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How To Set Up Out of Office Replies in Microsoft Outlook
When you're out of the office, it's important to set up Out of Office replies in Microsoft Outlook to let others know about your time off, provide alternative contacts, and set response time expectations. In this blog post, we'll show you how to set up Out of Office...
The Cost of IT Outsourcing in 2023: How to Budget and Tell if You’re Paying Too Much
Comparing prices is the first thing on a business’s agenda when selecting an outsourced service. However, when it comes to the cost of IT outsourcing, there are a number of factors that can alter the terms and quality of a provider’s offering…
3 Ways Your Business Can Use AI Art
You may already be sold on the business potential of chat AIs like ChatGPT and Bard, but have you considered the potential of AI art? If you're in a creative field like marketing, you can create anything you imagine in seconds - the value to marketers is clear. If...
5 Ways Having Bad IT Affects Manufacturers
Manufacturers are increasingly reliant on technology to manage their operations. IT has become an integral part of manufacturing processes, from supply chain management to inventory control to data analysis. However, when IT systems fail or do not work correctly, it...
3 Top Complaints Healthcare Providers Have About Their IT
Healthcare providers rely on technology to provide efficient, effective care to their patients. However, not all IT systems are created equal, and many healthcare providers experience frustrations and difficulties when using their IT systems. In this blog, we'll...
Email Compromise: The Most Common & Costliest “Breach”
Email is an essential tool for communication, both for individuals and organizations. As email's role in business has increased, so has the threat of email compromise. Attackers use sophisticated methods to gain access to email accounts, steal sensitive data, and...
The Cost of a Security Breach for Healthcare
You know who loves sensitive patient data? Cybercriminals. And unfortunately, healthcare businesses are like their favorite store to shoplift from. Because Healthcare businesses possess sensitive patient data, it makes them a prime target. Regulatory fines on top of...
What Does it Mean to be “Breached”?
Cybersecurity is a crucial aspect of any business. However, even with the best security measures in place, you will be breached. In this blog, we'll discuss what it means to get breached and the differences between an indicator, event, incident, and a breach. >...
Pros and Cons of Outsourcing IT and Security for Manufacturers
Manufacturers have become increasingly reliant on their technology to compete. The manufacturing industry faces numerous IT and security challenges, such as integrating legacy systems, maintaining 100% uptime, supply chain logistics, and ransomware. As such,...
Google’s CEO on AI | False Information, Unintended Self-Learning, & Replacing Humanity
Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai, and AI consultant, James Manyika, sat down with CBS’s Scott Pelley and answered the questions on everyone’s mind. How do we discern truth in the post-AI world, does AI have sentience (spoiler – it doesn’t), and will AI replace us all...
It Security
Why is Cyber Insurance Getting More Expensive?
The most advanced security strategy and tools can't prevent 100% of cyber attacks. There will always be some new technical exploit or fraud angle that will slip through the defenses of even the most well-prepared business. Cyber insurance exists for times when an...
How Do Criminals Plan and Execute Cyber Attacks?
By now, you most likely know there has been an increase in the number of cyberattacks on small and midsized businesses, but you may not know the level of sophistication many cybercriminals have when it comes to planning and executing attacks. We break down the...
Top 4 Cyberthreats Facing Businesses
With more people working from home or in hybrid situations, employees are more vulnerable than ever to cyberattacks. From using personal devices and public wifi to lack of security awareness, it’s more important than ever for you and your team to understand the...
Microsoft 365
How To Schedule an Email in Microsoft Outlook
Welcome to the modern world, where everyone works weird hours. Sending emails at the wrong time can make people feel obligated to respond after hours, or they may miss your message all together. Take advantage of Outlook’s scheduling feature to keep your email...
Your Microsoft 365 Data is At-Risk Without SaaS Backup
In recent years, Software as a Service (SaaS) has become an increasingly popular way for companies to access and manage their software applications. One of the biggest players in the SaaS market is Microsoft, with its suite of cloud-based productivity tools known as...
What Are The Benefits Of Microsoft Intune?
In today's fast-paced and highly connected world, the ability to manage and secure mobile devices is crucial for your information security. Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based solution designed to help organizations achieve this goal by providing comprehensive mobile...
It Consulting
Advantages of having a Fractional Chief Information Officer (FCIO) vs. a Full-time CIO
The role of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) is to provide strategic direction for an organization's information technology (IT) operations. A CIO is responsible for managing an organization's IT infrastructure and ensuring that it aligns with the organization's...
The Benefits of IT Consulting Services for Accounting Firms
Today’s technology offers many opportunities for accounting and CPA firms to improve operations and gain an edge over their competitors. However, how, and when companies leverage technology is key to driving the ROI of their IT investments. As a business leader,...
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