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Mike Turicchi

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HP Presence Explainer

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Apr 5, 2022 5:20:16 PM

Hybrid work is about more than working remotely. Part of IT's mission is to help figure out technological solutions that enable teams and departments to work collaboratively when they're spaced apart physically. Watch this video explaining how HP Presence works and why your organization should be considering it.
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7 Pressing Cybersecurity Questions Boards Need to Ask

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Apr 5, 2022 3:14:03 PM

This analyst report from Harvard Business Review outlines 5 things directors need to know about cybersecurity, and 7 questions boards should be asking. For more details, please reach out to NCS Technologies, Inc..
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Here to Help: COVID-19 HPE Response

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Apr 5, 2022 12:27:29 PM

This PDF explains how HPE is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with initiatives to stabilize communities, support for customers tackling the challenges of the pandemic, and technology to help organizations adapt to this unprecedented situation. For more information about HPE's responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact us.
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CEOs' Most Important Business Challenges In 2022

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Apr 5, 2022 10:24:55 AM

The Conference Board recently released the results of its 2022 survey of CEOs and business leaders, and it is chock full of interesting perspectives about what CEOs think are important challenges in the coming year. Topping the list were Covid-19 disruptions, rising inflation and labor shortages.
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Inside the Plan to Fix America's Never-Ending Cybersecurity Failures

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Apr 4, 2022 5:29:14 PM

This thought leadership article lays out the White House's new, tougher cybersecurity strategy, pushed into action by Russian hacks perpetrated against Ukrainian targets. To learn more about this developing strategy, please contact NCS Technologies, Inc..
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New Cybersecurity Law Will Require Cyber-Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Apr 4, 2022 12:26:50 PM

This announcement outlines the parameters of the recently passed Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act, such as which companies will be covered and what types of cyber-incidents must be reported. To learn more, please contact NCS Technologies, Inc..
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Even If The Money Flows, Will Workers Be Available To Rebuild U.S. Infrastructure?

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Apr 4, 2022 10:17:14 AM

Retiring Baby Boomers and Gen X construction trade workers will significantly worsen a growing skilled labor shortage, leaving public investment to rebuild America a noble goal, but not shovel ready.
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Government IT Managers Need Strong, Secure Networks

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Oct 3, 2018 2:41:25 PM

NCS Partners With Aruba For Network Switching & Wireless

NCS Technologies is working with Aruba Networks to help implement intelligent and secure IT infrastructure for the federal government.
 
Aruba is committed to enabling new capabilities for agencies to be more efficient, responsive and mobile while maintaining the necessary level of security required to protect access to sensitive data. Many government agencies, such as the IRS, U.S. Air Force, DISA and the Pentagon are making the transition to wireless for mobile environments. Aruba offers best in class switches, controllers and access points to meet the most demanding needs.
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Topics: WiFi, U.S. Government, hpenterprise, HPE

NCS and Aruba Networks Work Together

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Sep 6, 2018 9:47:53 AM

Partner on Wireless Networking for Government

NCS Technologies is working with Aruba Networks to implement WiFi deployments in the federal government.
 
In November 2017, the DoD CIO Office released DoD Instruction 8420.01 for deploying commercial wireless LAN solutions in Government agencies. We see increased federal government deployment of enterprise-wide wireless connectivity and NCS and Aruba are working together to make this happen.
 
Aruba's leadership in government solutions demonstrates the commitment to enabling new capabilities for agencies to be more efficient, responsive and mobile while maintaining the necessary level of security required to protect access to sensitive data. Many government agencies, such as the IRS, U.S. Air Force, DISA and the Pentagon are already making the transition to wireless for mobile environments. Aruba offers best in class switches, controllers and access points to meet your most demanding networking needs.
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Topics: Financial Sector, WiFi, hpenterprise, HPE

Meltdown and Spectre Security Vulnerabilities

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Jan 31, 2018 4:15:41 PM

Earlier this month, NCS was notified about industry-wide security vulnerabilities which affect the Intel-, AMD- and ARM-based products we provide. We are taking action to help our customers address their concerns.

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Topics: security