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How To Protect Your Business Against Ransomware
As explored in our other blog this month, ransomware remains one of the most pervasive and financially damaging cyber threats facing businesses of all sizes. With cybercriminals constantly refining their tactics and targeting organizations across various sectors, the risk of falling victim to a ransomware attack has never been higher. However, by implementing robust cybersecurity…
Read MoreCybersecurity Basics: Train and Test Your Employees
“The global annual cost of cybercrime is predicted to reach $9.5 trillion USD in 2024.” — Esentire’s 2023 Official Cybercrime Report That’s nearly 25% greater than 2023’s already staggering $8 trillion number, but still less than the $10.5 trillion cost predicted for 2025. Cybersecurity threats grow year after year; there is no reason to think they…
Read MoreMicrosoft Tips, Tricks, and Updates: Microsoft Mesh
Microsoft Mesh, now available in Teams, is what’s known as an “immersive collaboration” tool. It “creates a perception of being physically together in a 3D digital space, including spatial interaction, co-presence, and immersion.” As we are increasingly working in different locations, across a variety of platforms and tools, Microsoft Mesh works to bridge that gap, improving…
Read MoreRansomware: A Billion-Dollar Threat to The Business World
Ransomware continues to become more and more profitable for cybercriminals—in fact, they raked in over $1 billion in illicit profits in 2023 alone by using this form of malware. Despite temporary downturns in ransomware profits due to law enforcement interventions, cybercriminals continue to innovate and adapt, unleashing sophisticated attacks that target a wide range of…
Read MoreWatch Out For These Valentine’s Day Cyber Scams
Valentine’s Day, a time for celebrating love and affection, also serves as an opportunistic period for cybercriminals to prey on unsuspecting individuals. While you’re busy planning romantic surprises or finding the perfect gift, it’s crucial to remain vigilant against cyber scams that can tarnish this special day. In this blog, we’ll walk you through five…
Read MoreCo-Managed IT: Internal Resources + Outside Consultants
Have you heard of the company HelloFresh? They have an interesting business model; they sell what are known as “meal kits.” The company (and companies like them — there are many) sends you the ingredients and instructions for preparing meals at home. Everything is included in a given meal kit, right down to the seasoning required. HelloFresh…
Read MoreMicrosoft Tips, Tricks, and Updates: Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-based tool recently integrated into common Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It’s designed to help users be more productive by automating some tasks and providing intelligent suggestions — things like helping to draft documents in Word or assisting with data analysis in Excel. The overview video on the Microsoft site is…
Read More5 Business Technology Trends To Track In 2024
Are you keeping up with the latest developments in IT? While it can be easy to write off tech trends as gimmicks, it’s important to track which innovations offer you real value. The symbiotic relationship between technology and commerce shows no signs of waning. To thrive in this dynamic landscape, it’s imperative to be not…
Read MoreYour Guide To IT Budgeting In 2024
Establishing a financial blueprint for the course of the new year is pivotal to fostering growth for your business. As you anticipate the resources necessary to navigate your business through 2024, it’s essential to craft a budget that not only addresses immediate needs but also scales with your aspirations. With a notable uptick in IT…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right IT Provider
I have written previously of how outsourcing IT to an outside firm can benefit many companies, even those with dedicated IT staff and upwards of 300 employees. In addition to providing 24/7/365 coverage, an outside provider can keep up with the latest trends, threats, and tech innovations, something your in-house team of one or two dedicated IT folks…
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