Although information systems are vital for innovation, many businesses find themselves caught up in trying to simply maintain those systems – from servers to storage devices to applications; it quickly becomes an endless cycle of integration, configuration, and maintenance. As the modern business environment becomes more technology-driven, companies need to reduce the amount of time […]
Anonymous Targets US Census Bureau – Compromising Confidential Databases in Protest
Last week, the famous hacker organization, Anonymous, compromised databases used by the US Census Bureau in an attack, and subsequently leaked the stolen information online. According to Anonymous, the attack was a form of protest against the US government’s current negotiations involving the controversial TPO and TIPP trade agreements. Anonymous only targeted and leaked information […]
5 Security Tips You MUST Follow to Protect Yourself Against Swarming Internet Threats
As more and more of our daily lives — whether professional or personal — become at least partly digitized, hackers and malicious parties work harder and harder to access our sensitive information. The methods they employ vary in style and intent, and are constantly updated to factor in new security measures. In light of the […]
Email Takes Up an Average 28% of Your Workday…
Why Not Take 5 Simple Steps to Enhance Your Gmail Experience? As putting empty milk jugs on the stoop and rewinding VCR tapes once were, checking your email is an expected part of everyday life for most people. Depending on how many websites you frequent and your current profession, it can be a daunting task […]
Urgent Notice: Hackers Could Hijack Your Vehicle Right Off the Road!
Driving a Chrysler Vehicle? Install This Patch Immediately! Chrysler is striving to turn the traditional automobile into a smart, connected device – and although it’s an innovative, exciting concept, there’s a significant downfall. Chrysler’s UConnect system, which has been installed into cars since the end of 2013, is an Internet-connected feature that controls entertainment and […]
How Will Our IT Company Help Your Law Firm?
When you’re not leveraging the full power of technology, it’s easy to find that you’re dealing with more issues than benefits. But IT should be helping you thrive, not holding you back. That’s why we, along with our services and support, provide consulting and guidance to ensure you understand the tools we provide. With a […]
Microsoft Releases Emergency Patch for a Dangerous Vulnerability in Windows
Security researchers from Google’s Project Zero and FireEye have discovered a critical flaw in various versions of Windows, and Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band patch to deal with the situation. In a statement of advisory on Monday (July 20), Microsoft informed customers about the issue, warning that the vulnerability could “allow remote code execution […]
Do You have the IT Team you Deserve?
Every company focuses on developing strategies to grow their revenue, reduce costs and analyze customer satisfaction. An overall objective is defined which then translates into the approaches to be taken by the specific units in the company such as marketing, finance, sales, products and services, human resources and others. But, what about the IT department? […]
Limiting Your Emails to 5 Sentences Boosts Productivity & Generates Quicker Responses
While long detailed emails are highly informative, the positive impact of shorter emails cannot be overrated. “Less than five sentences is often abrupt and rude, more than five sentences wastes time,” affirms Guy Kawasaki, author and successful entrepreneur. There is truth to Kawasaki’s claims, and many business-minded people seem to be taking note. The days […]
Combining Social Media and Email Marketing to Drive Sales
Many IT companies today have discovered the many benefits of social media marketing. Other companies have had great success when it comes to an email marketing campaigns. But many of these companies only use one of these marketing campaign tools, and are losing out by not taking full advantage of this cross media platform. Why […]
The 5 Mobile Apps Every Salesperson Should Have
There are a myriad of apps available today. Many of these apps are business-driven and highly innovative. However, sorting through the thousands of business apps available to determine which are the most useful requires valuable time and energy. Here are some notable apps for your smartphone and other devices that are actually worth your time: […]
The Cloud Brings Serious Cost Savings: Myth or Fact?
Since its debut and subsequent popularity, the cloud has become synonymous with “cost-effective,” “cheaper” and “inexpensive.” As a result, more and more businesses are eager to learn about cloud computing and its benefits. However, is there any validity to those claims? The cloud does bring serious cost savings – it’s no myth. How does the […]