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Cybersecurity
The number of apps and web tools that employees use on a regular basis continues to increase. Most departments have about 40-60 different digital tools that they use. 71% of employees feel they use so many apps that it makes work more complex. Many of the apps that we use [...]
You wouldn’t think a child’s toy could lead to a breach of your personal data. But this happens all the time. What [...]
Microsoft
Scheduling appointments is a common activity. Salespeople often set up virtual appointments to answer questions about a product. Software companies allow people [...]
New Technology
At the beginning of each year, a group of global innovators meets. They introduce and show off breakthrough technologies. It’s done at [...]
Customers look for convenience. In today’s world that means technology that makes their life easier. From webforms to POS systems, you need to keep the customer experience in mind in all you do. When people aren’t happy with their experience interacting with a company, they leave. And their experience might [...]
Once data began going digital, authorities realized a need to protect it. Thus, the creation of data privacy rules and regulations to address cyber threats. Many organizations have one or more data privacy policies they need to meet. Those in the U.S. healthcare industry and their service partners need to [...]
Companies both large and small share this one cybersecurity problem. They have computers that are still running older operating systems. Staff might use these devices only occasionally. Or the company may be running customized software that won’t run on newer OS versions. The problem is that when the OS becomes [...]
It’s a common theme. You begin seeing these amazing CGI images of your friends on Facebook or Instagram. You think, “How can I make one?” Filters and self-portrait apps have come a long way. You can now make yourself look like Hollywood’s version of a character in the next hit [...]
Microsoft 365 is one of the most popular cloud platforms in the world, with about 345 million paid seats. Microsoft cloud tools numbers were up 32% in Q3 2022 compared to the previous year. One of the reasons for its continued growth is the suite of cloud tools offered in [...]
The need to back up data has been around since floppy disks. Data loss happens due to viruses, hard drive crashes, and other mishaps. Most people using any type of technology have experienced data loss at least once. There are about 140,000 hard drive crashes in the US weekly. Every [...]
Business
Whether you sell shoes or run an accounting firm, you need some type of technology to operate. Today’s companies aren’t just in the business of selling their own goods and services anymore. They also must master various types of digital tools. These include software, payment systems, computers, Wi-Fi networks, mobile [...]
Technology vulnerabilities are an unfortunate side effect of innovation. When software companies push new updates, there are often weaknesses in the code. Hackers exploit these. Software makers then address the vulnerabilities with a security patch. The cycle continues with each new software or hardware update. It’s estimated that about 93% [...]
Misconfiguration of cloud solutions is often overlooked when companies plan cybersecurity strategies. Cloud apps are [...]
Since the pandemic, employers around the world have needed to change. They’ve had to shift [...]
There are a lot of things that have changed since the invention of the internet. [...]
Microsoft released the Windows 11 operating system (OS) over a year ago. It was largely [...]
No business wants to suffer a data breach. But unfortunately, in today’s environment, it’s difficult [...]
Cybersecurity researchers uncovered an alarming mobile statistic. During the first few months of 2022, mobile [...]
The new buzzword around town is “metaverse.” But what does that actually mean for businesses? [...]
There’s a reason that browsers like Edge have added breached password notifications. Data breaches are [...]
Data privacy has been a growing requirement ever since the internet age began. So much [...]
Our technology inevitably comes with us when we travel. Most of us won’t even travel [...]
Outsourcing your IT services has become a popular trend among small and large businesses alike. [...]
If you follow Microsoft products, then you may know about Microsoft Ignite. Held annually, it [...]
Cybersecurity insurance is still a pretty new concept for many SMBs. It was initially introduced [...]
The new year has just begun and it’s a time of renewal as we plan [...]
The global home security market has been growing by leaps and bounds. By 2026, experts [...]
You often hear the words “digital transformation” and “collaboration.” But what do they actually mean? [...]
The global pandemic put a big emphasis on the need to run a business from [...]
One constant struggle in offices is the balance between productivity and security. If you give [...]
When the year is coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to plan for [...]
It seems that nearly as long as passwords have been around, they’ve been a major [...]
Bring your own device (BYOD) is a concept that took hold after the invention of [...]
Microsoft Teams is a lot of things. It’s a video conferencing tool, a team messaging [...]
Have you ever bought a new computer and then had buyer’s remorse a few months [...]
Paying attention to your customer experience directly impacts your bottom line. Companies that are “customer-centric” [...]
Just five or six years ago, VoIP was still considered a “different” type of business [...]
Endpoints make up much of a company’s network and IT infrastructure. This is a collection [...]
One of the most difficult types of attacks to detect are those performed by insiders. [...]
Data entry can be a real drag for salespeople. The time they spend on administrative [...]
Digital footprints cover today’s modern workplace. Employees begin making these the moment they’re hired. They [...]
The holiday shopping season is taking off. This means that scammers have also revved up [...]
Microsoft 365 is the most popular of all major office productivity software. It has 48.8% [...]
When you hear about Microsoft adding security apps to M365, it’s often the business versions. [...]
Software vulnerabilities are an unfortunate part of working with technology. A developer puts out a [...]
Have you felt more secure from cyberattacks because you have a smaller business? Maybe you [...]
After being the main entry to the internet in the late 1990s and early 2000s, [...]
The pandemic has been a reality that companies around the world have shared. It required [...]
Phishing. It seems you can’t read an article on cybersecurity without it coming up. That’s [...]
Few things invoke instant panic like a missing smartphone or laptop. These devices hold a [...]
Productivity can be challenging to track, no matter where employees are working. How do you [...]
Cloud file storage revolutionized the way we handle documents. No more having to email files [...]
Many small businesses make the mistake of skipping policies. They feel that things don’t need [...]
One constant about technology is that it changes rapidly. Tools that were once staples, like [...]
There is a reason why phishing is usually at the top of the list for [...]
How many text messages from companies do you receive today as compared to about two [...]
You’ve completed your annual phishing training. This includes teaching employees how to spot phishing emails. [...]
The number of internet-connected devices in homes has been growing. It’s increased exponentially over the [...]
One of the big draws of a laptop computer is that you can use it [...]
“Hybrid office” is the new buzzword you’ll hear used in business discussions. It’s the mix [...]
Credential theft is now at an all-time high and is responsible for more data breaches [...]
For the past couple of years, the tech world has been struggling with a huge [...]
Smartphones and tablets are often the preferred device for communications, web searching, and accessing many [...]
Approximately 34% of businesses take a week or longer to regain access to their data [...]
One of the most important applications we choose is our internet browser. When on a [...]
While many companies have moved most of their workflows to the cloud, there is still [...]
When you see those people with two monitors, you may assume they do some specialized [...]
Any cyberattack is dangerous, but the particularly devastating ones are those on supply chain [...]
With many of our mobile workforces now working in a hybrid environment or fully remote, [...]
If you’ve been using Microsoft Teams for some time now, you’ll know how powerful it [...]
Almost all workforce employees rely on an internet connection to get their work done. In [...]
Purchasing a new computer is a big investment. Many small businesses and home PC owners [...]
The shift to remote work over the last two years has caused companies to realign [...]
Stolen login credentials are a hot commodity on the Dark Web. There’s a price for [...]
Phishing is the number one method of attack delivery for everything from ransomware to credential [...]
The business owner’s briefing: Reduce the burden on your brain and Increase Productivity The latest [...]
One area of cloud computing that is used widely, but often isn’t as flashy as [...]
Whether you work remotely or in an office, the line between personal and work tasks [...]
In 2020, 75% of companies around the world experienced a phishing attack. Phishing remains one [...]
It’s not unusual to change a mobile number from time to time. For example, when [...]
Over 2.4 million searches happen every minute on Google. It’s often the first stop people [...]
The global damage of cybercrime has risen to an average of $11 million USD per [...]
Windows 11 has been out for a few months now, beginning rollout in October of [...]
Using modern technology to bring on a revolution in your business We have all seen [...]
Data breaches or ransomware attacks are a scary reality for any small to medium enterprise. [...]
Unified communications are a go-to solution for business owners looking to streamline their businesses and [...]
Hardly any phone call system in a business beats VoIP when it comes to efficiency [...]
A torn-down virtual infrastructure creates risks for any business. And it can have a significant [...]
OneNote is a digital note-taking tool that comes with plenty of benefits for users. But [...]
Google Drive is more than a file-sharing platform. It allows you to streamline your work [...]
Printing devices are often overlooked when it comes to security. But the reality is, cybercriminals [...]
Use any device, anywhere, any time. If you’ve ever considered moving your business’s data and [...]
Low productivity can be a massive obstacle to growing your business. Luckily, there are many [...]
Managing data and IT solutions in-house can be challenging and expensive. That’s why many organizations [...]
Getting used to Windows 11 shouldn’t be too challenging. On the contrary, the OS comes [...]
Your business faces all sorts of threats that can disrupt your operations. A comprehensive continuity [...]
Many business owners shy away from Microsoft Edge, thinking it’ll slow down their operations. However, [...]
Your data is pivotal to running a successful company. If you don’t have proper security [...]
How to ensure your business’s spend on IT is an investment, and never an expense. [...]
Microsoft Word is an indispensable part of most business environments. It has numerous features that [...]
Microsoft has done it again, and business users are worried that this might not all [...]
Business of all shapes and sizes and across all sectors are rapidly ditching their on-site [...]
You have all the right data security software and multiple safeguards in place to keep [...]
Did you take a short break and disconnect for the Holidays? Even if it was [...]
A Verizon Data Breach Report that was issued in 2017 revealed that 81 percent of [...]
Your business can benefit a lot from working with an IT provider. However, you need [...]
Making the most of your Microsoft 365 apps requires you to adopt appropriate security measures. [...]
You may have state-of-the-art servers, but their efficiency can diminish over time. Managing them is [...]
Working from your computer or smartphone is convenient, but it can also be distracting. To [...]
Is your team also using their Android mobile devices to do their tasks? Incorporating an [...]
Online reputation can make or break your chances of landing and retaining clients. That’s why [...]
The reality is, mobile devices are less safe than desktop computers. Boosting security on such [...]
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