Optimal Insights

Plain-English answers to your questions about technology best practices.

​OneLogin Hack: Is it Time to Reject Password Managers for Good?

Earlier this month we learned of yet another breach that targeted password management software. In this instance, hackers accessed OneLogin, a password manager and single sign-on platform, for a full seven hours. They stole a large amount of user data, and may have decrypted sensitive information as well. These programs

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​Why a CIO Might be Overkill for Your Business

Do I really need another executive running around the place just to oversee my technology? Don’t I already pay people to do that?” After 25 years in the IT support business, this is a sentiment I’ve heard over and over again; business owners just can’t seem to justify the need

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Optimal Networks Receives Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplace Award

Rockville, MD – Optimal Networks, Inc., a firm that provides outsourced IT, consulting, and premium cloud services, has been recognized by Inc. Magazine with a 2017 Best Workplaces Award. Two hundred companies were selected after a rigorous evaluation of thousands of organizations. The list shines a spotlight on innovative workplace

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