Remember the days of overflowing “In” trays and filing cabinets threatening to take over entire rooms? For many businesses, that reality isn't history—it's Monday morning. The constant printing, copying, and shuffling of paper isn't just clutter; it's a drain on your resources. In this month’s newsletter, we go into why a Document Management System (DMS) is such a useful resource for modern companies.
For all businesses, especially small ones, staying current with technology is vital for survival and growth. Falling behind impacts your ability to deliver. Why not stick with what works? While that's a valid question, technology is more than problem-solving; it's about seizing opportunities and mitigating future risks.
If you are like most people, you are probably juggling a million things at work, and when an email pops up from your boss, your instinct is to take it seriously. Hackers know this, and they're getting good at creating fake emails that look exactly like they're from your manager to get you to make a mistake and give them what they need to access your digital accounts and the data that lies therein.
Do you remember the days of waiting patiently for websites to load or files to download? That kind of waiting isn't just inconvenient—it directly impacts productivity and customer satisfaction. For businesses, harnessing the power of increasingly fast mobile technology is becoming key to staying competitive and efficient.
Today’s workforce is more digitally fluent than ever. Smartphones, cloud apps, instant communication; it's all second nature to most of us. The question becomes, does this everyday agility in using technology automatically translate into mastering the specific, often complex, technology your business relies on? Today, we will go into this very topic.
There's a crucial difference between general technology use and optimized business technology application. We specialize in proactive business technology support, and we've seen firsthand that even the most tech-savvy individuals benefit immensely from targeted training on the tools and protocols unique to their workplace. This isn't just about fixing problems; it's about unlocking efficiency for every team member to contribute.
Sometimes, a real-world event vividly illustrates the importance of digital security basics. The recent NFL draft provided just such a case, involving an unlocked iPad, a prank call, and significant consequences.
The story centers around Shedeur Sanders, a highly anticipated draft prospect, and Jeff Ulbrich, the Atlanta Falcons' Defensive Coordinator. To maintain security during the draft, prospects use special phone numbers known only to NFL teams. Ulbrich had this sensitive contact list stored on his iPad.
You can’t run a business these days without hearing about how AI is changing the technology landscape and what that means for your organization. It gives SMBs like yourself some serious power, often enough to do more complex tasks that it couldn’t otherwise do without significant time and effort investments. But sometimes it’s more about the easy wins, so that’s what we’re covering today: the simple ways your organization can shift operations with AI.
Is your business technology a tangled web of frustrations? You're certainly not navigating this digital dilemma alone. We frequently hear from organizations grappling with sluggish networks, outdated software that feels like a relic from the dial-up era, and the ever-present anxiety of safeguarding crucial business data.
This technological turbulence doesn't have to be your reality. Today, we're charting a course to help you reconstruct your IT infrastructure from the ground up, paving the way for smoother operations and greater peace of mind.
Windows is, for the most part, the default operating system you can expect to see in a business setting. That said, some owners have never used a Windows computer before, instead using a simple Chromebook or a Mac. Still, it’s good to know how Windows works, especially since it seems there’s a significant gap in knowledge.
Today, we’re exploring how the different drives on Windows PCs work so you can make better use of your workplace tools.
Cybersecurity isn’t the most fun thing to talk about, but it’s still important. This is especially for your employees who are on the front lines, the most likely folks to encounter threats during their day-to-day tasks. Today, we want to cover how your business can build better cybersecurity training practices that can keep your business secure for the long haul.
There are a lot of sketchy parts of the Internet, but the sketchiest of all might be the Dark Web. Located on a part of the Internet that search engines don’t index and inaccessible to most web browsers, the Dark Web is a place where cybercriminals thrive. It’s a place where stolen data is put up for sale, and if you’re not careful, your business could be next.
More often than not, you have an employee on staff who rolls their eyes whenever you have to send out another cybersecurity email or reminder. This “who cares” mindset is dangerous and can infect your business in a profoundly disturbing way. Today, we want to get into why this “who cares” mindset is so dangerous and what’s really at stake when you have an employee who can’t get on board with your security policies.
While the goal of cybersecurity is always to prevent threats from taking advantage of your infrastructure, this is becoming more and more challenging as time wears on and threats evolve to changes in cybersecurity discourse. A recent podcast episode from Illumio, “Trust & Resilience: The New Frontlines of Cybersecurity,” explores how trust has become a vulnerability that attackers exploit in new and creative ways. How can cybersecurity as an industry pivot in response to this trend?
While technology is an important part of your business, it shouldn’t be distracting you from carrying out your company’s mission. Indeed, it can be difficult to stay up-to-date on the latest practices and solutions, and it can feel impossible to keep up. While you could adopt the “good enough” policy that many businesses settle for, we think you should take a different approach—one that will make you impossible to compete with if carried out appropriately.
Are you constantly looking to improve your small business and stay ahead of the game? Let’s talk about some tech that can seriously boost how you operate: artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
Juggling everything in a small business is tough. Are you constantly dealing with IT issues when you barely have time to do your normal work? You're not alone. Many small businesses find IT more of a hassle than a help.
Are you making security a priority for your business? While it’s one thing to protect your network, it’s another to protect your business’ physical location. If you don’t implement processes and solutions to secure your office, you might be in a position where someone could steal equipment, data, or worse. Here are some ways to prioritize physical security for your business, too.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming one of the most exciting tech trends out there, but it is difficult to know where to start. It means using Internet-connected smart devices to help businesses run better. Some companies think IoT is too expensive or too complicated, but when done right, it can actually save a lot of money and make things work smoother. Let’s break down how businesses are using IoT and why it’s totally worth it.
Running a small business is already a juggling act. Now toss managing IT into the mix and watch the balls start to bounce in every direction. IT for small businesses isn’t just plugging in a few computers and setting up Wi-Fi. It’s an ever-growing web of systems, tools, security measures, and the occasional mysterious error message that nobody understands. Let’s take a look at some of the things that every small business owner needs to look at as far as their technology is concerned.
Modern cybersecurity requires you to lock down numerous access points to protect your business, using various tools to accomplish sufficient security precautions. The password manager is one such tool that can genuinely save your metaphorical bacon.
Let’s explore how this essential tool works and why it is valuable for your business to implement.