Considering the wide variety of threats that businesses face today, it may be surprising to learn that many aren’t prepared for business-affecting emergencies or disasters. Unfortunately, it’s true: a study on business responses to the COVID-19 outbreak found that 51% of organizations worldwide do not have a business continuity plan.
Should you consider adopting Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems for your business, or will legacy phone systems suffice? The decision will ultimately boil down to which technology can best address your business needs. To help you decide whether VoIP is right for your company, read on about this phone technology that’s enabling organizations […]
Microsoft 365 is one of the most widely used business productivity suites today. From email and collaboration to cloud storage and enterprise content management, the robust features of its cloud-based tools and servers are nothing short of useful. Still, Microsoft 365 presents certain security challenges that businesses must address. Vulnerabilities in SharePoint Businesses typically use […]
Companies are increasingly tapping into a virtual, on-demand workforce. The human cloud offers a competitive advantage for startups and small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) by letting them outsource specialized skills and expertise globally. Let’s take a look at what the human cloud is and how it enhances remote team collaboration. What is the human cloud? […]
Successful businesses make technology work for them, not the other way round. When used correctly, technology can make every task much easier to accomplish. So if you’re looking to increase staff efficiency, incorporate technology into your daily operations with the following methods. Change office communication To increase teamwork and productivity, set up instant messaging software […]
Using keyboard shortcuts activate computer commands faster than dragging a mouse. If you’re using Windows 10, you may want to try out the following keyboard shortcuts. Snap If you’ve never used Snap, then you’re missing out on one of Windows 10’s key features. Snap allows you to put two to four windows side by side, […]
Never let your guard down when you’re on social media! Malicious hackers are becoming better at stealing your personal information, so keep these reminders and tips in mind to remain safe while you’re on platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Lock screens exist for a reason Always lock all your devices as soon as you stop […]
Traditionally, network administrators dedicated a physical server to running only one specific application or task. This is because each app often requires exclusive resources to work optimally. Not to mention, it’s easier to detect and address issues as they arise if there’s only one app per server.
More and more organizations are using mobile devices to conduct various business processes, from staying in touch with customers and partners to performing financial transactions. This fact is not lost on cybercriminals — they’re launching ransomware to get into Android devices and hold the data on these devices hostage in exchange for large sums of […]
Your older Mac that has a hard disk drive (HDD) for data storage probably runs a lot slower now than when it was new. If you need a faster Mac, you can upgrade it with a solid state drive (SSD), the new standard in data storage. Learn why SSDs are better than HDDs. They’re more […]