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Technology TrendsSimple Setup Checklist for Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a lot of things. It’s a video conferencing tool, a team messaging channel, and a tool for in-app co-authoring, just to name a few. During the pandemic, the popularity of Teams skyrocketed.
November 29, 2022 4 min -
Technology Trends3 Tech Trends To Look Out For In 2023
It is difficult to predict which emerging technologies will have an impact on your business.
November 25, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityChecklist For Better Digital Offboarding Of Employees
Digital footprints cover today's modern workplace. Employees begin making these the moment they're hired. They get a company email address and application logins. They may even update their LinkedIn page to connect to your company.
November 23, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityHow Hackers Can Use PNG Image Files as Malware
The fight between cybercriminals and cybersecurity is fought every single day. As new technology is implemented in hopes of protecting against cyberattacks, hackers are constantly finding new ways to infect and attack devices. With many people learning about the main distributions of malware, hackers have changed their tactics and resorted to embedding malware inside of PNG files to infect unsuspecting users. Steganography, a common method used to embed hidden information inside of PNG files, is now being used by hackers to spread malicious code to infect computers. Steganography within PNG...
November 19, 2022 2 min -
Managed ITHow an IT Service Provider Can Simplify Budgeting for Small Businesses
Do you find budgeting for IT challenging? If so, you aren’t alone.
November 19, 2022 3 min -
Business Operations7 Apps That Can Help You Improve Customer Experience in 2023
Paying attention to your customer experience directly impacts your bottom line. Companies that are “customer-centric” are 60% more profitable than those that aren’t. In this digital age, customers also expect more from those they do business with.
November 15, 2022 4 min -
Business OperationsVoIP Features Enhance Customer Experience
There are many reasons why staff may be required to put customers on hold. However, Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology can be utilized to ensure that callers do not feel abandoned during this time. In addition, VoIP systems offer the option of entertaining customers while they wait in line. Some possibilities are playing engaging music, explaining new promotions or sales, and delivering exciting marketing messages.
November 14, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsDon’t Overlook These 3 Technology Budget Categories
Are you considering all the necessary technology categories when planning your annual budget?
November 10, 2022 3 min -
Managed ITWhat Are the Most Helpful VoIP Features for Small Businesses?
Just five or six years ago, VoIP was still considered a “different” type of business phone system. One that wasn’t the norm. But the pandemic changed that way of thinking. Now internet-based phone systems aren’t simply the norm. They’re mandatory for business continuity.
November 9, 2022 5 min -
CybersecurityHow Uber Was Hacked By An 18-year-old And Why This Is A Warning For Your Business
Uber was hacked by an 18-year-old – here’s how he did it.
November 9, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityAttacks on Business VPNs are Increasing
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are used to give users remote access to resources on corporate networks. However, several factors have revealed incompatibilities between VPNs and Zero-Trust security systems.
November 8, 2022 1 min -
Business Operations4 Common Technology Budgeting Mistakes
Are you planning to include your IT needs in your annual budget this year? If so, congratulations! You're doing something incredible to ensure your small business’ success.
November 7, 2022 3 min -
Technology TrendsSpecial Report: It's time to remove TikTok
Recently an FCC Commissioner sent a request to Apple and Google to ban TikTok from their platform due to the serious security risk it creates. The request is a 4 page letter sent to the app store companies and is found in the tweet from the official Twitter account for the FCC Commissioner:
November 4, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityIf You Have Employees Working From Home, Here Are Three Things All Remote Employees Must Do Now To Prevent Your Company From Being Hacked
The last few years have seen countless companies going to a hybrid work model. According to a survey by Envoy over 77% of businesses have some full or part-time remote employees.
November 4, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsBenefits of Having a Dual Monitor Setup for Your Business
In recent years, the use of advanced technology in the office has increased in popularity among businesses to improve their efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness. Whether running a small or large company, it is important to know that utilizing a dual monitor setup in your office can provide quite a few advantages.
November 4, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsTech Budgeting 101 for Small Businesses
With the new year around the corner, now is an excellent time to review your organization’s budget to ensure your business has the resources it needs to continue to grow and prosper in the coming year.
November 1, 2022 4 min -
Industry Insights9 Urgent Security Tips for Online Holiday Shopping
The holiday shopping season is taking off. This means that scammers have also revved up their engines. They're primed and ready to take advantage of all those online transactions.
November 1, 2022 5 min -
Business OperationsWhat Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?
What Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?
October 26, 2022 5 min -
Technology TrendsLyft and Argo Bring Autonomous Vehicle Rides to Austin
Lyft is now launching autonomous robotaxi trips in Austin, Texas. Argo AI will power Ford's autonomous driving vehicles.
October 21, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityIntel Confirms Leak of Alder Lake BIOS Source Code
After a source code leak was posted by an unidentified third party on 4chan and GitHub last week, the technology giant Intel has confirmed that confidential source code related to its Alder Lake CPUs has been leaked.
October 20, 2022 2 min
