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NgWei Khang
Ng Wei Khang, is an author and founder of Apixel IT Support, Singapore. He has 15 years experience of IT security and Data Theft .
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NgWei Khang 2019-11-07
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Opting for cloud services can help you minimize costs; streamline workflow and reduce the need for hiring or in-house equipment.

A good cloud vendor is also capable of supporting remote employee collaboration, reporting and obtaining secure access to critical data.

A cloud vendor takes care of your IT concerns and operations, thereby letting you focus on your core business operations.

Vendors that follow the standards and quality framework ensure industry best practices and standards.

Besides, you can ask for internal audit reports from your prospective vendors and take note of their track record of incidents and how they were resolved.

For example, if you operate an online store in Singapore, you will want to ensure your cloud vendor complied with the guidelines set for that operation.

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NgWei Khang 2019-09-04
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Here we have rounded up some valuable insights.)

The right HA server offers maximum uptime and minimum processing latency.

That’s why HA servers are useful for the banking and financial institutions and the retail sector.

This has brought a great boom in the global markets of high availability servers.

According to a report published by Transparency Market Research in 2017, the global high availability server market can expand at a strong CAGR of 11.7% from 2017 to 2025.

According to some studies, the continent will be continued to be on the top user until 2026.

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NgWei Khang 2019-07-29
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Well, it is the use of multiple cloud computing and storage services in a single heterogeneous architecture (as defined by Wikipedia).

So here we are going to explain everything about multi-cloud, including how it is different from hybrid and features as well.

The purpose of this move is to use different clouds for various tasks.

This way, multiple clouds help organizations reduce dependence on any sole provider and gain flexibility as well.

It differs from multicloud in two ways.

Secondly, the components of the hybrid cloud generally work together.

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NgWei Khang 2019-06-03
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Here are some important things your internal IT support should grasp from your external customer support.)

Now you must be thinking that why employees come into this scenario of customer support.

Imagine them as your customers.

According to one study, IT issues eat up nearly 22 minutes per day of the employees.

The right support tool can overcome communication hurdles by letting the IT department understand your employees’ concerns.

This makes it easier for the employees to explain what’s going on with their system.

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NgWei Khang 2019-10-22
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From fitness tracker to tablets, these pieces of tech make their life easier.

We have rounded up such pieces of technology you should provide your elders.

Let’s check out what makes our list of tech gadgets for seniors:

Tablets are a perfect source of entertainment as well as they are easy to handle for seniors.

They can play game or access useful apps.

Wireless headphones help your grandpa hear music from their device better.

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NgWei Khang 2019-09-02
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Do you know an average data security breach can be pulled off faster than preparing a cup of coffee?

Yet, the businesses take a few days or weeks to realize the occurrence of the breach.

That’s why 85% of business executives consider cybersecurity threats very concerning – as it indicates weak data security.

If a data breach has occurred once, even the potential leads would doubt or hesitate to trust the business.

Although smaller businesses may think that they’re not at risk, but 60% of hackers target small startups – as they are easier to attack.

Losing intellectual property of a business can impact their competitiveness.

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NgWei Khang 2019-07-03
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Choosing the right hosting server requires you go through several aspects to make an informed decision.)

Not all businesses have the same hosting requirements.

It will help you pick the right hosting provider that can meet your needs.

Be clear about how much storage and bandwidth your website requires and what to choose between managed or non-managed services.

They are exclusively for your website—just like a server behind your desk.

Make sure your vendor has in-house technicians to keep the client’s websites up and running.

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NgWei Khang 2019-06-03
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These tips will help you keep your personal info safe to minimize the risks of cyber incidents.)

The risk of a cyber-incident is high in activities like online shopping, sharing personal information, using online storage like cloud and operating over a Wi-Fi network. The last thing you should worry about is a virus or malware. If you fall prey to cyber-attack, you may end up losing your personal information like credit card details, bank info, and other confidential data.

Keeping your personal information safe can minimize the risk of identity theft. Here’s how…

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NgWei Khang 2019-10-10
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Finally, Apple has launched its much-awaited iPhone Pro 11 along with iPhone 11 and Pro Max this September.

This is a really interesting feature in the iPhone Pro 11 to talk about.

It looks more attractive with shiny stainless steel running over the 2.1 mm width.

Buttons remain the same with a volume rocker on the left followed by the silent mode switch and the wake-up button.

The iPhone Pro 11 is available in grey, silver, gold and midnight green.

Dolby Vision and HDR10 video look amazing at full brightness.

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NgWei Khang 2019-08-13
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Here are some common data backup mistakes you shouldn’t make.)

Data backup is your last resort if you lose your data to cybercriminals, viruses, negligence and natural disasters.

In one sentence—it will be a huge shock for you.

Therefore, off-site backups are an optimal way of ensuring the ability to restore data.

Make sure to physically secure backups, or you lose your valuable data to hackers, negligence or the actions of an unhappy employee.

Ponder over the applications that are important to your business, and check your data protection solutions of choice can incorporate with them efficiently.

collect
0
NgWei Khang 2019-06-25
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A Ponemon Institute reports entitled “Man in Cloud Attack” found that data breaching was three times more likely to break out in cloud services than other technologies.

Sometimes, employees forget to log off their PC.

This way, they can identify the things that can put the company’s data into vulnerability.

When they are actively involved in defending company information, a sense of responsibility will be developed within them.

Create a response protocol in case employees feel they are under the cyber threat.

Test your employees frequently to find out if they are practicing cybersecurity methods.

collect
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NgWei Khang 2019-04-12
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Setting up a new office is an exciting thing.

Will the printer be fine at that point?

We have worked with many startups in Singapore when it comes to planning and setting IT infrastructure.

We help you manage your IT systems across your workstation with our IT support and set up services for new offices.

We help you research the options.

Most of the new offices are of startups.

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NgWei Khang 2019-10-03
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It is also time-saving, cost-effective, and extremely scalable service for all sorts of online businesses.

This is because the S3 system has been used for many years by more than 150,000 sites, as per the market research.

But such big AWS outage can affect the normal functioning of various websites, including, Medium, Expedia, and Health Commission.

According to the associates of Amazon, this outage was the result of a ‘human error’ when certain employees were fixing some billing issues in their system.

They mentioned in a post that an authorized member of their S3 team was using a developed playbook while executing a command that was supposed to eliminate small servers from one of their S3 subsystems during the S3 billing process.

Due to this error, Amazon had to check and restart all the services and systems again and it tools several hours to do so.

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NgWei Khang 2019-08-13
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The human factor has always been a weak link in cybersecurity due to the ever-increasing incidents of insider threats and negligence.)

No matter how consolidated your cybersecurity is, your employee’s negligence, ignorance or malicious intention can make you vulnerable to the threats.

Then, some insider threats may be selling your valuable information to competitors.

As long as human participation in key levels of systems or organizations is required, the human factor will remain the “exposed link” in cybersecurity.

Perform Regular Cyber Security Sessions:

The session can be made engaging by encouraging them to show active involvement.

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0
NgWei Khang 2019-06-25
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Managed IT services are the information technology services being provided by the third party.

They are quite popular among small businesses which lack robust IT infrastructure and IT staff.

However, it is important to choose the right one that can go well with your budget and needs.

After all, rather than waiting to call in a professional when a breakdown occurs and you’re losing time and money, choose a proactive service provider to prevent the issues from occurring in the first place.

It leads to increased productivity, less downtime, and more convenience.

Managed IT support is ideal for small to medium sized corporations with 10-60 computer personals.

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NgWei Khang 2019-03-28
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From managed IT support to database services, IT services come in different types listed here.)

However, not all businesses manage to get them due to the small revenue and a little budget.

The managed IT service provider takes responsibility for the functionality of the IT services and equipment assigned to them.

The customer typically pays a fee for the service.

It is an ideal solution for the businesses having little to no IT staff.

Although it is same as of managed IT support, the customers pay only when they require it instead of paying a regular monthly fee.

collect
0
NgWei Khang 2019-11-07
img

Opting for cloud services can help you minimize costs; streamline workflow and reduce the need for hiring or in-house equipment.

A good cloud vendor is also capable of supporting remote employee collaboration, reporting and obtaining secure access to critical data.

A cloud vendor takes care of your IT concerns and operations, thereby letting you focus on your core business operations.

Vendors that follow the standards and quality framework ensure industry best practices and standards.

Besides, you can ask for internal audit reports from your prospective vendors and take note of their track record of incidents and how they were resolved.

For example, if you operate an online store in Singapore, you will want to ensure your cloud vendor complied with the guidelines set for that operation.

NgWei Khang 2019-10-10
img

Finally, Apple has launched its much-awaited iPhone Pro 11 along with iPhone 11 and Pro Max this September.

This is a really interesting feature in the iPhone Pro 11 to talk about.

It looks more attractive with shiny stainless steel running over the 2.1 mm width.

Buttons remain the same with a volume rocker on the left followed by the silent mode switch and the wake-up button.

The iPhone Pro 11 is available in grey, silver, gold and midnight green.

Dolby Vision and HDR10 video look amazing at full brightness.

NgWei Khang 2019-09-04
img

Here we have rounded up some valuable insights.)

The right HA server offers maximum uptime and minimum processing latency.

That’s why HA servers are useful for the banking and financial institutions and the retail sector.

This has brought a great boom in the global markets of high availability servers.

According to a report published by Transparency Market Research in 2017, the global high availability server market can expand at a strong CAGR of 11.7% from 2017 to 2025.

According to some studies, the continent will be continued to be on the top user until 2026.

NgWei Khang 2019-08-13
img

Here are some common data backup mistakes you shouldn’t make.)

Data backup is your last resort if you lose your data to cybercriminals, viruses, negligence and natural disasters.

In one sentence—it will be a huge shock for you.

Therefore, off-site backups are an optimal way of ensuring the ability to restore data.

Make sure to physically secure backups, or you lose your valuable data to hackers, negligence or the actions of an unhappy employee.

Ponder over the applications that are important to your business, and check your data protection solutions of choice can incorporate with them efficiently.

NgWei Khang 2019-07-29
img

Well, it is the use of multiple cloud computing and storage services in a single heterogeneous architecture (as defined by Wikipedia).

So here we are going to explain everything about multi-cloud, including how it is different from hybrid and features as well.

The purpose of this move is to use different clouds for various tasks.

This way, multiple clouds help organizations reduce dependence on any sole provider and gain flexibility as well.

It differs from multicloud in two ways.

Secondly, the components of the hybrid cloud generally work together.

NgWei Khang 2019-06-25
img

A Ponemon Institute reports entitled “Man in Cloud Attack” found that data breaching was three times more likely to break out in cloud services than other technologies.

Sometimes, employees forget to log off their PC.

This way, they can identify the things that can put the company’s data into vulnerability.

When they are actively involved in defending company information, a sense of responsibility will be developed within them.

Create a response protocol in case employees feel they are under the cyber threat.

Test your employees frequently to find out if they are practicing cybersecurity methods.

NgWei Khang 2019-06-03
img

Here are some important things your internal IT support should grasp from your external customer support.)

Now you must be thinking that why employees come into this scenario of customer support.

Imagine them as your customers.

According to one study, IT issues eat up nearly 22 minutes per day of the employees.

The right support tool can overcome communication hurdles by letting the IT department understand your employees’ concerns.

This makes it easier for the employees to explain what’s going on with their system.

NgWei Khang 2019-04-12
img

Setting up a new office is an exciting thing.

Will the printer be fine at that point?

We have worked with many startups in Singapore when it comes to planning and setting IT infrastructure.

We help you manage your IT systems across your workstation with our IT support and set up services for new offices.

We help you research the options.

Most of the new offices are of startups.

NgWei Khang 2019-10-22
img

From fitness tracker to tablets, these pieces of tech make their life easier.

We have rounded up such pieces of technology you should provide your elders.

Let’s check out what makes our list of tech gadgets for seniors:

Tablets are a perfect source of entertainment as well as they are easy to handle for seniors.

They can play game or access useful apps.

Wireless headphones help your grandpa hear music from their device better.

NgWei Khang 2019-10-03
img

It is also time-saving, cost-effective, and extremely scalable service for all sorts of online businesses.

This is because the S3 system has been used for many years by more than 150,000 sites, as per the market research.

But such big AWS outage can affect the normal functioning of various websites, including, Medium, Expedia, and Health Commission.

According to the associates of Amazon, this outage was the result of a ‘human error’ when certain employees were fixing some billing issues in their system.

They mentioned in a post that an authorized member of their S3 team was using a developed playbook while executing a command that was supposed to eliminate small servers from one of their S3 subsystems during the S3 billing process.

Due to this error, Amazon had to check and restart all the services and systems again and it tools several hours to do so.

NgWei Khang 2019-09-02
img

Do you know an average data security breach can be pulled off faster than preparing a cup of coffee?

Yet, the businesses take a few days or weeks to realize the occurrence of the breach.

That’s why 85% of business executives consider cybersecurity threats very concerning – as it indicates weak data security.

If a data breach has occurred once, even the potential leads would doubt or hesitate to trust the business.

Although smaller businesses may think that they’re not at risk, but 60% of hackers target small startups – as they are easier to attack.

Losing intellectual property of a business can impact their competitiveness.

NgWei Khang 2019-08-13
img

The human factor has always been a weak link in cybersecurity due to the ever-increasing incidents of insider threats and negligence.)

No matter how consolidated your cybersecurity is, your employee’s negligence, ignorance or malicious intention can make you vulnerable to the threats.

Then, some insider threats may be selling your valuable information to competitors.

As long as human participation in key levels of systems or organizations is required, the human factor will remain the “exposed link” in cybersecurity.

Perform Regular Cyber Security Sessions:

The session can be made engaging by encouraging them to show active involvement.

NgWei Khang 2019-07-03
img

Choosing the right hosting server requires you go through several aspects to make an informed decision.)

Not all businesses have the same hosting requirements.

It will help you pick the right hosting provider that can meet your needs.

Be clear about how much storage and bandwidth your website requires and what to choose between managed or non-managed services.

They are exclusively for your website—just like a server behind your desk.

Make sure your vendor has in-house technicians to keep the client’s websites up and running.

NgWei Khang 2019-06-25
img

Managed IT services are the information technology services being provided by the third party.

They are quite popular among small businesses which lack robust IT infrastructure and IT staff.

However, it is important to choose the right one that can go well with your budget and needs.

After all, rather than waiting to call in a professional when a breakdown occurs and you’re losing time and money, choose a proactive service provider to prevent the issues from occurring in the first place.

It leads to increased productivity, less downtime, and more convenience.

Managed IT support is ideal for small to medium sized corporations with 10-60 computer personals.

NgWei Khang 2019-06-03
img

These tips will help you keep your personal info safe to minimize the risks of cyber incidents.)

The risk of a cyber-incident is high in activities like online shopping, sharing personal information, using online storage like cloud and operating over a Wi-Fi network. The last thing you should worry about is a virus or malware. If you fall prey to cyber-attack, you may end up losing your personal information like credit card details, bank info, and other confidential data.

Keeping your personal information safe can minimize the risk of identity theft. Here’s how…

NgWei Khang 2019-03-28
img

From managed IT support to database services, IT services come in different types listed here.)

However, not all businesses manage to get them due to the small revenue and a little budget.

The managed IT service provider takes responsibility for the functionality of the IT services and equipment assigned to them.

The customer typically pays a fee for the service.

It is an ideal solution for the businesses having little to no IT staff.

Although it is same as of managed IT support, the customers pay only when they require it instead of paying a regular monthly fee.