Today’s youth are often referred to as digital natives because of their familiarity with modern technology at such a young age. Look around almost any public place and you will see children handling cell phones, tablets, iPads, etc. While technology may be helpful when trying to keep young children occupied at the grocery store, its usefulness extends beyond entertainment. Digital devices have been integrated into classrooms throughout the nation. As…

  Each business has its own unique team and culture. At Aldridge, that culture is one of open communication and growth. The dedication of the staff to their personal goals and the goals of the company as a whole has been a driving force behind Aldridge’s success. An atmosphere of freedom and independence permeates throughout Aldridge and employees are continuously encouraged to expand their skills to learn more about themselves…

  The second article of this series, “Shadow IT: Why it’s a problem,” explained why shadow IT is an issue for the modern day business and why it must be addressed via thorough analysis and strategic planning. Shadow IT is any hardware or software used within a business that’s not approved or supported by the company’s IT department. This part of the series will explain what companies can do to integrate…

The first part of this series, "Shadow IT: What it is," reviewed what constitutes shadow IT and why it's used in the workplace.  As described in the preceding article, shadow IT is any hardware or software used within a business that’s not approved or supported by the company’s IT department. This portion of the series will cover not only the problems the unauthorized use of technology can create for an…

  In recent years, shadow IT trends have emerged as a common issue as businesses attempt to embrace technology innovations while maintaining network security. Shadow IT is any hardware or software used within a business that’s not approved or supported by the company’s IT department. Most companies are aware of the risks this ubiquitous technology entails, but many are oblivious just how deeply shadow IT is integrated within their business…

In 2014, 71% of organizations reported to have been affected by a cyber security attack. Phishing and malware scams have proven to be two of the top threats impelling businesses to attempt to safeguard their network security. The methods hackers are using to fool victims into doing things such as clicking on a malicious link or downloading fake software are becoming increasingly more difficult to identify as threats. As 2016 commences,…

Disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) are often confused by businesses as being the same. However, it's important companies understand the difference between disaster recovery and business continuity to ensure they are well prepared if a disaster occurs. Essentially, both preventive strategies cover how employees will communicate, where they will work, and how they will continue working in the event of an emergency. According to the U.S. Small Business…

Aldridge President, Bryan Gregory, participated in a Hunger Busters event hosted by Entrepreneurs for North Texas (EFNT), a program that helps its member companies to engage in philanthropy activities to serve both their business and the Dallas/North Texas community. The event was held on Wednesday, June 23, 2016 at the Hunger Busters center in Dallas. Participants helped prepare over 800 sack lunches for marginalized youth in Dallas Independent School District.…

  A recent report of a data breach incident has left a bitter taste in the mouths of HIPAA bound business associates (defined below) across the nation. Such organizations were already rattled by the Office for Civil Rights’ (OCR) plan to hold a series of random audits throughout 2016, but the OCR's decision to find blame and assess a fine against the business associate directly has elicited additional concern. On…