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Denial-of-service attacks on VoIP systems

When most of us think of cyberthreats, we think of viruses, Trojans, and ransomware. Unfortunately, those aren’t the only ones to look out for. One of the biggest threats to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems are denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, so if you have a VoIP system, you better read on. Denial-of-service attacks The end… Continue reading Denial-of-service attacks on VoIP systems

Power BI’s predictive forecasting

To help you prepare for future challenges and opportunities, Office 365 has predictive forecasting: Power BI’s powerful business analytics tool. Learn more about it here.

Protect your business data in the cloud

Though touted for its increased security, the cloud isn’t 100% safe from data breaches. A small- and medium-sized business has to be proactive with data security, even in the cloud, or it risks costs tied to lost business, damaged reputation, and regulatory fines. Make sure you’re securing your business data in the cloud with the… Continue reading Protect your business data in the cloud

Why BI is for everyone

If you’ve managed to convince yourself that only large enterprises have the money to take advantage of Business Intelligence (BI), then think again. In the past, companies needed to hire expensive experts to really delve into BI. But these days, there is a range of affordable self-service tools that will allow small- and medium-sized businesses… Continue reading Why BI is for everyone

Get Windows 10’s November 2019 Update now

With the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, your desktop or laptop will get some small but important tweaks to its systems. If you haven’t already, install the latest update to start enjoying the latest performance-enhancing improvements to Windows 10. Also known as Windows 10 version 1909 or 19H2, the Windows 10 November 2019 Update can… Continue reading Get Windows 10’s November 2019 Update now

BYOD security tips

The bring your own device (BYOD) phenomenon continues to rise in the workplace. There are a number of benefits and risks that BYOD brings. For it to be successful, you must balance employee freedom and data security. Here’s how you can do that. Whether your employees are using smartphones, tablets, or laptops, you need a… Continue reading BYOD security tips

4 Key benefits of using EMRs

More healthcare providers are ditching the traditional pen and clipboard, and are looking to electronic systems to house the records of their patients. Electronic medical records (EMR) offer healthcare professionals a quicker way of accessing and sharing patient information between offices and providers. Using EMR results in increased productivity by reducing the time needed to… Continue reading 4 Key benefits of using EMRs

Preventing malware from infecting your Android device

Just because you don’t hear much about cyberthreats involving smartphones doesn’t mean they don’t exist. At a time when phones are being used for an increasing variety of business and everyday tasks, ignoring the possibility of a mobile cyberattack could be disastrous. Mobile malware MO Mobile malware can be just as harmful to a business’s… Continue reading Preventing malware from infecting your Android device

What hyperconverged infrastructure can do for SMBs

Modern web network and internet telecommunication technology, big data storage and cloud computing computer service business concept: server room interior in datacenter in blue light

Thorough IT infrastructure builds tend to be cost-prohibitive and consequently, difficult to justify for many businesses. Hyperconvergence is a great alternative to traditional IT builds, both in terms of cost and robustness. What are hyperconverged infrastructures? In a traditional IT environment, networking, server, and storage hardware need to be purchased separately and configured to work… Continue reading What hyperconverged infrastructure can do for SMBs

Mac security 101: Ransomware

Whenever a new strain of ransomware is discovered, Mac users are barely affected by the news. But there are rare occasions where ransomware specifically targets Mac computers. Being aware of and knowing how to defend against these threats is crucial if your business mostly relies on Mac devices. Here’s what you need to know about… Continue reading Mac security 101: Ransomware