The holiday season is upon us, and as we prepare to close shop and enjoy some well-deserved time off, there’s one crucial aspect of our digital world that deserves special attention—backups. Why Backups Matter: 1. Protecting Valuable Data: The data your business accumulates is a treasure trove of hard work and valuable insights. From client information to financial records, it’s … Read More
Unleashing the Power of Server Support: How DcData Makes Your Life Easier
In the fast-paced world of technology, where every second counts, having robust server support can be a game-changer. At DcData, we understand the pivotal role that servers play in your business operations, and that’s why we’re here to simplify your life and supercharge your server infrastructure. The Importance of Server Support Server support isn’t just a service; it’s a lifeline … Read More
The Power of SMS APIs: Enhancing Communication and Engagement
In today’s digitally connected world, businesses and organizations are constantly seeking ways to engage with their audience more effectively. One powerful tool that has stood the test of time in the realm of communication is SMS (Short Message Service). As the use of smartphones continues to rise globally, leveraging SMS APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) has become a strategic move for … Read More
Strengthening Security with Two-Factor Authentication: Safeguarding Your Enterprise Zimbra Accounts
In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for businesses of all sizes. With the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, it’s crucial to adopt robust security measures to protect sensitive information and valuable data. Two-factor authentication (2FA) has emerged as a powerful solution, adding an extra layer of protection to ensure the utmost security for your Enterprise Zimbra … Read More
IMPORTANT NOTICE: THE PROTECTION OF YOUR DATA
In an ongoing effort to ensure stricter security measures and for the protection of your data, DcData will be discontinuing support for all unencrypted email protocols on the morning of Wednesday 17th of May 202
Beyond the Blackout: Why cloud solutions are the Future for large enterprises dealing with load shedding
Cloud computing is often far more secure than traditional computing, because companies like Google and Amazon can attract and retain cyber-security personnel of a higher quality than many governmental agencies
Exchange Online to block emails from vulnerable on-prem servers
Microsoft is introducing a new Exchange Online security feature that will automatically start throttling and eventually block all emails sent from “persistently vulnerable Exchange servers” 90 days after the admins are pinged to secure them. Article by Sergiu Gatlan Read this interesting article here: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exchange-online-to-block-emails-from-vulnerable-on-prem-servers/ 91% of cyber attacks start with an email. Not securing your email is like leaving the door open … Read More
World’s biggest Ransomware attack hits ‘thousands’ in 17 different countries
It is now being called the single-biggest Ransomware attack recorded, with 1000s of victims in at least 17 different countries breached with Ransomware on Friday last week. An affiliate of the Russia-linked gang REvil deployed the ransomware “largely through firms that remotely manage IT infrastructure for multiple customers.” A broad array of businesses and public agencies were hit by the … Read More
SpamCop anti-spam service suffers an outage after its domain expired
Cisco’s SpamCop anti-spam service suffered an outage Sunday after a its domain mistakenly was allowed to expire. SpamCop provides a Real-time Blackhole List (RBL) that mail servers can use to determine if incoming mail should be marked as spam. Today, mail administrators, organizations, and ISPs worldwide suddenly found that their outgoing mail was being rejected as it reported as being listed in … Read More
Zorin OS 15.3 Released Based on Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS
Zorin OS 15.3 is now available to download. The release serves as the latest update in the Zorin OS 15 series which is supported until 2023. The team behind the user-friendly Linux distro say this update is “…focused on strengthening the core essentials of the operating system to bring you the features and reliability that help you work, play, and … Read More
Redefining RHEL: Introduction to Red Hat Insights – 2020 Update
In 2019, Red Hat announced that we were including Red Hat Insights with every Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) subscription. Now in 2020, we have expanded the capabilities that Insights includes and we wanted to take this opportunity to review what these expanded capabilities means to you, and to share some of the basics of Red Hat Insights. We wanted … Read More
Nextcloud Desktop Client Gets End-to-End Encryption, New User Interface
Nextcloud GmbH announces today the general availability of version 3.0 of the Nextcloud Desktop Client as an important milestone that finally implements enterprise-grade E2EE (end-to-end encryption) technology. End-to-end encryption is probably one of the most requested features in Nextcloud, the most popular on-premises file share and collaboration platform. With the release of Nextcloud Desktop Client 3.0, Nextcloud has become the … Read More
Zimbra 9 – Meet DcData
To learn more, attend this co-hosted webinar with our partner DcData on Thursday 11 June 2020 at 2 pm (GMT+2). Discover Zimbra 9’s EXTENSIBILITY and much more. It’s an exciting time to check out Zimbra! Why? Because our new product Zimbra 9 is here! Zimbra 9 is a real alternative to any other email solutions with: A responsive, React-based UI … Read More
Unboxing the latest Linux laptop from System76
A quick overview of a lightweight professional computer for Linux users by Matthew Broberg (Red Hat) Why this laptop? I want to continue my road to Linux as the main operating system of my life, and I like to support my company’s participation in open source. Ports were important (USB-C is a must, USB-A is nice to have), but the … Read More