Data Lifecycle Management, Business Solutions, and Expertise
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National Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. This month is aimed to educate us all about the measures and steps that we should be taking regularly to protect ourselves and our businesses. While there are many things that can be done to help ensure the vital information from your business or personal life is kept […]
Working with a BBB Accredited Business
History The Better Business Bureau (BBB) was established in 1912 as a nonprofit organization. For more than 100 years, the BBB has been dedicated to establishing customer trust in businesses by collecting and providing reviews from past customers. Unlike Yelp, which relies solely on customer reviews, the BBB also includes their own independent review of […]
Records Management Tips Your Business Should be Practicing
It’s 3 o’clock in the morning and you wake up from a deep sleep with one thing on your mind….am I properly managing my company’s records? Okay, that may not be what keeps you up at night but here at Williams, it is. Making sure your business is managing its records to keep up with […]
The Right Choice: A NAID “AAA” Certified Company
We’ve heard and answered many questions through the years, but one of the more common questions has been: “Why choose a shredding company that is “AAA” Certified by the National Association for Information Destruction?” It’s a pretty simple answer really. Hiring a shredding company with NAID “AAA” Certification is the only way you will know for […]
Storage Unit vs. Williams Records Storage
Are you currently using a storage unit to house your company’s archival boxes? Well, you may be surprised to hear that while that may seem a practical solution, compared to Williams Data Management’s Records Center, keeping your boxes at a self-storage facility falls significantly short. There may be several reasons specific to your unique business […]
Files to Scan?
Converting physical records to their digital counterpart can seem a daunting and expensive task; especially when you consider the fact that your company may not need every physical file it has kept. While the traditional imaging process encompasses all files and records your business possesses, Williams also offers a hybrid service called Scan on Demand […]
Fireworks Anyone?
Best Places to See Fireworks in Southern California When you mention celebrating the 4th of July, seeing fireworks is a must. If you are in LA or Orange County, there are plenty of spectacular celebrations to choose from, ranging from all day festivals to stunning firework shows. Here is a list of some of the […]
New Week, New Breach
It seems like not a week goes by without another announcement of a major data breach. This may be surprising considering the amount of backlash companies incur post-breach. The cost of a data breach, already quite a sum, is steadily rising, and there is always brand reputation to consider, yet the number of data breaches […]
Business Cloud Storage: Does your business need it?
We have all heard of popular cloud storage platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Google Drive, and Dropbox that allow businesses to share data across multiple devices and multiple users, but is it a viable option for small to medium sized businesses to implement? To answer that, let’s identify what exactly cloud storage is and some […]
Top 10 Data Breaches that Impacted the Nation
Let’s face it, the issue of cyber security has become more relevant than ever. More and more, there are reports of major data breaches from national brands, putting millions of consumers information at risk. Data breaches are more common than you may think. In 2016, the number of reported data breaches totaled more than 1,000, […]