We are happily celebrating the first African American to receive their PhD in Computer Science. This achievement was a major boon for the industry on many levels, as all voices deserve to be heard and respected. Dr. Clarence “Skip” Ellis was from Chicago, IL, and started working on computers at the age of 15. While most teens were out socializing with friends, Dr. Ellis spent much of his time reading through computer manuals. After receiving a scholarship in 1960 to attend Beloit College, … [Read more...]
Five Benefits of Enterprise VPNs
When you read in the headlines that some of the biggest enterprises are victims of hackers infiltrating their networks to steal data, you may wonder how your enterprise could ever stand a chance. The answer, for enterprises of all sizes, is virtual private networks (VPNs). A VPN allows you to create a secure connection to another network through the internet. It serves a variety of purposes, but most enterprises value its ability to shield and protect data as it is in transfer to another … [Read more...]