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DeepSeek AI: Understanding the Security Risks
DeepSeek is a China-based AI platform designed for data analytics and business intelligence. It promises users advanced AI-driven tools for analyzing vast datasets, generating insights, and automating processes. Businesses in industries such as finance, manufacturing,...
A Guide to IT Outsourcing in Dallas
In today's fast-paced business environment, maintaining a competitive edge often hinges on leveraging the latest technology. However, managing IT infrastructure in-house can be challenging and costly. This is where IT outsourcing comes into play. Let’s explore the...
AI’s Impact on Cybercrime: Attackers & Defenders
AI is fundamentally a tool for enhancing productivity, not a replacement for humans. Just as Microsoft Excel revolutionized accounting and reshaped the skills necessary to be a successful accountant, AI is poised to have a similar impact across various fields. This is...
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...
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...
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[Webinar] Microsoft Excel: Beyond the Basics
Watch the training to learn advanced Microsoft Excel techniques and best practices. You’ll get a quick overview of Excel’s advanced features and common business use cases. No matter what your experience with Excel is, you’ll leave this training with something new....
Trending Threat: Live off the Land (LOTL) Attacks
Cybersecurity has significantly evolved over the past decade. Five to ten years ago, the primary focus was on antivirus software and protecting against malicious software intrusions. While these measures remain crucial components of a layered security approach, the...
How Executives Should Adapt to the New Security Landscape
It’s crucial to recognize that the IT world we operate in has changed and is a new security landscape. This shift isn't exclusive to cybersecurity providers; it encompasses every business across various industries. Whether you're dealing with customers, vendors, or...
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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...
New M365 Security Tools: Automate Data Governance Policies & Controls
Today, you’re faced with defending your business from both malicious hackers and the unsuspecting employees they target. As many growing organizations work to properly manage their data security and compliance needs, they face a common challenge: marrying data...
Pros & Cons of Microsoft 365 Business Voice (Teams VoIP Phone System)
What is Microsoft 365 Business Voice? Microsoft 365 Business Voice adds cloud-based telephony to Teams, creating a single place for your business’s communication and collaboration needs. Business Voice lets you make calls to anywhere, from any device – computer,...
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Best Managed IT Services – Houston, TX
In today’s increasingly digital world, businesses rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently, stay competitive, and meet customer demands. However, managing IT infrastructure can be a daunting task, especially for small to medium-sized businesses that may lack...
A Guide to IT Outsourcing in Dallas
In today's fast-paced business environment, maintaining a competitive edge often hinges on leveraging the latest technology. However, managing IT infrastructure in-house can be challenging and costly. This is where IT outsourcing comes into play. Let’s explore the...
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[Webinar] Microsoft Excel: Beyond the Basics
Watch the training to learn advanced Microsoft Excel techniques and best practices. You’ll get a quick overview of Excel’s advanced features and common business use cases. No matter what your experience with Excel is, you’ll leave this training with something new....
Trending Threat: Live off the Land (LOTL) Attacks
Cybersecurity has significantly evolved over the past decade. Five to ten years ago, the primary focus was on antivirus software and protecting against malicious software intrusions. While these measures remain crucial components of a layered security approach, the...
How Executives Should Adapt to the New Security Landscape
It’s crucial to recognize that the IT world we operate in has changed and is a new security landscape. This shift isn't exclusive to cybersecurity providers; it encompasses every business across various industries. Whether you're dealing with customers, vendors, or...