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As a premier Houston IT consulting company, AVATAR Managed Services understands how a proactive IT strategy and a clear roadmap can help reduce operational risks as changes are made and facilitate budget planning. Information technology now permeates many business processes across all industry sectors, keeping data secure and available at all times can be the difference between winning new customers and earning their trust and losing existing clients and reputation damage. As Houston cybersecurity solution providers, AVATAR Managed Services works with clients to protect data. With an ever-increasing range of cyber security threats to contend with, prevention is always the preferred path. If a cyber attack is successful then the mitigation could be costly in terms of time lost, money spent, and a compromised reputation. As well as incorporating the smartest tools to help detect and counteract cyber threats, staff should all be trained to recognize the warning signs that an attack is imminent and should know exactly how to respond if a suspected cyber attack is confirmed. AVATAR Managed Services looks at all aspects of IT, from the platforms, servers, network protocols, maintenance patches, and hardware, to the processes, documentation, and communication that dovetail to make the IT architecture fit for purpose and suitable to deliver the expected return on investment.

As a premier Houston IT consulting company, AVATAR Managed Services offers a comprehensive range of services to support a business with its information technology needs, ranging from cybersecurity compliance through to a strategy to move away from a data center and beyond. Every company is unique and yet increasingly businesses across multiple business sectors have IT-related themes in common, two of which are dependence on information technology in order to carry out day-to-day operations and the need to protect and safeguard client data from cyberattacks and attempts to steal that data. A proactive IT strategy helps a business budget for the future with step-by-step enhancements to keep the company ahead of cyber threats while simultaneously upgrading infrastructure and harnessing cutting-edge IT tools and programs to automate repetitive tasks and monitoring. As Houston cybersecurity solution providers, AVATAR Managed Services have extensive experience across industry sectors including law firms, manufacturing companies, healthcare facilities, banking institutions, professional services, construction, engineering, energy, transport, and more. The starting point is usually a baseline IT assessment which AVATAR has developed and tuned over time to gauge the overall health of existing infrastructure technology performance and effectiveness. These indicators are quantitative and can be repeated over time to demonstrate the results of change and return on investment. A holistic approach is essential, with staff processes and procedures fully in scope for review and development. At times of stress in particular, after a cyber attack has been detected for instance, AVATAR's Computer Incident Response Team assumes command of the next actions to be taken, mitigating threats and minimizing risk moving forward in terms of cyber security, staff training, and reputation management. With IT operations a critical pillar of many businesses and with the need to have an online presence at all times, AVATARs security operations center operates 24x7x365, covering all business hours, weekends, and holidays. Once the assessment has been translated into a roadmap and plans, the next phase is implementation. Progress can be measured and plans should always be reviewed to ensure the option initially mapped out is still the best, this is because in the rapidly changing landscape of IT, new products may be launched or prices may fluctuate. Following the implementation of improvements and even after gaining cybersecurity compliance, ongoing maintenance and proactive enhancements are a sound investment for the future of the business.

On October 24 leading business news blog DigitalOlympus.com comments on recent news story by Alice Baghdjian published on October 18 on reuters.com concerning Swiss private bank Frey & Co. which is set to close as a result of unsustainable expenses resulting from the country’s conflict with the United States over alleged tax evasion.

Mod Girl Marketing launches a holiday referral program for online marketing, SEO services, website design, business branding and a host of other services with real rewards now and for six months to come.

Charles Yarbrough, WebHost.pro customer service manager, announced that the web hosting company is providing individuals with the opportunity to view the firm’s new web design being built piece-by-piece at dwhs.info over the next two weeks. DWHS, Inc. is creating the new and updated look for WebHost.pro and has hosted hundreds of thousands of websites that includes MySpace, Sony and FIFA.

Charles Yarbrough, WebHost.pro customer service manager, announced that the web hosting company is providing individuals with the opportunity to view the firm’s new web design being built piece-by-piece at dwhs.info over the next two weeks. DWHS, Inc. is creating the new and updated look for WebHost.pro and has hosted hundreds of thousands of websites that includes MySpace, Sony and FIFA.

In the globalized business world of the present, individuals and establishments have the need to estimate the time in different countries across the globe. The Free Time Converter has introduced an application called The World Clock-Time Zones, with the purpose of helping people determine the time in a major city or region. This easy-to-use solution appears to function as an essential piece of software regarding time. Users can download The World Clock application easily from the Download.com website.

The software program Stopwatch Timer enables users to start and stop time at specific intervals, in convenient and simple steps. This application is available for download from the CNET powered website Download.com. The Free Stopwatch Timer software program appears to carry all the features of a traditional stopwatch timer. Free Time Converter guarantees that with this advanced tool, users can accurately start and stop time.

ProtectStar today is pleased to announce the new iShredder 3 for Android smartphones and tables, an update to its best-selling iOS utility app designed to permanently remove all traces of files.

The year isn't over yet, but I've already reached my limit of trying to make sense of many new developments. So I'm ready to start the season of prognostication early. Originally, I figured I'd reel off some predictions about the coming year. But we're at one of those rare junctures when a bunch of trends have begun to crystallize -- and I'm pretty sure many of them will persist for more than 12 months.

Free Picture Solutions has developed a unique software program called Slideshow Maker to create fun-filled, entertaining and brilliant slideshows for various purposes. Usually professionals model slideshows to communicate the details of their projects to clients or employers. With the Free Slideshow Maker, individuals can also design slideshows of their choice, without any confusion.

Free Payment Calculators has developed a new application named Loan Payment Calculator, for calculating loan details. People can collect proper information related to a particular loan beforehand with the help of this tool. As a result, they can manage their financial situation easily. The Free Loan Payment Calculator provides details about monthly payment amount for auto loans, personal loans, student loans and a number of other simple loans.

Multimedia, developer of several of the most highly rated, free conversion tools online, has released an upgraded version of its MP3 Converter, one of the most downloaded converters on CNET. The new version of MP3 Converter, available on CNET now, converts files at a significantly faster rate, features a more user friendly GUI and has custom bitrate options that let users choose the exact quality of their output file. The free MP3 Converter software is one the fastest and easiest to use audio converters online.

Leading provider of brandable .com domain names, BrandArrows is proud to announce the sale of single letter .PW domain names.

Movesfromtv.com opens with the goal of teaching people to dance like their favourite pop stars. Offering dance workshops lasting two hours or more, they aim to equip people with moves they are able to learn and then try out on the dance floor the same day.

Search Engine Optimization or SEO is merely one of the important thing for using a great advertising technique online. SEO experts apply the most recent statistics support, with a positive effect on an internet site. SEO businesses are experiencing excellent competition within the SEO area. seoboca has a number of web services under their firm that'll create a company in acquiring the rankings, traffic and attention it demands .

The EE871 CO2 probe from E+E Elektronik is designed for maintenance-free use in demanding OEM applications. The Modbus protocol permits easy retrieval and further processing of measurement values and facilitates simple integration into custom applications.

Easy Azon plugin, a powerful WordPress plugin offered by Chris Guthrie, is helping millions of users create high conversion affiliate links. Easy Azon plugin enables people to make more commissions without wasting a lot of time in the process. Users can also control all affiliate links without having to know the coding tactics. Read more about the wp plugin here: http://www.plugin-s.com/go/Easy-Azon/

Christmas and New Year will be arriving soon to bring joy and happiness to the world. In this season of hope, PimpDroid has introduced Xmas Snow Globe Live Wallpaper through the website bit.ly. People can easily install wonderful and creative snow live wallpaper on their devices for creating a feeling of Christmas and New Year.

Flippagemaker.com has announced its FlipBook Creator software as the best tool for a gift and to boost Christmas sales. As business prepare for sales promotions leading up to Christmas Day, they can use the pdf to flash software for many purposes. It helps create brochures, website decorations, and digital cards.

Instabuilder Plugin for WordPress, a useful wordpress plugin created by Suzanna Theresia, is helping millions of business owners to get access to the correct internet marketing methods. The plugin helps users create amazing squeeze or sales pages without requiring a designer or a front end developer. With the help of Instabuilder, one can create striking, converting, selling pages with vast functionality using a single stroke of a button. Read more about the wp plugin here: http://www.plugin-s.com/go/InstaBuilder/

Digiarty as a multimedia entertainment company selects and concludes the best free 2013 Christmas party games ideas for adults and children to play.

The market is filled with different kinds of cameras, but we are going to look at the two main ones, i.e. high end point and shoot or the DSLR. First let’s look at the differences. Each camera type has its own advantages and disadvantages, with one being suitable in different occasion and the other being unsuitable. With the digital camera industry constantly changing and advancing towards a more sophisticated design, people really need to be careful. When it comes to High end Point and shoot VS DSLR, they are very close to each other when it comes to the features so people really need to look deeper into them so as to know which one is ideal for them.

Centric Infographics, a newly formed infographics development company with offices in Boston and the Philadelphia-area today announced its inception. The new venture is staffed by seasoned veterans who have built careers in the healthcare marketing, sales, advertising, and information technology sectors. The three principals of the company are: John Griffith, David Winigrad, and Maureen Winigrad.

ANC Home Products announces the launch of their new website and with it offers distributors an Exclusive Dealer Package. Already supporting contractors in the Midwest with exceptional products to pass along to homeowners, ANC has upped the ante with their newest item, the Elegant Walk-In Tub. Now seeking exclusive dealers in metropolitan areas as well as smaller communities for the walk-in tubs, ANC offers their Exclusive Dealer Package complete with a 2.5 minute mini-infomercial, four 30 second television commercials customized with the contractor’s name and contact information, print ready literature, and an iPad or laptop presentation all combined with exceptional marketing support.

Fast Casual.com, insights for innovative restaurants, reported that apart from their appeal to Jewish consumers, Kosher foods are embraced by a diverse community world-wide. Studies have shown part of that broad appeal is due to the fact that a large segment of Jewish and non-Jewish consumers alike, buy Kosher certified foods based on their belief that they are manufactured to superior standards of food-safety. Today Kosher certified products are one of the fastest growing segments of the food industry, with annual sales exceeding $200 billion in North America. This hard-won public confidence has inspired a prominent Rabbi in Vancouver, Canada, to launch an innovative Kosher food certification program named 'Kosher Check.' This new Kosher standard will incorporate, for the first time in history, enhanced food-safety protocol as a principal requirement. According to Rabbi Avraham Feigelstock, Kosher Check has been designed specifically to inform consumers that the products it certifies not only meet strict Kosher standards, but also, that the manufacturers of such foods have warranted that their operational activities conform to enhanced food-safety protocols. The Rabbi said the existing Kosher certification program, BC Kosher, has been using client contracts for many years that require commitments by Kosher certified manufacturers that they comply with all applicable government food-safety regulations. "Under Kosher Check," he said, "Approval will be predicated on food manufacturers giving clear assurances they are operating to additional, elevated standards for food-safety - over and above those food regulations mandated by government authorities." Among the food-safety programs considered benchmarks for Kosher Check are those regarded 'best-practice' by quality assurance authorities and food professionals, world-wide. They include the HACCP program (Hazard Awareness Critical Control Points) as well as GFSI (Global Food Standard Initiative), FSSC 22000 (Foundation for Food Safety Certification) and BRC (British Retail Council), among others. "Certainly, Kosher Check is intended to be value-added for consumers," said Rabbi Feigelstock, "Since it will provide them extra assurance concerning food-safety," He said benefits will accrue to others, "Like product brand owners and grocery retailers, since both can expect to profit from incremental sales as Kosher Check achieves greater awareness among consumers." Kosher Check is powered by Icicle to manage all their Kosher products, ingredients, and processes. Using the same interfaces, they can opt-in to manage their HACCP-compliant food safety programs as well, saving time and effort when managing both types of certification. According to Steve Burton, developer of Icicle, “It is with great pleasure that Burton Software, makers of Icicle, entered into a strategic partnership which unites Icicle's technology with Kosher food safety under a single umbrella that's easy to manage. Similar strategic partnerships with Halal, gluten-free, and allergen-free, food manufacturers will be announced shortly.” (http://www.burtonsoftware.com/Partner/KosherCheck) About Burton Software and Cloud-based Icicle HACCP Solution: Steven Burton is the founder of Burton Software Inc., (www.BurtonSoftware.com) which offers the first affordable cloud-based solution to improve the safety of the world's food supply. Icicle, the flagship technology enables companies involved in the production, processing, and distribution of food products to develop and verify food safety plans. Icicle is the HACCP solution that improves the quality and safety of products by developing tools that manage food safety plans, document procedures, and carry out inspections. Icicle provides the technology necessary to collect the required data and then automatically generates food safety plans. Changes to individual ingredients, materials, processes or packaging are automatically propagated throughout the system, insuring that plans are kept current across product lines and plants. Follow Burton Software on Twitter@icicleBsafe.

Recently, Karl Jensen, National Sales Manager for Magline, discussed how the company is addressing the challenges of customer delivery time requirements, as part of the Innovation 2014 initiative. According to Jensen, “Time Stops, the ability to meet customer time requirements for delivery, is critical. The ability for CooLift to bring product into a retail location and the ease of check in allows for quicker drops. The retailers are appreciative and some have stated they will give preference to CooLift deliveries vs. hand truck deliveries. Another benefit is in high risk areas where theft during the delivery process occurs. With the CooLift deliveries – more product is taken into the retailer per trip and the ability to eliminate staged product for multiple rolls into the retailer is reduced or eliminated. The driver is able to secure the trailer and the product from theft – a big benefit to both retailer and vendor.”