Mainstream Technologies Hires Will Spicer
WILL SPICER BRINGS 17 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE (Little Rock, AR) – (Apr. 8, 2024) – Mainstream Technologies is pleased to announce the hiring of Will Spicer as Enterprise Account Executive. He will bring a solutions-oriented sales approach to ensure that clients receive the precise software solution to meet their needs. Will has 17 years of […]
Why Every Organization Needs IT Policies and Governance
(April 1, 2024) Although most organizations are aware of today’s security threats, many have not implemented the IT policies necessary to reduce risk. Those that have established formal IT policies often struggle to keep them up to date. In one recent survey, more than 41 percent of organizations said keeping policies and procedures up to […]
Why Printers and MFDs Are Serious Security Threats
(March 18, 2024) Despite the rapid digitalization of business processes, 70 percent of organizations depend on printing. This dependence creates security risks. Almost two-thirds (61 percent) of organizations have suffered data loss due to unsecured printing. More than a quarter (27 percent) of security incidents are related to paper documents and the printer environment. These […]
Why is data governance important to CMMC compliance?
Data governance stands as a cornerstone in achieving compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), playing a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of organizational data. Fundamentally, data governance involves the systematic management of data availability, usability, integrity, and security within enterprise systems. This management adheres to internal data standards and policies, […]
Mainstream Technologies Hires Chris Jones
Chris Jones brings 20+ years of experience (Little Rock, AR) – (Mar.11, 2024) – Mainstream Technologies is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Jones as Senior Data Engineer. His responsibilities will include the design, development, and deployment of data warehousing, analytics, and business intelligence solutions for business clients. Chris has 20+ years of experience […]
The Growing Threat of Business Email Compromise
How to protect your organization from Business Email Compromise – fraudulent wire transfers and other payment scams. Ransomware attacks tend to garner headlines, but there’s another threat that’s costing organizations billions of dollars. These are social engineering scams involving fraudulent wire transfers or data theft. Known as business email compromise (BEC) fraud, these schemes often […]
4 Common Data Center Challenges and How to Address Them
IT professionals understand the critical importance of a well-managed, highly available data center. They know why hyperscale data centers are carefully organized, monitored, and maintained. The neat rows of server cabinets and meticulous cable management maximize efficiency and streamline troubleshooting. Advanced cooling technologies maintain the environmental conditions needed to maximize performance. While it’s easy to […]
Gems of Innovation: Unveiling the Tech Revolution in Jewelry Wholesale
Background Wilkerson and Associates, a 50+ year old jewelry wholesaler in Arkansas, faced operational challenges with their existing Traveling Jewelry Rep (TJR) web application. The outdated technology limited device compatibility and reporting capabilities and resulted in inefficient workflows. Store representatives were burdened with manual processes and reporting discrepancies that led to increased communication with the […]
The Five Pillars of a Zero-Trust Security Strategy
(March 4, 2024) It’s no coincidence that cyberattacks are increasing, and at the same time, organizations are becoming more reliant on remote, mobile, and cloud computing models. The continued migration of data, applications, and services beyond the network perimeter enables new operational efficiencies. However, it also creates new targets for hackers. The five pillars of […]
Mainstream Technologies Hires Joshua Carroll
Joshua Carroll Brings 25+ years of experience (Little Rock, AR) – (Feb. 28, 2024) – Mainstream Technologies is pleased to announce the hiring of Joshua Carroll as software developer. His responsibilities will include the design, development, and deployment of full-stack software solutions. Joshua has 25+ years of experience most recently with Euronet Worldwide as a […]
