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Microsoft Loop: Unlock Seamless Collaboration
Effective collaboration is the cornerstone of success for businesses worldwide. With the increase of remote work, the need for collaboration tools has never been more pressing. Microsoft Loop, a groundbreaking platform designed to streamline collaboration, enhance...
5 Requirements to Get Cyber Insurance in 2024
In the early days of cyber insurance, carriers were much more relaxed about writing policies. They didn't have a good understanding of the risks involved, and as a result, they lost a lot of money on their cyber policies. Carriers have finally caught on to the real...
8 Key Steps for a Successful ERP Project Implementation
Implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a pivotal moment for any organization. It signifies a significant shift in how operations are managed, streamlined, and optimized. 8 Key Steps for a Successful ERP Project Implementation Thorough Planning...
ChatGPT vs. Bard | What’s The Difference?
Google’s Bard has been released to the public, marking the beginning of the great AI chatbot wars. Although they are functionally similar, the two chatbots have some key differences. ChatGPT vs. Bard Current Information Winner: Bard ChatGPT was trained on a...
Protecting Your Microsoft Outlook from CVE-2023-23397 Vulnerability
CVE-2023-23397 is a security vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook, which could expose sensitive user information and allow threat actors to exploit network resources. In this blog post, we'll discuss the vulnerability, its potential impact, and the steps you can take to...
Should an Accounting Firm Outsource their IT? Pros & Cons
As an accounting firm, your primary focus is providing financial services to your clients. However, in today's digital age, technology plays an increasingly important role in the operations of businesses of all types, including accounting firms. This raises the...
Should a Healthcare Provider Outsource Their IT?
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving healthcare industry, technology plays a crucial role in the delivery of patient care and the management of medical practices. One question that healthcare providers often ask themselves is whether they should outsource their IT...
What is Covered in an IT Audit?
The purpose of an IT audit is to assess the current state of a business's IT systems and identify areas for improvement. An audit will cover all aspects of the organization's IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, network, and security. Scope of Work for IT...
6 Ways Businesses Waste Money on IT
Businesses of all sizes rely on technology to support their operations, but not all IT investments are created equal. In fact, many organizations waste significant amounts of money on IT, often without even realizing it. Here are the top ways businesses waste money on...
7 IT Compliance Frameworks Businesses Need to Know
There are several compliance frameworks that US businesses are subject to, depending on the industry they operate in. Some of the most common and widely used compliance frameworks include: 7 IT Compliance Frameworks Businesses Need to Know HIPAA (Health Insurance...
It Security
Shadow IT: Why It’s a Problem (Pt. 2)
The first part of this series, "Shadow IT: What it is," reviewed what constitutes shadow IT and why it's used in the workplace. As described in the preceding article, shadow IT is any hardware or software used within a business that's not approved or supported by its...
Shadow IT: Workplace Trends Explained (Pt. 1)
In recent years, shadow IT trends have emerged as a common issue as businesses embrace technology innovations while maintaining network security. Shadow IT is any hardware or software used within a company that's not approved or supported by its IT department. Most...
Future Impacts of Cybersecurity Threats on Businesses
In 2014, 71% of organizations reported having been affected by a cybersecurity attack. Phishing and malware scams have proven to be two of the top threats impelling businesses to attempt to safeguard their network security. The methods hackers are using to fool...
Microsoft 365
MSP Private Cloud Migration Challenges & the Azure Solution
Are you unhappy with your IT provider’s service, performance, and company as a whole? Unfortunately, many business leaders answer “yes,” yet they remain customers for several years. Why? Because they feel they are “held hostage” to their Managed IT Service Provider’s...
Microsoft Teams Voice 101: The Basics
Microsoft Business Voice, or more commonly referred to as Teams Voice, is an add-on for Microsoft Teams that transforms Teams into a complete VoIP phone system. Teams Voice is an excellent option for businesses already on Microsoft 365 and has standard phone...
New 2021 Microsoft 365 Compliance Automation & Audit Logs
Microsoft has continued to expand its security stack, making enterprise-level security capabilities available to growing businesses that need a scalable method for managing data governance and compliance. Recently, they launched a public preview...
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