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IT Security, News

What is Next-Gen Antivirus (NGAV) and How Does It Work?

How can you stay protected from evolving threats? Next-generation antivirus (NGAV) is the security answer to malware that was slipping past traditional antivirus. There are four ways NGAV works to protect you.

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pure storage and nimble storege shared storage
Data Center, News

4 Benefits of Shared Storage

If you’re looking for a shared storage device you’re likely curious about their benefits.  As a vendor of shared storage devices, here at the KR Group, two of the brands we recommend to our customers are Pure Storage and Nimble Storage. You can boil our stance down to four benefits the two devices share:  Pure…

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IT Security, News

Antivirus vs. Anti-Malware: What’s the Difference?

What is antivirus and anti-malware and what do they mean when it comes to protecting your information? There are 3 key differences between the terms, and knowing them can help better protect you.

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pure storage and nimble storege shared storage
Data Center, News

How Much Do Pure and Nimble Storage Devices Cost? [Pricing, Comparison]

Don’t let the unknown cost of a Pure or Nimble shared storage device prevent you from buying a storage solution. We break down the cost of shared storage into the two entry points for Pure’s and Nimble’s all-flash arrays, as well as Nimble’s hybrid array.

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Cisco BE6K phone
Collaboration, Learning Center

How Much Does Cisco BE6K Cost?

Collaboration technology like Cisco BE6K powers your phone systems. When considering the cost of BE6K, you’ll need to keep in mind the cost of the Cisco BE6K licenses, as well as servers, physical phones, and gateways.

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IT Security, News

How to Read a Security Assessment Report

Whether you’re thinking of hiring a security adviser to assess your IT network or awaiting your security assessment results, this article explains how to read your security report.

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IT Security

What’s the Difference Between a Security Assessment and a Vulnerability Assessment?

Don’t be fooled. Security assessments and vulnerability scans are not the same. There are three main differences between the two, which can help you decide which option is best for you.

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News

3 Problems with Security Assessments and Their Solutions

Security advisers are meticulous while conducting a security assessment, but it doesn’t mean their process is problem-free. You could have problems with the cost, review, or required access involved in a security assessment. Thankfully, all these problems have solutions.

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News

Windows End-of-Life: What does it mean for Windows 7, 8, and 2008 R2 users?

  After more than a decade of patches and updates, Windows 7, 8, and 2008 R2 servers have lived long, useful lives.  Microsoft has packed the applications to their fullest, and the operating systems and servers are scheduled to reach end-of-life soon. End-of-life means Microsoft will no longer support those operating systems or issue security…

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Cisco BE6K phone
Collaboration, Learning Center

Enhanced 911 Compliance: What Businesses Need to Know

By Dec. 31, 2019, businesses must meet E911 compliance guidelines, or they could be fined if they make a non-compliant emergency call. These guidelines are meant to help dispatchers send emergency personnel to an accurate and precise location.

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Managed IT Services

In-House IT vs. Outsourced IT: What’s Best for Me?

  Explaining Outsourcing IT vs In House The “age-old” question of whether I should hire an in-house IT person or team, or look to outsource my IT needs is one that is hotly debated in business circles. In this blog, we look to deconstruct some of the pros and cons of both methods and arrive…

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News

The KR Group Named to CRN’s Tech Elite 250

The KR Group announced today that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named The KR Group to its 2019 Tech Elite 250 List. This annual list honors a select group of North American IT solution providers that have earned the highest number of advanced technical certifications from leading technology suppliers, scaled to their…

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