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      Edge Computing: The MSP's ticket to the Internet of Things

      By Pedro Pereira
      - 6 April, 2017
      Real-time data delivery calls for micro data centres, says Pedro Pereira, and MSPs are perfectly positioned to manage them… providing they master the cloud first.
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      Why MSPs and IT providers need to look after customers' home networks, too

      By Ian Thornton-Trump
      - 9 March, 2017
      Home networks are becoming more complex, but also business critical, says Ian Trump. This means they need to be managed, and who better to do that than MSPs and IT service providers? 
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      Security Basics: Why managing IoT security is a top priority

      By Ian Thornton-Trump
      - 31 January, 2017
      The future of cybercrime is not big breaches or ransomware, it’s the Internet of Things (IoT). Ian Trump explains why you need to get managing your IoT security now.
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      What we can learn from the recent TeamViewer incidents

      By Ian Thornton-Trump
      - 8 June, 2016
      The recent TeamViewer “hack” left Ian Trump with some serious questions about password management. He shares his views on how to get it right.
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      Internet of Things: Where to draw the line

      By Marc Thaler
      - 28 January, 2015
      How does the Internet of Things (IoT) affect IT management? LOGICnow Security Lead Ian Trump tells Marc Thaler it’s a question IT pros must make sure they ask as well as answer.
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      Focus on 2015: Meeting the security challenge of the Internet of Things

      By Marc Thaler
      - 16 December, 2014
      What will the chief security challenges be for MSPs in 2015? Ian Trump tells Marc Thaler customers will push for new services – without knowing if their infrastructure can handle it.
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      The Internet of Old Things may kill us all

      By Ian Thornton-Trump
      - 13 November, 2014
      With an estimated 12 million users worldwide, MAXfocus Security Lead Ian Trump explains why businesses can’t afford to turn a blind eye to Microsoft’s announcement that it is ending support for Windows Server 2003.
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      Is the Internet of Things the next big thing for MSPs?

      By Dave Sobel
      - 28 January, 2014
      Are smart devices the "Next Big Thing" in technology? What could this mean for MSPs? Dave Sobel shares his thoughts on the internet of things.

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