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5 Requirements to Get Cyber Insurance in 2025
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...
The Benefits of Managed IT in San Antonio
San Antonio's business scene is growing every day. But for many companies, managing IT in-house can become a bottleneck, draining resources and hindering growth. While San Antonio businesses often have skilled, in-house IT teams, these teams may lack the bandwidth to...
How to Use Charts and Maps in Excel
Utilizing charts and maps in Microsoft Excel can enhance data visualization and analysis, making complex information more accessible and actionable for users. How to Use Charts and Maps in Excel Create Charts To create a professional-looking chart that displays the...
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...
Work Smarter With AI: The Do’s & Don’ts
Generative AI is proving to be a valuable tool for business and workers are scrambling to figure out how to best take advantage of it. According to a recent State of Generative AI report, 1 out of 5 professionals have already incorporated AI into their work. We...
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...
4 Severity Levels of Breaches – Low to Critical
Companies are facing an ever-increasing number of security threats. Despite their best efforts to protect their sensitive data, it is not uncommon for businesses to experience a breach. A security breach can occur in different ways, from malware attacks to phishing...
Cybersecurity Breaches: Understanding the Different Severity Levels
Cybersecurity breaches are an increasingly common problem for businesses of all sizes. Organizations rely heavily on technology and digital systems to store sensitive information and run critical operations. As a result, the risk of cyber-attacks and data breaches is...
5 Reasons You Need a CIO for a Successful IT Solution
Having a CIO role at the leadership table is key to building a successful IT solution, if the Chief Information Officer exhibits these specific qualities…
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...
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Low Cost, Low Risk AI
Companies are always seeking ways to boost productivity, cut costs, and drive revenue growth. Microsoft Copilot might be the answer—a cost-effective, low-risk AI tool. Microsoft Copilot: Low Cost, Low Risk Data Privacy Unlike other AI tools that utilize public...
Microsoft Copilot: AI-Powered Software vs. Traditional Tools
The way we interact with software has undergone a remarkable transformation. Gone are the days of rigid interfaces and steep learning curves. Instead, we find ourselves in an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is integrated into our digital tools, changing the way...
Is Generative AI All Hype?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has captured everyone’s attention with its promise to revolutionize how we work and interact with technology, but is it all just hype? Is Generative AI All Hype? The Hype Cycle: Separating Fact from Fiction AI's trajectory follows an...
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Accessing Quarantined Emails (Microsoft Exchange)
The Exchange Quarantine is where you can find messages that are so likely to be spam or phishing that Microsoft didn’t bother delivering them to you. From the user perspective, there is no sign that a message was sent; it won’t even appear in their junk folder. Most...
Microsoft Teams Voice 101: Tips & Tricks
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 that are already on Microsoft 365 and have standard phone...
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...
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Benefiting from Managed IT Services in Seattle
Seattle has one of the most underrated tech scenes in the country. But for many companies, managing IT in-house can become a tangled mess of wires, hindering growth and diverting resources. While Seattle businesses often have talented, in-house IT teams, these teams...
The Benefits of Managed IT in San Antonio
San Antonio's business scene is growing every day. But for many companies, managing IT in-house can become a bottleneck, draining resources and hindering growth. While San Antonio businesses often have skilled, in-house IT teams, these teams may lack the bandwidth to...
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Low Cost, Low Risk AI
Companies are always seeking ways to boost productivity, cut costs, and drive revenue growth. Microsoft Copilot might be the answer—a cost-effective, low-risk AI tool. Microsoft Copilot: Low Cost, Low Risk Data Privacy Unlike other AI tools that utilize public...
Microsoft Copilot: AI-Powered Software vs. Traditional Tools
The way we interact with software has undergone a remarkable transformation. Gone are the days of rigid interfaces and steep learning curves. Instead, we find ourselves in an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is integrated into our digital tools, changing the way...
Is Generative AI All Hype?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has captured everyone’s attention with its promise to revolutionize how we work and interact with technology, but is it all just hype? Is Generative AI All Hype? The Hype Cycle: Separating Fact from Fiction AI's trajectory follows an...