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 The Massachusetts Data Privacy Act has been in place since March, and companies are learning more and more how important compliance is going to be.  In their online newsletter, Security Privacy and the Law, Foley Hoag LLC reported on results of the Ponemon Institute and PGP Corporation ‘s Global 2009 Annual Study on Cost of a Data Breach (.pdf) [available directly from EncryptionReports].  Ponemon surveyed companies in the U.S., UK, Germany, Australia and France and found that in 2009, the average cost of a data breach was $3.4 million.  That is $142 per customer affected by the breach.

Unfortunately for U.S. businesses, the survey found that data security breaches In the U.S. were more expensive that in other countries, $204 per customer on average.  The survey found that the existence of breach notification laws, such as the 45 state notification laws adopted in the U.S., correspond to substantially increased costs of data breaches.

The survey’s other findings include:

• The most expensive breach remediation cost one U.S. company $31 million, while the least expensive was $750,000.
• 35% of all breaches involved outsourced data provided to third parties, while 36% of breaches were caused by hackers.
• Businesses that have a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) incurred reduced costs for data breaches, 21% less on average.

August 20, 2009

New England Network Group, Inc. (NENGroup), one of the leading full service IT companies in the Boston area, announces the launch of its redesigned Web site www.nengroup.com. The site was first unveiled during the New England XPO trade show on May 19, 2009 and showcases several new products and services that will enable businesses to reduce their operating costs and energy footprint.

Featured on the Web site is Think Outside the Box IT, a service that eliminates the need for businesses to have servers on site. Specifically, Think Outside the Box IT™ provides businesses with the ability to work from anywhere as well as built-in disaster recovery. Virtual servers are housed in “Ft. Knox-style” Data Centers that have complete Internet redundancy with multiple carriers, fully redundant power back up with generators and above industry standard temperature control.

The redesigned Web site also features information about NENGroup’s strategic advising services. Through these services NENGroup acts as a company’s CIO, analyzing plans and implementing best-practice integrated IT solutions strategy for success. By demonstrating how companies can use their computer network as a means to generate greater profits, NENGroup makes businesses more efficient and effective.

Additionally, the Web site offers in-depth information regarding all of NENGroup’s services and IT solutions, including system upgrades, moves, training and installations.

About NENGroup:

New England Network Group, Inc. (NENGroup) has been a full-service managed IT service provider to hundreds of New England area businesses for nearly 15 years. Long known for its excellent service and attention to detail, companies turn to NENGroup for a variety of services, including disaster prevention and recovery, data security, managed services, as well as flat fee VOIP. NENGroup’s technical expertise, passionate customer service, highly trained staff, industry certifications, responsiveness, business savvy and ability to think outside-the-box provides their customers with the Technical Peace of Mind® that permits them to keep their minds on their businesses, instead of on their computer equipment.

New England Network Group to Showcase “Think Outside the Box IT”

Visit Us in Booth #245 at New England XPO for Business 2009

 New England Network Group (NENGroup) will be in booth #245 at the New England XPO for Business trade show on May 19, 2009. 

 We will be showcasing Think Outside the Box IT, a program  that completely eliminates the need for businesses to have servers on site, reduces operating  costs, and reduces energy footprints.  Think Outside the Box IT ™ provides businesses with the ability to work from anywhere as well as built-in disaster recovery, as virtual servers are housed in Ft. Knox-style Data Centers that include complete Internet redundancy with multiple carriers, fully redundant power back up with generators, and the best temperature control available anywhere.

“During a power outage in our office last week, I was able to take care of all of our clients, and stay connected with our engineering team, through the virtual servers,” said NENGroup CEO Sarah Ducharme.  “I am a walking testimonial for Think Outside the Box IT.”

Please visit NENGroup at Booth #245 at the New England XPO for Business 2009 to be held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St., (South) Boston, MA.  For more information, visit www.nengroup.com, or call us at 781.362.1199.  New England Network Group is located at 83 Cambridge Street in Burlington, MA.