What You Need To Know About Application Performance Management
I have seen a shift in responsibility for overseeing and managing applications. Application monitoring and management is increasingly moving from application architects and developers and into IT...
View ArticlePreparing for New Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards
The PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is in a release cycle this year, meaning version 3.0 will be released shortly. At this year’s recent Community Meeting of the PCI Security...
View ArticleQ4 Update From Layered Tech CEO Jack Finlayson
I’m excited to update you on the progress and status of Layered Technologies (LT) Inc. as we begin the fourth quarter of 2013. Layered Tech has developed into a complex managed hosting company with our...
View ArticleStartups That Fly – Layered Tech’s Role
As Director of Compliance and Security services at Layered Tech since 2008, I have seen our Compliant Services business grow significantly during that time. With that growth, there has been a...
View ArticleHealthcare Startups, HIPAA Compliance, and Texas Hold ‘Em
Your healthcare startup has just secured its second or third round of funding as you prepare to move your apps out of beta testing and into the marketplace. It’s a heady time; your team is filled with...
View Article10 Reasons Why Migrating to the Cloud Makes Sense
I had the opportunity to attend and speak at recent KANAConnect events in the US and Europe. I was surprised and delighted at the breadth of discussion and focus placed on cloud computing and the...
View ArticleWhy Education and Certification Matters for Tech Service Providers
It seems obvious that better trained employees will have a positive impact in any business. Yet, a recent survey by Accenture found that 35% of executives say they have not invested enough in training...
View ArticleMigration: One of the Most Overlooked Service Capabilities of a Cloud Provider
There has been a great deal of innovation around automated provisioning, scaling and decommissioning of cloud services in the past couple of years. The primary driver of this innovation is the ability...
View ArticleHealth Wildcatters – As the Seed Grows
So, you’re an entrepreneur with a bright idea around technology in the healthcare industry. You have the necessary technical and business knowledge and you’ve put together a small, dedicated team....
View ArticlePCI DSS 3.0: An Overview of Core Changes
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard 3.0 (PCI DSS) changes became effective on Jan. 1, and many businesses will be working to ensure they are meeting new and updated requirements throughout...
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