Reblog: Going Beyond HIPAA: 5 HIPAA-Related Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a very complicated compliance standard to tackle. There are strict privacy requirements surrounding the handling of patient medical and personally identifiable information, but how these requirements are met is left largely up to the individual healthcare organizations. Add HIPAA’s requirements for portability and accessibility to the…

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Reblog: How PCI DSS Compliance Works

What is PCI DSS? The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, or PCI DSS, is a security compliance standard that defines the policies and guidelines for payment procedure and security. The requirements for PCI DSS certification are designed to ensure organizations protect cardholder data they store, process, and transmit. PCI DSS was issued by the…

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XMedius On-Premises and Cloud Solutions for Government

Protect your voice and data: no more IT security or compliance risks Government organizations regularly transmit and receive sensitive information, including: Financial reports Statements Tax information Human resources documents Grant requests Contracts Classified reports Our government cloud and on-premises solutions cater to organizations that must comply with regulations such as DITSCAP, HIPAA, FERPA, Section 508,…

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Reblog: Why Do Organizations Still Choose an On-Premises Solution in the Age of the Cloud

Cloud solutions offer a lot of potential benefits for organizations looking to upgrade their communications infrastructure. They can be scalable, reliable (thanks to geo-redundancy & high availability options), and can allow reductions in staff costs. However, they aren’t for everyone. Some organizations have requirements that Cloud can’t fulfill at this time. 1. A Hands-On Approach…

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Reblog: The enduring appeal of fax -Why it refuses to go away

As different forms of business to business communication have come and gone over the years, there is one which refuses to go away. In fact, for many industry sectors, it continues to be an essential channel of communication. Time and time again, we’ve read articles predicting its final demise. Yet fax continues to hold its…

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Reblog: Are free online fax solutions right for companies?

Choosing a free online fax solution versus a professional service will depend on an organization needs in terms of security features, customer service, and support. With all its advantages, online fax technology is increasingly popular within organizations that need to exchange documents on a regular basis. At the same time, alternatives to the traditional fax…

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FileDirector Express

What small businesses have been waiting for: Simple, fast, economic, express Rent instead of buy – just pay for use Up to 10 simlutaneous users Local installation – local storage Always the latest version Compliance and security FileDirector express is the ideal Electronic Content Management solution for small businesses and start-ups. Simple to install, simple…

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Why Fax is Still Important?

Fax is legally binding UETA of 1999, fax contracts are legally binding Regulatory compliance – Personal Data (Privacy) Ordiance (Cap. 486), HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley, Graham-Leach-Bliley Act, Basel II For highly regulated industry, e.g. Banking, Finance & Insurance, Legal Firm, Health Care, Hospital EMail is not legal binding Email is not secure Email is transmitted through the…

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Reblog: 3 Major Data Security Risks Every Business Should Know About

Let’s face it – regardless of size and industry, the success of any organization relies on sensitive data. In 2016, news and media outlets were flooded with stories about cyber attacks – from the personal records of nearly 30,000 FBI and Department of Homeland Security workers’ personal records getting hacked, to dozens of celebrities’ private…

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Reblog: Non Compliance is Like Driving without Insurance

Staying Compliant helps companies avoid risks like Imprisonment of Directors Heavy Fines Loss of Business Reputation Cancellation of Licenses/Registration High Litigation Costs It is better for companies to understand the risks associated with non-compliance with various statutory and regulatory compliance. Depending on the type of business and geographical presence there are various types of compliance…

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