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How Cybersecurity Helps Construction Win Bigger Contracts
The construction industry is evolving, and cybersecurity is now a major factor in winning high-profile contracts. Clients, especially those handling sensitive information, are increasingly prioritizing security when selecting contractors. A strong cybersecurity...
Quick Financial Forecasting in Excel
Forecasting is a critical aspect of financial planning and analysis, enabling businesses to anticipate future trends based on historical data. Excel's built-in forecasting tools make this process more accessible and efficient. What is the Forecast Sheet Feature? ...
Analyzing Data with Pivot Tables in Excel
Pivot Tables allow you to summarize, analyze, and present large datasets in a meaningful way, making it easier to spot trends, compare values, and create customized reports. What is a Pivot Table? A Pivot Table is a tool in Excel that enables you to quickly...
How to Create a “New Team” in Microsoft Teams
In today's fast-paced work environment, collaboration and communication among team members is crucial for success. Microsoft Teams provides a powerful platform for teams to collaborate seamlessly, share files, conduct meetings, and stay connected. One of the key...
How to Share Your Screen in Microsoft Teams
Remote collaboration has become as essential as coffee in our work lives. Microsoft Teams, a powerful communication and collaboration platform has emerged as a go-to solution for organizations. Among its many features, screen sharing stands out as a valuable tool for...
How to Recall an Email in Microsoft Outlook
We've all experienced that sinking feeling when you realize you’ve made a mistake in an email after hitting send or accidentally sending it to the wrong person. Luckily, Microsoft Outlook offers a valuable solution known as the "Recall" feature. This feature allows...
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...
New Teams Feature: Personalized Avatars for When Your Camera is Off
Video meetings have become an essential part of our professional lives. While the advantages of visual interaction are undeniable, there are moments when you just don’t feel like being on camera. Whether it's due to personal preferences or simply wanting a break from...
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...
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Managed IT Services for Dallas Law Firms
While Aldridge can service a wide range of businesses, our team has particular experience with Managed IT Services for Dallas law firms. We understand the complex IT challenges unique to this industry and can provide the following specialized managed IT services: ...
Adopting Digital Technology in the Construction Industry: The IT Roadmap to Success
Technology is rapidly changing the look and feel of the user and business experience when adopting digital technology in the construction industry. Most contractors understand that to remain competitive they need to reduce margins, reduce risk, increase efficiencies,...
Introducing ChatGPT 4o
Just eight months after the launch of ChatGPT 3.5, OpenAI announced the latest model of ChatGPT: ChatGPT 4 omni or (4o), boasting twice the speed as the previous model for half the operating cost. Introducing ChatGPT 4o Twice the Speed One of the key improvements...
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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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5 Advanced Excel Functions You Should Know
Excel is helpful for payroll analysis by leveraging powerful functions like SUM, SUBTOTAL, SUMIF, COUNTIF, and XLOOKUP. These formulas can help you analyze employee payroll data efficiently, even if you're starting from scratch or managing a simple spreadsheet. ...
Quick Financial Forecasting in Excel
Forecasting is a critical aspect of financial planning and analysis, enabling businesses to anticipate future trends based on historical data. Excel's built-in forecasting tools make this process more accessible and efficient. What is the Forecast Sheet Feature? ...
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Managed IT Services for Dallas Law Firms
While Aldridge can service a wide range of businesses, our team has particular experience with Managed IT Services for Dallas law firms. We understand the complex IT challenges unique to this industry and can provide the following specialized managed IT services: ...
Adopting Digital Technology in the Construction Industry: The IT Roadmap to Success
Technology is rapidly changing the look and feel of the user and business experience when adopting digital technology in the construction industry. Most contractors understand that to remain competitive they need to reduce margins, reduce risk, increase efficiencies,...
Introducing ChatGPT 4o
Just eight months after the launch of ChatGPT 3.5, OpenAI announced the latest model of ChatGPT: ChatGPT 4 omni or (4o), boasting twice the speed as the previous model for half the operating cost. Introducing ChatGPT 4o Twice the Speed One of the key improvements...