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7 Advantages of Adopting a Defense-in-Depth Cybersecurity Strategy

2023-08-15T14:38:53-06:00Cyber Security, Industry Updates, IT and Network, PC's and Servers|

7 Advantages of Adopting a Defense-in-Depth Cybersecurity Strategy Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent. In 2022, ransomware attacks jumped by 93%. The introduction of ChatGPT will only increase the potential damage of cyber-attacks. Protecting sensitive data and systems requires a comprehensive approach. One that goes beyond a single security solution. This is where a defense-in-depth cybersecurity strategy comes into play. In this article, we will explore [...]

Learn How Microsoft 365 Copilot Is Going to Transform M365 Apps

2023-06-12T06:28:24-06:00Industry Updates, Microsoft 365|

Learn How Microsoft 365 Copilot Is Going to Transform M365 Apps Advanced AI is a new buzzword in cloud computing. The launch of tools like ChatGPT and Bard have made big waves. Developers are now racing to introduce the next level of features to apps. Features that do part of your work for you. Such as writing emails or making follow-up checklists based on contact data. These AI-based [...]

10 Tips to Help Small Businesses Get Ready for the Unexpected

2023-06-12T06:24:34-06:00Cyber Security, Industry Updates, IT and Network|

10 Tips to Help Small Businesses Get Ready for the Unexpected What would you do if your business suffered a ransomware attack tomorrow? Do you have a contingency plan in case of a tornado, hurricane, or earthquake? The unexpected can happen anytime, and small businesses can get hit particularly hard. Small businesses are the backbone of many economies. They are critical for job creation, innovation, and community development. [...]

Best Ways to Use ChatGPT at Your Business (Without Things Getting Out of Hand)

2023-05-10T13:00:18-06:00Industry Updates|

Best Ways to Use ChatGPT at Your Business (Without Things Getting Out of Hand) It’s hard to turn around online these days without running into ChatGPT. Both Bing and Google are levering this advanced artificial intelligence language model. And you can expect it to show up in more business and personal tools that you use every day. ChatGPT has revolutionized the way businesses interact with their customers. It [...]

How to Use the New Virtual Appointments in Microsoft Teams

2023-05-10T13:01:37-06:00Industry Updates, Microsoft 365|

How to Use the New Virtual Appointments in Microsoft Teams Scheduling appointments is a common activity. Salespeople often set up virtual appointments to answer questions about a product. Software companies allow people to schedule live demos. Telehealth therapists allow clients to book video sessions. Those are just a few examples of some groups that are going to love a new Microsoft Teams feature. Virtual Appointments was recently added [...]

Check Out the Coolest Tech from CES 2023

2023-05-10T13:01:48-06:00Industry Updates|

Check Out the Coolest Tech from CES 2023  At the beginning of each year, a group of global innovators meets. They introduce and show off breakthrough technologies. It’s done at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is typically held each January in the U.S. This year, over 3,200 exhibitors from 173 countries showed off the future. Giving us a glimpse of what could show up in our homes [...]

7 Customer-Facing Technologies to Give You an Advantage

2023-05-10T13:02:13-06:00Industry Updates|

7 Customer-Facing Technologies to Give You an Advantage 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 not have anything to do with your products or services. [...]

8 Reasons Every Company Is Now a Technology Company

2023-05-09T14:18:48-06:00Industry Updates, IT and Network|

8 Reasons Every Company Is Now a Technology Company 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 devices, and more. Companies also need to protect their [...]

Windows 8.1 Just Lost All Support. Here’s What You Need to Know

2023-05-09T13:45:58-06:00Industry Updates, Microsoft 365|

Windows 8.1 Just Lost All Support. Here's What You Need to Know  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 outdated, the system is open to [...]

Cool Windows 11 Features That May Make You Love This OS

2023-05-09T13:22:58-06:00Industry Updates, Microsoft 365, PC's and Servers|

Cool Windows 11 Features That May Make You Love This OS Microsoft released the Windows 11 operating system (OS) over a year ago. It was largely well-received as stable and user-friendly. The OS is not a large departure from the Windows 10 experience. But it does offer a lot of enhancements over the older environment. Yet with several improvements and a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, it [...]

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