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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

TBWA\RAAD wins integrated Qatar National Broadband account ...

TBWA\RAAD, together with sister Omnicom company, OMD, will work to raise awareness of Qnbn's enhanced broadband services and the benefits it will bring to Qatar.

As a shareholding company wholly owned by Qatar government, Qnbn was the first initiative of its kind in the country and its mandate is to enable accessible high-speed communications. The company is a strategic element of the country's Vision 2030, which aims to see the country transformed through investment in advanced technologies that promote a knowledge based economy.

"Our aim is to provide high-speed fiber optic broadband coverage across 95 per cent of the country and to help empower Qatar by making it one of the most universally connected countries in the world," said Jamil Beyhum, senior director marketing communications at Qnbn.

"It is therefore imperative for us to communicate with the local audience and business communities taking the benefits directly to them, which TBWA\RAAD has demonstrated a clear understanding of."

"This is an exciting and forward thinking project, that we are delighted to be a part of," said Reda Raad, COO of TBWA\RAAD Middle East.

"The campaign is fully integrated and aims to communicate creatively Qatar wide, engaging businesses and individuals.

"Qatar continues to grow as a key geography for all sectors within the TBWA\RAAD portfolio, and this project demonstrates the team's knowledge and insight of the local market."

Source: http://www.ameinfo.com/tbwaraad-wins-integrated-qatar-national-broadband-322234

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Monopoly comes to Lagos, Nigeria's biggest city

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) ? Nigeria's largest city of Lagos is no boardwalk, but now Monopoly is taking inspiration from the city's sprawling chaos.

Officials unveiled a Lagos-themed Monopoly board game Tuesday in the city. Officials walked past a massive display of the new board game on the floor at Lagos' City Hall on Lagos Island, showing the familiar spaces with their new themed names.

The most expensive property is not Boardwalk, but Lagos' Banana Island, which is an artificial island with mansions and exclusive apartments. The cheapest is Makoko, a waterfront slum of homes on stilts. There's still chance and jail, with the option of just visiting as always.

Hasbro Inc., which owns the rights to Monopoly, said Bestman Games Ltd. would distribute the Lagos version of the game under an exclusive license.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/monopoly-comes-lagos-nigerias-biggest-city-162400881.html

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Seven Costly Security Mistakes That Could Tank Your Small ...

If you were to take a poll of what keeps small business owners awake at night, it?s likely that getting hit with a security breach would be near the top of everyone?s list. ?In today?s mobile technology environment, security is complex. ?Even the most diligent organizations can overlook security mistakes that are relatively easy to correct. ?Here are some of the most common security mistakes small businesses make. ?Don?t let them tank your business.

1) Weak Passwords

Many people might not realize it but using their anniversary date and their child?s middle name as a password is really not a safe choice, especially in today?s age of social engagement. ?Think about it, this information is more than likely available on your Facebook page. ?Using special characters in a password, using upper and lower case letter patterns and adding variety in your passwords make them much harder to crack. ?Try using ! for the number 1, $ for the letter S and so on.

2) Not Using or Not Properly Managing Virus/Malware Protection

Even if you are using a firewall (and you should be) layering security with an up-to-date antivirus software is a must. ?If the firewall fails to catch the virus, the antivirus should take care of it.

3) Not setting and enforcing usage and security policies

Even with a Firewall and antivirus in place, many viruses come onto computers and networks through individual error. Downloading games, visiting social networking sites, and opening emails with suspicious attachments makes your network vulnerable to viruses. Staff needs to know when and what they are allowed to access on your business? network and computers. Policies should also be established regarding passwords, confidentiality, and usage of data and software. ?Using software or, even better, hardware-based internet monitoring and filtering systems can go a long way toward enforcing these policies.

4) Not Using Centralized Patch Management

Operating system and application vendors release software patches and updates periodically to not only add new functionality but to also correct possible security flaws. ?Make sure that you have enabled software updates on your PC and if you work with an IT provider, ask them about their patch management strategies.

5) Insecurely Storing Data/No Data Transport Policies

Do you have a thumb drive with stored sensitive data on your key ring or sitting on top of your desk? ?Is your organization?s data backed up to a tape and if so, do the tapes go offsite and are at any time not under your control. ?The loss of a smart device, USB drive or backup tape with sensitive information is a critical situation and can be financially and possibly legally very costly. ? Not only is this not appropriate for business backup, employees should not be allowed to transmit data that might fall into the wrong hands

6) Not Verifying the Integrity of Data Backups

If you were to experience a disaster and you lost your data could you restore your data from your backup? ?Unfortunately many companies don?t realize until it is too late that their backup files are corrupted or that no files are actually being backed up at all. ?Backups solutions should be tested regularly and in the best case scenario, disaster recovery solutions should be tiered, with onsite realtime backups with the ability to virtualize your servers and applications along with secure offsite data storage.

7) Choosing the Wrong Tech Support Solution

Many small businesses start out managing their own IT or call their cousin?s best friend?s brother to come out when they are experiencing an issue. ?According to Gartner research, many small businesses try to use as little IT help as possible but this is really not a good idea and will likely end up costing the business more money down the line. ?If you plan on expanding your business at all it makes sense to partner with a?knowledgeable?IT professional who will help you make wise IT investments and help your company?s technology grow seamlessly as your company grows.

Fine tuning a?holistic?strategy for security management is an essential component to good technology management. ?This means identifying tools that enhance that goal on your network as well as deciding policies?company-wide?about what to allow employees to use and what security systems to implement. For our Launch Pad Business Care Clients, our bundled program includes proactive technology planning and management, a comprehensive disaster recovery and data protection solution and a managed and coordinated Antivirus, Anti-malware and Anti-Spyware system. ?A problem of any kind our any client?s desktop or server, immediately generates an alert to our help desk and is remediated before the threat escalates. ?This is the kind of wrapped protection you should seek to put in place on your network. ?If not, you may be in for some unwanted and costly disasters.

Source: http://www.launchpadonline.com/blog/?p=4538

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Monday, December 10, 2012

Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season - Greenwich, CT Patch

The holiday season is filled with family, friends and parties but don't forget about your pets. Here are a few helpful tips to keep your animals safe and happy this holiday season.

Keep Pets Away from the Christmas Tree. Decorations, pine needles and tree water can all be hazard to the animal in your house. Place the tree out of reach from animals or set up a barrier around the tree so the animal can not get to it. Delaware County SPCA Director of Community Relations Justina Calgiano says cats in particular love playing in the Christmas tree, so be sure it?s securely anchored so it doesn?t fall. When leaving the house for an extended period of time, try to shut the animal out of the room where the Christmas tree is displayed.
- Tree water may be stagnant and full of bacteria or contain fertilizers that can cause an upset stomach, so keep an eye out to make sure cats and dogs don?t drink from the tree base, Calgiano says.?
- Decorations: Avoid tinsel that can be nibbled and swallowed, which could lead to obstructed organs. Keep glass or plastic ornaments out of paws' reach. Shards of breakable ornaments can damage your pet's mouth and paws and be even more harmful to the lining of the stomach if swallowed, Calgiano says.

Keep Pets Away from Holiday Plants and Other Decorations. Poinsettia plants, holly and mistletoe are poisonous to animals if they eat them and can cause gastrointestinal issues if ingested, so keep them elevated and away from the reach of pets, Calgiano says.
- Candles and Menorahs can also prove dangerous. One wrong wag of the tail and an overturned candle could ruin the holidays for sure. Try to keep those items out of your four-legged friend's reach and always keep a watchful eye on tails near fireplaces or candles.
- Party Favors if play with or chewed could be hazardous to an animal. Be sure to clean up any party decorations or balloons that an animal could easily choke on or shallow.

Don't Overindulge Your Pet. Giving pets table scrapes or foods they aren't accustom to is not a good idea. It can upset stomachs and bones from the scraps could easily be swallowed. Instead, stick with pet store treats and bones. A new toy to play with is always welcome too.
- No Alcohol: Never give an animal alcohol. According to ASPCA.org, alcohol can be extremely dangerous and even deadly to an animal. After a party, make sure all empty bottles and glasses have been cleaned up before letting your pet roam the house freely.
- No Chocolate: No holiday chocolates for your pet or anything sweetened with xylitol, Calgiano says.
- Party Etiquette: During parties, food is often left out at pet level. Try to keep your animal away from the party as much as possible. Paws can be easily stepped on in a crowd and with guests coming and going, pets could easily wander outside without being noticed.

Burn Off Your Pet's Energy. A long walk is always a good idea before you head out for a long day away from your pet but for an added bonus try a treat scavenger hunt. This is for dog owners with a fenced in yard or outside area where the dog will be safe. Grab a handful of multi-grain Cheerios, which is a cereal with little sugar, and take your pup outside. Give him one or two Cheerios to start and show him the handful. Then toss the Cheerios across the yard, scattering them in different sections. Let your dog try to find those tiny treats and burning off tons of energy. When it's time to come inside your pup will be ready for a much-needed nap and you can attend your party feeling guilt-free.

For more ways to keep your animals safe during the holiday season check out ASPCA.org.

Source: http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/keep-your-pets-safe-this-holiday-season-11a30962

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