“HIPAA compliance” describes the legal steps taken to ensure the privacy of people’s healthcare data — also known as protected health information (PHI). HIPAA refers to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; a set of regulations applied to those considered as “covered entities” or “business associates.

Virtualization technology is no longer reserved for enterprise technology. It has made its way into the world of small-businesses and the benefits are revolutionizing IT for cash-strapped startups and small operations.

Although the word ‘virtualization’ still evokes an image of high costs and technology complexities that are far beyond the abilities of a typical small- or medium-sized business, there’s no denying that it can save money and increase efficiency.