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Cloud Computing Services: Getting the Most Out of It

Published on 2012-05-04 17:23:00

Since our first discussion of cloud computing last year, throughout this series we've looked at the service and licensing costs, implementation costs, security and the reliability of cloud computing in this recent series. > read more

How Much Does Cloud Computing Really Cost: Advantages and Disadvantages of the Cloud

Published on 2012-04-27 18:06:00

This week we continue with the big question: will the cloud really save me money? > read more

Will the Cloud Really Save Me Money? Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud Computing

Published on 2012-04-20 17:34:00

Welcome back as we continue to look at the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing. > read more

Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud Computing: Is the Cloud Reliable?

Published on 2012-04-10 19:11:00

Last year we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing cloud technology for your business. One year later, as the technology has advanced, it’s time to take another look. > read more

Systems Administrator Ian Weydert achieves SonicWALL CSSA Certification

Published on 2012-03-29 19:11:00

3D is pleased to announce that Ian Weydert, 3D Systems Administrator, has earned Certified SonicWALL Security Administrator (CSSA). The certification further enhances the company’s range of professional accreditations.SonicWALL®, Inc. designs and sells intelligent network security and data protection solutions around the world. CSSA certifications are awarded to network engineers who have demonstrated their mastery of designing, implementing, supporting and managing security infrastructure [..] > read more

Part 2: When Should My Business Upgrade from Windows XP or Vista to Windows 7?

Published on 2012-02-03 18:37:00

Our discussion on when your business should consider upgrading from Windows XP or Vista to Windows 7 continues this week in Part 2. Earlier this week in Part 1, we reviewed how to evaluate your current system and identify potential issues you may face in implementing a new operating system. In this second part, we're going to look at the benefits and challenges of Windows 7, how the end of Windows XP support and the soon-to-be-launched Windows 8 can impact your final decision, and what steps y [..] > read more

Part 1: When Should My Business Upgrade from Windows XP or Vista to Windows 7?

Published on 2012-01-30 20:00:00

For most businesses upgrading an operating system is a daunting process. Buying new licenses can be expensive, not to mention you’ll have to make sure your software and hardware will be compatible. There is a list of factors to weigh when deciding if, and when, it’s worth it.In this first section of a two part series, we will start by discussing how to evaluate your current system and identify potential issues you may face in implementing a new operating system. In Part 2, we will be revi [..] > read more

3D Earns Certifications and Partners with SonicWALL and Citrix

Published on 2012-01-13 19:30:00

We are pleased to announce our new partnerships with Citrix and SonicWALL! In order to achieve these partnerships, we were required to demonstrate their technology expertise through a battery of exams passed by members of our Network Engineering and Analyst teams.3D has been certified as a Citrix Silver Solution Advisor by demonstrating their expertise with Citrix products, as well as implementing virtualization, networking and cloud solutions for businesses. These technologies allow businesses [..] > read more

New 3D ProActive Feature: Exchange 2003 log file Management

Published on 2011-12-28 15:21:00

3D is pleased to announce the addition of yet another new feature for our ProActive clients with alerting included in their agreement. Automated alerting for Exchange 2003 excessive log growth is the sixteenth automated feature added to the 3D ProActive portfolio in 2011.What are log files, and how do they affect me?Log files are a backup of your Exchange Server transactions. When messages are sent and received, as well as other modifications made to them, they are first recorded in the transact [..] > read more

Technical Analyst Anthony Esposito earns Cisco SMBAM® Certification

Published on 2011-12-28 15:18:00

We are pleased to announce that Anthony Esposito, 3D Technical Analyst, has earned the Cisco certification as a Small Business Account Manager (SMBAM®) specialist. These certifications further enhance the company’s range of professional accreditations.Cisco Systems, Inc., a corporation that designs and sells business electronics, networking and communications technologies, awards SMBAM® certification to network professionals that exhibit the skills required to design and implement Cisco SMB [..] > read more

3D Adds 2 New Automated Services to ProActive™

Published on 2011-12-08 18:38:00

3D is constantly improving and adding new features to our catalog in order to better serve our clients. Two new features have been deployed for our ProActive™ clients to further the prevention of network issues and save time by eliminating the need to complete these tasks manually. DHCP Workstation AuditThis new feature automatically alerts when a computer is configured manually instead of with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP is a network configuration for IP networks, and all [..] > read more

Network Engineer Mike McGlothern achieves Cisco SMBE Certification, Technical Analyst Anthony Esposito earns SonicWALL CCSR Certification

Published on 2011-12-01 17:41:00

3D Corporation is pleased to announce that Mike McGlothern, Tech Department Manager and Network Engineer, has earned Cisco Small Business Engineer (SMBE®) certification. Technical Analyst Anthony Esposito has earned Certified SonicWALL Sales Representative (CSSR). These certifications further enhance the company’s range of professional accreditations.Cisco Systems, Inc., a corporation that designs and sells business electronics, networking and communications technologies, awards SMBE® certif [..] > read more

Network Engineer Euphrates Greene achieves Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) Certification

Published on 2011-11-11 18:58:00

3D Corporation is proud to announce that Euphrates Greene, 3D Network Administrator and Engineer, has earned Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) certification, further enhancing the company’s range of professional accreditations.Cisco Systems, Inc., a corporation that designs and sells business electronics, networking and communications technologies, awards CCNA® certification to network professionals that exhibit the skills required to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot med [..] > read more

3D Launches Two New Features for ProActive Clients

Published on 2011-11-08 14:58:00

3D is constantly improving and adding new features to our service catalog in order to better serve our clients. This week, two new automated alerting features have been announced for our Basic+Alerting, Managed and Partner ProActive clients.Sophos PureMessage AuditingThe new weekly auditing of Sophos PureMessage anti-virus software checks 59 configuration options to ensure the product is within industry best practices. Since best practices change as technology does, this automated check will con [..] > read more

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning – Are You Protecting Your Business?

Published on 2011-10-27 19:08:00

More than 70% of businesses experience a data loss each year due to technical or human error. This results in an average revenue loss of $4,700, not taking into account losses due to missed business opportunities or natural disasters. Faulkner Information Services found that 50% of companies that lose their data due to disasters go out of business within 24 months, while the U.S. Bureau of Labor indicates that 93% are out of business within five years.If a business is able to recover after a dat [..] > read more

Michael Richard joins 3D Corporation as System Administrator

Published on 2011-06-24 18:10:00

MICHAEL RICHARD3D Corporation is pleased to announce that Michael Richard has joined the company to assume the role of System Administrator.As System Administrator, Richard’s responsibilities will involve assisting clients with comprehensive remote > read more

Microsoft Issues 16 Security Bulletins to Fix 34 Vulnerabilities

Published on 2011-06-16 13:02:00

Microsoft has released 16 new security bulletins describing 34 vulnerabilities ranging from important to critical in their severity. The vulnerabilities affect many Microsoft products including Internet Explorer (IE), Windows, Office, SQL Server, .NE > read more

Microsoft Issues 16 Security Bulletins to Fix 34 Vulnerabilities

Published on 2011-06-16 13:02:00

Microsoft has released 16 new security bulletins describing 34 vulnerabilities ranging from important to critical in their severity. The vulnerabilities affect many Microsoft products including Internet Explorer (IE), Windows, Office, SQL Server, .NE > read more

3D's New Service Coordinator Position

Published on 2011-06-09 10:49:00

3D continuously enhances our services in order to provide the most current and ‘best-in-class’ technology solutions to our clients. In April, we established and filled a new position within our organiz > read more

3D's New Service Coordinator Position

Published on 2011-06-09 10:49:00

3D continuously enhances our services in order to provide the most current and ‘best-in-class’ technology solutions to our clients. In April, we established and filled a new position within our organiz > read more

The IP-Acolypse is Upon Us, it's Time to Make the IP Switch

Published on 2011-06-07 18:15:00

On February 3, 2011, the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), the organization that manages the global IP address pool, allocated the last blocks of IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4) Internet addresses to the five Regional Internet Registries > read more

The IP-Acolypse is Upon Us, it's Time to Make the IP Switch

Published on 2011-06-07 18:15:00

On February 3, 2011, the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), the organization that manages the global IP address pool, allocated the last blocks of IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4) Internet addresses to the five Regional Internet Registries > read more

Cloud Computing: Advantages and Disadvantages

Published on 2011-05-26 16:32:00

Cloud computing is an Internet-based network model that enables on-demand access to a shared pool of computing resources such as networks, servers, storage, applications and services provided by a third party. It is becoming a standard method of soft > read more

Cloud Computing: Advantages and Disadvantages

Published on 2011-05-26 16:32:00

Cloud computing is an Internet-based network model that enables on-demand access to a shared pool of computing resources such as networks, servers, storage, applications and services provided by a third party. It is becoming a standard method of soft > read more

Network Engineer Jeff deLucia achieves MCITP: Server Administrator 2008 Certification

Published on 2011-05-25 17:16:00

3D Corporation announces Jeff deLucia, Network Engineer, has earned the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator 2008 certification, further enhancing the company’s range of professional certifications.MCITP: Server Adminis > read more

Network Engineer Jeff deLucia achieves MCITP: Server Administrator 2008 Certification

Published on 2011-05-25 17:16:00

3D Corporation announces Jeff deLucia, Network Engineer, has earned the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator 2008 certification, further enhancing the company’s range of professional certifications. MCITP: Server Admini > read more

3D Corp Welcomes Chinook Enterprises to Whatcom County

Published on 2011-05-25 15:02:00

3D’s valued client, Chinook Enterprises, is opening their doors today at their new location by the Bellingham Airport on Williamson Way. Chinook, a non-profit organization, has helped thousands of people with disabilities gain competitive employmen > read more

3D Corp Welcomes Chinook Enterprises to Whatcom County

Published on 2011-05-25 15:02:00

3D’s valued client, Chinook Enterprises, is opening their doors today at their new location by the Bellingham Airport on Williamson Way. Chinook, a non-profit organization, has helped thousands of people with disabilities gain competitive employmen > read more

Microsoft Releases Two Security Bulletins for May’s Patch Day

Published on 2011-05-13 11:54:00

Microsoft has released only two new security bulletins for May, as opposed to the 17 they released last month, that describe three vulnerabilities found in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office. One of the vulnerabilities is found in Windows S > read more

Microsoft Releases Two Security Bulletins for May’s Patch Day

Published on 2011-05-13 11:54:00

Microsoft has released only two new security bulletins for May, as opposed to the 17 they released last month, that describe three vulnerabilities found in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.  One of the vulnerabilities is found in Windows Serve > read more

3D hires to expand Client Services, Network Engineering and Office Administration

Published on 2011-05-03 10:16:00

Network management firm 3D Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Chris FitzGerald as Business Analyst, Ian Weydert as Systems Administrator, Heidi Metour as Service Coordinator, and Jeri Conard as Administrative Assistant. Their combined > read more

3D hires to expand Client Services, Network Engineering and Office Administration

Published on 2011-05-03 10:16:00

Network management firm 3D Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Chris FitzGerald as Business Analyst, Ian Weydert as Systems Administrator, Heidi Metour as Service Coordinator, and Jeri Conard as Administrative Assistant. Their combined > read more

Yet Another Out-of-Band Adobe Security Update

Published on 2011-04-19 12:10:00

Just last month we informed you of an out-of-band security update released by Adobe to fix critical vulnerabilities in Flash, Reader, and Acrobat. According to a recent Adobe security advisory, these applications once again suffer from a critical vul > read more

Yet Another Out-of-Band Adobe Security Update

Published on 2011-04-19 12:10:00

Just last month we informed you of an out-of-band security update released by Adobe to fix critical vulnerabilities in Flash, Reader, and Acrobat. According to a recent Adobe security advisory, these applications once again suffer from a critical vul > read more

Microsoft Releases a Record-Breaking 17 Security Bulletins

Published on 2011-04-19 12:02:00

Microsoft has released a record-breaking 17 new security bulletins describing 44 vulnerabilities found in Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), and Office, as well as in Microsoft’s Server and Developer software. Eight of these bulletins have been rated > read more

Microsoft Releases a Record-Breaking 17 Security Bulletins

Published on 2011-04-19 12:02:00

Microsoft has released a record-breaking 17 new security bulletins describing 44 vulnerabilities found in Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), and Office, as well as in Microsoft’s Server and Developer software. Eight of these bulletins have been rated > read more

Myths of Safe Web Browsing

Published on 2011-03-30 17:13:00

As more and more legitimate websites are being hijacked or duplicated by attackers for malicious purposes, simply avoiding sites subjectively perceived as “risky” is no longer proving sufficient in keeping business networks safe from Internet thr > read more

Meet Team 3D: Tom Boyd, Project Manager

Published on 2011-03-24 12:22:00

As 3D’s Project Manager, Tom Boyd is among the most famous of 3D’s employees, working closely with 3D’s clients to make major improvements to their networks and thereby major improvements to their businesses. 3D’s Marketing Manager, Gail, con > read more

Adobe Releases Out-of-Band Security Updates to Correct Flaws in Adobe Reader, Acrobat and Flash

Published on 2011-03-23 13:27:00

Adobe has just released out-of-band security updates to correct critical vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader, Acrobat and Flash running on all operating systems. Attackers most commonly exploit these vulnerabilities by luring users to visit a website con > read more

Apple Releases Security Updates to Fix 57 Vulnerabilities in OS X

Published on 2011-03-23 12:49:00

Apple has just released security updates to fix 57 vulnerabilities in all current versions of OS X 10.5.x (Leopard) and OS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard), Apple’s line of operating systems. Attackers exploit these vulnerabilities in numerous ways, some of > read more

Network Engineer Mike McGlothern achieves Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (CCNA® Wireless) Certification

Published on 2011-03-17 11:37:00

3D Corporation announces Mike McGlothern, Network Engineer & Help Desk Lead, has earned Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (CCNA® Wireless) certification, thereby validating competency in configuring, implementing and supporting wireless > read more

Internet Scammers Exploiting Disasters in Japan

Published on 2011-03-16 16:55:00

The recent earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters in Japan brought an enormous amount of traffic to Internet news sites in the past week. As horrible as it sounds, it’s common for Internet scammers to use such catastrophes to entice users to vis > read more

Jon Duryee joins 3D Corporation as Network Administrator

Published on 2011-03-09 12:03:00

Network management firm 3D Corporation is pleased to announce that Jon Duryee has joined the company to assume the role of Network Administrator.As Network Administrator, Duryee’s responsibilities involve providing clients with remote and onsite ne > read more

Now Hiring: Business Analyst/Account Manager

Published on 2011-03-02 11:59:00

3D is seeking a new member of our account management team to assist with supporting existing clients as well as developing new business. A strong work ethic, good communication skills, and a desire for professional growth are required.Qualifications: > read more

Would Office 2010 Bring Value to my Business?

Published on 2011-02-22 15:32:00

Last June, Microsoft released Office 2010, its latest “productivity suite” for PC’s with Windows operating systems, and the update from its predecessor, Office 2007, includes changes worth some careful consideration before deciding to purchase > read more

Patches Released to Fix Several Vulnerabilities found in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer & Visio

Published on 2011-02-11 12:40:00

Microsoft has released numerous security updates to correct serious vulnerabilities found in all current versions of Windows and Internet Explorer. An attacker can exploit these vulnerabilities in a number of ways, the most common being luring users > read more

Scrub ‘n Share: Protecting your Business from the Dangers of Metadata

Published on 2011-02-03 18:55:00

Did you know that when you edit content in a Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Corel WordPerfect or various other electronic documents, information about you and the edits you made is automatically created, stored and hidden within the document file > read more

Brandon Bjarnason joins 3D Corporation as Network Administrator

Published on 2011-01-28 10:49:00

3D Corporation is pleased to announce that Brandon Bjarnason has joined the company to assume the role of Network Administrator.As Network Administrator, Bjarnason’s responsibilities involve providing 3D’s diverse client base with comprehensive r > read more

Out with the Old, In with the New: The Impact of PC Age on Small Businesses

Published on 2011-01-20 16:22:00

During the economic downturn over the past few years, small businesses commonly allocated their budgets away from IT and thus postponed the replacement of their old PCs. Though seen as a cost saving approach, delaying equipment replacement actually c > read more

Strong Password Creation Made Easy (and Fun)!

Published on 2011-01-14 11:43:00

Since the Internet is so heavily used for online banking, shopping, and many other functions that contain sensitive data -- cybercriminals have virtually unlimited opportunities to gain access to one’s personal information online, thus making the c > read more

Network Engineer Scott VanderWoude achieves three CompTIA Certifications

Published on 2011-01-06 12:59:00

Scott VanderWoude, 3D Network Engineer, has earned CompTIA A+, Security+, and Server+ certifications, further enhancing the company’s range of professional certifications.The Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) certifications ar > read more

Updates Released by Microsoft to Fix Several Highly-Critical Vulnerabilities

Published on 2010-12-15 15:27:00

Microsoft has released numerous patches to correct serious vulnerabilities found in Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office running on all current versions of Windows. An attacker typically exploits the vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer by enticing > read more

3D provides computer networking equipment and expertise to Whatcom County’s Toys for Tots

Published on 2010-12-14 14:55:00

3D Corporation is pleased to announce its continued support for Whatcom County’s Toys for Tots program. This is 3D’s second year of providing equipment and engineering support to the local drive’s computer network.In addition to providing vario > read more

Apple Releases Update to Fix QuickTime Vulnerabilities

Published on 2010-12-09 10:07:00

Apple has just released an updated version of QuickTime, Apple’s media player for Windows and Mac, to fix 15 vulnerabilities found in QuickTime versions 7.6.8 and earlier. Attackers exploit these vulnerabilities in numerous ways, including enticing > read more

Should I buy or lease assets for my business?

Published on 2010-12-07 13:29:00

This decision depends on several factors, such as the cost of the asset, your cash and/or credit position, and the asset's value to you now and in the future.In the short term, leasing an asset allows you to try out a product without necessarily maki > read more

Technical Analyst Anthony Esposito achieves WatchGuard Certified System Professional Certification

Published on 2010-12-01 10:58:00

3D Corporation announces Anthony Esposito, 3D’s newly-hired Technical Analyst, has earned the WatchGuard Certified System Professional Certification, further enhancing the company’s range of professional certifications. WatchGuard Technologies aw > read more