, and loss of productivity resulting from printer downtime.
 
A Managed Service Provider aims to reduce the total cost of ownership associated with an unmanaged print environment by assessing the current environment usage and developing a rationalization plan. 

Through adopting efficient and responsible printing practices, businesses can save consumables and energy while reducing downtime and improving productivity. And better printing practices means the environmental impact of printing can also be reduced. Implementing a managed print service can reduce the number of devices in use, and optimise the device-to-employee ratio meaning reduced energy usage. 

About 90% of documents in an office environment are printed in b&w, but the 10% of documents that are printed in color account for 50% of their printing costs.

Desktop printers are often the most expensive component of the printing fleet on a per page basis.  Not only do they tend to be underutilized, but supplies are expensive.
If you can't monitor and measure it, then you can't manage it!

To learn more about how your organization can save up to 30% in print & copy costs, contact info@infinitybsystems.com or call us at 877.217.3503


Tech Tip #83
Technology Tip #83: CTRL your Outlook 
 
Did you know that there are some unique CTRL options in each Microsoft program.  For example, below are some things you could try the next time you're using Outlook for your email:
 
CTRL + R: Reply to an email
CTRL + F: Forward an email
CTRL + N: Create a new email
 
And for a bonus here's one more shortcut to try: 
ALT + S will send an email
 
Stay tuned for more tips & tricks next month! 
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