Not all hackers unlock their victims’ data when they pay the ransom. With the ability to cripple your businesses’ IT systems unless you pay up, a ransomware attack could cost your company thousands, both in terms of productivity and in simple money terms. Ransomware is a fairly new type of virus, but its ability to […]
Backing up your data is now rated as vital as preparing for natural disasters in the US. Just like in the finance industry, many IT specialists will tell you there is never a good time for a crash. But at least you can protect against an IT crash by using an effective disaster recovery system. […]
Penta has come a long way from its humble origins in Nyon, Switzerland. Today, Penta is a worldwide IT powerhouse, with offices in three continents serving markets around the world. However, 22 years ago the company began in a tiny office in Nyon, Switzerland. Starting his IT business as a one-man operation, Farhad Khalilnia approached […]
Businesses need to be sure their IT support can cover them, day or night. With businesses in the UAE spending an average of 47.9 hours dealing with the aftermath of cyber-crime attacks, having your company’s systems go down without fast IT support can seriously impact revenues. Other, less obvious, but just as serious problems with […]
DEWA’s MORO Hub represents a large investment in Dubai’s data economy, one which Penta is proud to be a part of. Dubai’s digital service market has a new key player with a large stake in the region, and it is a company which Penta has identified as a valuable partner. UAE infrastructure giant Dubai Electricity […]
CTOs must ensure their IT systems are fully compliant with the relevant standards to avoid hefty penalties in the wake of new data regulations. With outsourcing becoming an increasingly popular way for companies to manage IT and data security systems, it is important any Chief Technology Officer can trust the service they are provided is […]
Penta uses a unique configuration of security systems – including products from Norton Symantec – to protect your data. With so many threats operating online, Penta uses a unique configuration of security systems to provide the best security systems possible – including industry-leading products from Norton Symantec. But while there are plenty of other products […]
With cybercrime on the rise, anti-virus software is an essential tool to keep businesses safe. Given the increasing threats faced by businesses online, anti-virus software is an absolute necessity in today’s globally connected digital world. Regardless of what computers your company uses, there should be no excuses for not having online anti-virus protection, but, according […]
Phishing scammers are looking to steal your private, financial and identification information. Costing US businesses half a billion dollars a year, the phishing ‘industry’ is huge, and growing at a monumental rate. According to the FBI, the amount firms have been conned out of by internet crooks increased by 2,370% between January 2015 and December […]
Chief Technology Officers command large salaries. Employing a Chief Technology Officer (or CTO) can be a big step for any business. Finding the right person who understands your business’ needs and has the right knowledge to make it work can be a difficult and expensive process. Couple this with the salary expectations of a typical […]
