HIPAA Enforcement is Heating Up: What Small Businesses Need to Know in 2025

December 18, 2024
Healthcare organizations are facing unprecedented scrutiny from regulatory bodies. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is cracking down on HIPAA violations with a new level of intensity, sending a clear mes
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Top 5 Advantages of Implementing a Secure Captive Portal for your Business Network

December 10, 2024
Explore the top 5 advantages of implementing a secure captive portal for your business network. Enhance security, improve user management, and deliver seamless connectivity while boosting customer engagement.
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What is a Captive Portal and How Does it Enhance Network Security for Small Businesses?

November 25, 2024
Discover how Captive Portals work and their benefits for network optimization. Learn how they enhance user experience, boost security, and streamline access control for better network performance.
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Navigating Challenges in Securing Cloud Infrastructure

November 12, 2024
This blog explores key security challenges associated with cloud infrastructure and how adopting solutions like cloud-managed firewalls and cloud firewall solutions can help enhance security.
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How to Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Without Disrupting Your Business Operations

October 26, 2024
This blog will guide you through the benefits of multi-factor authentication in your customers’ business operations, addressing common concerns and outlining effective steps for implementation without disrupting your customers’ workflow.
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The Ultimate Guide to Secure Remote Worker Solutions for MSPs

October 22, 2024
In this blog , we will explore essential strategies for a secure remote work environment, a few Cybersecurity Solutions for MSPs, and how organizations can leverage them to enhance their service offerings.
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Uplevel's SD-WAN-Lite Solution: A Game-Changer for Starlink

October 4, 2024
Uplevel's SD-WAN-Lite solution enhances Starlink's connectivity by optimizing performance, reducing latency, and ensuring seamless internet for businesses, making it a game-changer in satellite broadband.
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Top 10 Benefits of Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Small Businesses

August 30, 2024
Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) offers SMBs enhanced security by reducing unauthorized access, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring compliance. It strengthens user authentication, minimizes phishing risks, and builds customer trust.
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Buy or Subscribe? OpEx for Small Business IT Needs

August 21, 2024
The blog explores CapEx vs. OpEx models for SMBs, highlighting CapEx's ownership risks and OpEx's flexibility, scalability, and cost benefits. It also covers OpEx types, purchasing impacts, and potential challenges.
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Comparing Remote Access Solutions: VPNs vs. SD-WAN vs. SASE

August 14, 2024
This blog compares VPNs, SD-WAN, and SASE as remote access solutions, highlighting their strengths and use cases. It guides businesses in choosing the right approach for secure and efficient connectivity.
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Leveraging AD, MFA, and MAC Whitelisting to Meet Cyber Insurance Standards

June 24, 2024
Secure access control is crucial in today's remote work era. Learn how multi-layered strategies using Active Directory, MFA, and MAC whitelisting can protect your business against evolving cyber threats.
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What is a Wireless Access Point? Key Roles and Functions Explained

June 17, 2024
Discover the key roles, functionalities, and best practices for Wireless Access Points (WAPs). Learn how WAPs enhance connectivity, security, and network performance for homes and businesses in this comprehensive guide.
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Why Do SMBs Need Active Directory Management? How It Works and Its Benefits

May 27, 2024
Discover why small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need Active Directory management. Learn how it works, the key benefits, and how it enhances security, efficiency, and scalability for your organization.
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Why Uplevel NAS is Your Business's Best Bet to Secure Your Data?

Company Updates
May 20, 2024
Learn about Uplevel Systems's NAS: a powerful network-attached storage solution designed to enhance data management, security, and accessibility for businesses of all sizes.
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What are Cloud-Managed Firewalls and their Benefits for SMBs?

April 29, 2024
Explore the advantages of cloud-managed firewalls for Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) and how they enhance security and efficiency in today's digital landscape.
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Role of Active Directory Domain Services in Modern Cybersecurity

April 26, 2024
Explore the key role of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in modern cybersecurity strategies, understanding its significance in securing network environments and managing user access efficiently.
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Why Cloud Backup Solutions are Essential to Data Security for Small Businesses

March 16, 2024
Learn why cloud backup solutions are crucial for small businesses to ensure data security, reliability, and accessibility. Discover how these solutions mitigate risks such as data loss and cyber threats while enabling seamless business continuity.
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Unveiling the Role of Managed Firewalls and Uplevel Systems' Security Innovations

March 10, 2024
A managed firewall serves as a digital gatekeeper of network security, controlling traffic flow between a private internal network and the vast expanse of the internet. Explore Uplevel Systems managed firewalls and the innovative security solutions.
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The Power of Canarytokens in Defending CyberSecurity

February 27, 2024
In this blog, we will discuss the future of cybersecurity and explain why Canarytokens are an emerging solution for present-day cybersecurity.
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Mitigating Cybersecurity Threat Risks in 2024

February 16, 2024
Discover effective strategies for mitigating cybersecurity threats in 2024. Explore the latest trends, technologies, and best practices to safeguard your organization against evolving cyber risks and protect sensitive data from potential breaches.
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Secure Remote Access | What Is It and How It Works

January 23, 2024
Explore secure remote access with Uplevel Systems. Discover how it works and ensures a safe, efficient connection for your business. Elevate your remote work experience with our advanced solutions. Stay connected, stay secure.
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Unlocking Efficiency with UG-205-PLUS Gateway for Small and Midsize Business Networks

January 8, 2024
UG-205-PLUS Gateway surpasses its predecessors, the UG-101 and UG-204, and competes with the UG-206 and UG-208, UG-207, and more in various aspects to meet diverse business needs.
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Why Cybersecurity Risk Management Solutions Make Sense For MSPs

Industry Commentary
December 22, 2023
Discover how cybersecurity risk management solutions enhance service value, client relationships, and overall business resilience, positioning MSPs as trusted cybersecurity partners.
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What is VoIP Services and QoS?

Industry Commentary
December 5, 2023
Learn about VoIP QoS (Quality of Service) and how it ensures high-quality voice communication over the internet. Explore the key components, benefits, and implementation strategies for optimizing VoIP performance.
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Standard vs. Advanced Security Explained

Industry Commentary
November 22, 2023
In this blog post, we will explore the differences between standard firewall security and advanced security features, and explain why and how customers can choose between them. We will focus on Uplevel’s Firewall, which offers both Standard Security
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HIPAA Compliance Made Easy with IT Infrastructure Monitoring

Industry Commentary
November 2, 2023
HIPAA regulations set forth strict standards to protect patient information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.Learn more about how HIPAA Compliance Made Easy with IT Infrastructure Monitoring
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Ultimate Guide To Cloud Security Managed Services For Businesses

October 20, 2023
Unlock the power of cloud security managed services with our comprehensive guide. Explore key concepts, best practices, and benefits, empowering businesses to enhance security posture, mitigate risks, and leverage the cloud securely.
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Agility in Action: Hosted VoIP Services

October 4, 2023
Unleash the potential of Hosted VoIP Services – Experience agility in action. Scalable, flexible, and efficient communication solutions for businesses and individuals, designed to keep you connected effortlessly.
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Uplevel AD vs. Azure AD: What’s The Difference?

September 26, 2023
Explore the distinctions between Uplevel AD and Azure AD in our comprehensive comparison. Gain insights into features, functionalities, and suitability for various business needs, empowering you to make informed decisions regarding directory services
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Uplevel’s Cloud-hosted VPNs

September 15, 2023
Explore the benefits of Uplevel's cloud-hosted VPN solutions in our insightful blog post. Learn how our VPN services enhance security, scalability, and flexibility, enabling seamless and secure connectivity for businesses of all sizes.
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Guardians of Your Data: The Marvel of Managed Firewall Services

August 18, 2023
A managed firewall service is an outsourced network security that secures data from malicious attacks. It controls incoming and outgoing network traffic depending on predetermined security rules.
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Upscaling SMB Networking: the UG-207 Gateway and ULS-202 Switch

Company Updates
August 7, 2023
The UG-207 gateway is equipped with dual 10GE SPF+ LAN downlinks, providing high throughput and connectivity. The matching switch, referred to as the ULS-202 switch, boasts 24 ports & quad 10GE SFP+ links.
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Your Ultimate Remote Worker Security Checklist for 2023

Industry Commentary
July 20, 2023
Elevate your remote worker security with our comprehensive checklist for 2023. Explore essential measures and best practices to safeguard data, devices, and networks, ensuring secure and productive remote work environments.
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Protecting Your Clients' Business: The Essential Guide to Cybersecurity Solutions for MSPs

Industry Commentary
July 8, 2023
Empower Managed Service Providers (MSPs) with our comprehensive guide to cybersecurity solutions. Discover essential strategies, tools, and best practices to safeguard your clients' businesses from evolving cyber threats effectively.
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IPsec VPNs: Ensuring Secure Communication

Company Updates
June 16, 2023
Explore the role of IPSec VPNs in ensuring secure communication over networks. Learn about their encryption methods, authentication protocols, and deployment strategies for safeguarding data transmission.
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So you need CIS compliance?

Industry Commentary
June 9, 2023
Explore the essentials of CIS compliance in our comprehensive guide. Learn about requirements, benefits, and implementation strategies to fortify your organization's cybersecurity posture effectively.
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Cloud Managed WiFi: Secure, Robust and Up-to-date

Industry Commentary
May 26, 2023
Delve into the world of cloud-managed WiFi solutions in our insightful blog post. Discover how these solutions offer security, robustness, and up-to-date features, empowering businesses to achieve reliable and efficient wireless connectivity.
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Is Your Business Prepared for a Cyber Attack?

Industry Commentary
May 19, 2023
Cyber threats are constantly evolving. Some of the most common attacks today include phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks
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Managed IT Services: Improving Efficiency & Productivity for Small Businesses

Industry Commentary
April 27, 2023
Explore how managed IT services can enhance efficiency and productivity for small businesses. Learn about the benefits of IT management, including cost savings, expert support, and streamlined operations.
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5 Key Benefits of Using VPN Connections for Remote Work and Online Privacy

Industry Commentary
April 19, 2023
Discover the advantages of VPN connections for remote work and online privacy in our insightful blog post. Learn how VPNs enhance security, privacy, and accessibility for remote workers, ensuring a seamless and protected online experience.
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Wi-Fi Woes: Understanding and Solving Coverage Issues with Wi-Fi Access Points

Industry Commentary
March 30, 2023
Unravel the complexities of Wi-Fi coverage issues and Wi-Fi access point solutions in our comprehensive blog post. Gain insights into diagnosing and resolving common Wi-Fi problems to ensure optimal connectivity and performance.
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Don’t Get Hacked: Enterprise-level Cybersecurity Solutions for Small Businesses

Industry Commentary
March 8, 2023
Explore enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions tailored for small businesses in our informative blog post. Learn about advanced security measures and best practices to protect your business from cyber threats and ensure data integrity.
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Protect Your SMB Clients from Data Breaches with Actifile - Uplevel's New Cybersecurity Partner!

Company Updates
February 17, 2023
we announced a new partnership with Actifle, the provider of a real time data security tool that, like the Uplevel solution, was developed specifically for MSPs.
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The Next Major Pandemic: Cyber Attacks on Small Businesses

Industry Commentary
January 31, 2023
Explore the looming threat of cyber attacks on small businesses in our insightful blog post. Learn about the risks, vulnerabilities, and proactive measures to mitigate the impact of cyber threats and safeguard business operations.
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Wireless Access Points and Wireless Routers: Not The Same!

Industry Commentary
January 9, 2023
A wireless access point is just a device that broadcasts Wi-Fi signals over the air, and converts Wi-Fi connections to Ethernet LAN connections.
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SD-WANs The SMB Way

Industry Commentary
December 15, 2022
Explore the implementation of SD-WANs tailored for SMBs in our insightful blog post. Learn about the benefits, features, and deployment strategies of SD-WAN solutions, empowering SMBs to optimize their network performance and efficiency.
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Infrastructure as a Service For SMBs

Industry Commentary
December 15, 2022
Discover about infrastructure as a service (IaaS), and how you can use it to benefit your small business. Excellent Infrastructure as a Service For SMBs Choosing the Best Infrastructure as a Service Providers of IaaS.
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Uplevel Systems Helps MSPs Move Upmarket

Industry Commentary
November 3, 2022
Uplevel Systems takes the next step to help Managed Service Providers (MSPs) solve the IT needs of medium-sized customers with new IT Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions!
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What SMBs should know before installing Active Directory Domain(™) Services?

Industry Commentary
October 31, 2022
Prepare your SMB for Active Directory Domain Services installation with our essential guide. Discover key considerations, best practices, and potential challenges to ensure a smooth and successful implementation process.
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Uplevel Brings Wi-Fi 6 to Progressive MSPs and Their Customers

Industry Commentary
October 28, 2022
Uplevel Systems brings powerful business advantages to help Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and small enterprise customers adopt Wi-Fi 6.
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Top 3 Ways to Boost Business with IT Infrastructure Managed Services

Company Updates
July 25, 2022
IT infrastructure managed services help you save money, increase productivity and protect your business. Here are top 3 ways to boost business with managed IT services.
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Top Trends in Managed Firewall Service that SMBs must look out for in 2024

Industry Commentary
July 18, 2022
Businesses in the field of cybersecurity must proactively figure out how to secure their networks. Managed Firewalls service boasts top trends in security that should be looked out for in 2023.
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Site to Site VPN vs Remote Access VPN

Industry Commentary
June 27, 2022
Explore the differences between site-to-site VPN and remote access VPN in our comprehensive blog post. Understand their functionalities, use cases, and advantages to determine the best solution for your organization's networking needs.
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Cannabis and Security – Why the Cannabis Industry needs Managed Security Service Providers?

Industry Commentary
June 24, 2022
Explore the unique cybersecurity challenges facing the cannabis industry and the role of MSSPs in mitigating risks. Learn about tailored security solutions and best practices to safeguard sensitive data and operations in this evolving sector.
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Kaseya's Takeover of Datto

Industry Commentary
June 2, 2022
Kaseya's takeover of Datto, the leading provider of Datto data protection solutions, increases the company's global reach and expands the outages management and remote server management platforms offered.
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Wi-Fi Interference From Smart Lighting

Industry Commentary
May 31, 2022
Delve into the impact of smart lighting systems on Wi-Fi networks and strategies to mitigate interference in our informative blog post. Learn about common challenges, solutions, and best practices for optimizing network performance in the era of IoT.
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Role of MSPs in Moving from Cyber Security to Cyber Resilience

Industry Commentary
May 20, 2022
Explore the evolving role of MSPs in transitioning from cyber security to cyber resilience. Learn about key strategies, tools, and practices MSPs employ to enhance their clients' ability to withstand and recover from cyber threats effectively.
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Managing Security Issues: The Need to Fill the Gap

Industry Commentary
April 29, 2022
Gain insights into managing security issues effectively with our comprehensive guide. Explore strategies, tools, and best practices to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks, empowering you to safeguard your organization's digital assets.
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CapEx vs OpEx: What should SMBs choose?

Industry Commentary
February 24, 2022
Explore the differences between CapEx vs OpEx in our informative blog post. Understand their financial implications, advantages, and considerations for businesses when making investment decisions.
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Why Separate SSIDs for 2.4 and 5 GHz is a Bad Idea?

Industry Commentary
December 8, 2021
Separate SSIDs for 2.4 and 5 GHz is a Bad Idea. Uplevel Systems to shares with you their views on the disadvantages of separating SSIDs for 5 GHz Wi-Fi and 2.4 GHz.
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DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) Attacks Explained

Industry Commentary
November 26, 2021
Distributed Denial of Service Attack - what it is, how it works and how to protect your business against it.
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Occam’s Razor and Small Business IT

Uplevel Philosophy
September 16, 2021
Find the best IT infrastructure solution for your business. Uplevel Systems is a leading provider of small business IT infrastructure solutions using Occam's Razor.
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How FreedomVoice and Uplevel are helping Small Business Phone Solutions

Industry Commentary
March 23, 2020
Discover how FreedomVoice and Uplevel collaborate to transform small business phone solutions. Explore innovative features, enhanced reliability, and seamless integration, empowering small businesses to communicate effectively and efficiently.
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Coronavirus Response

Company Updates
March 15, 2020
We are acutely aware of the impact that COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is having on all of us, especially our partners and customers. Small businesses in particular may not be set up to allow employees to work from home.
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Uplevel Active Directory vs. Azure AD

Industry Commentary
March 12, 2020
Uplevel Active Directory is better than Azure Active Directory because AAD does not have the user and computer management functions. Also, it does not support replication & cannot set up as a trusted domain.
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Uplevel Partners with Freedom Voice

Company Updates
March 8, 2020
Learn about the partnership between Uplevel and FreedomVoice and how it enhances SMB communication solutions. Explore combined expertise, innovative features, and seamless integration, empowering SMBs with reliable and efficient communication tools.
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Latencies on the Internet are impacting more than just Speeds

Support
January 15, 2020
Explore the implications of internet latencies beyond speed in our insightful blog post. Learn about the effects on user experience, application performance, and business operations, along with strategies to mitigate latency issues effectively.
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Why a Virtual IP Address might not be as important for SD-WAN

Support
January 15, 2020
Delve into the relevance of virtual IP addresses in SD-WAN deployments in this blog. Learn about alternative approaches, considerations, and optimization strategies to maximize the benefits of SD-WAN without relying solely on virtual IP addresses.
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Introducing Active Directory Compatible Domain Services

Features
August 8, 2019
Uplevel is changing the game, AGAIN. We are officially introducing a new way to deploy, manage and scale an Active Directory environment with an on-prem and cloud hybrid solution.
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