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How Cybersecurity Helps Accounting Firms Win Clients
Accounting and CPA firms are bound by the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, which mandates principles such as integrity, objectivity, and due care. These principles require firms to handle sensitive financial data with the utmost responsibility, ensuring its...
Why You Should be Using ‘Named Ranges’ in Excel
One of the most powerful yet often underutilized features in Excel is Named Ranges. Named Ranges offer significant benefits, especially when dealing with complex datasets and formulas. What Are Named Ranges? Named Ranges in Excel allow you to assign a name to a...
Microsoft 365 App Exploit: Aldridge Cybersecurity Advisory
Recently, we've helped several organizations respond to a string of fast-paced phishing attacks. While phishing isn't new, the speed and tactics of these attacks were noteworthy. Instead of simply exploiting compromised accounts, the attacker installed malicious...
How to Find and Onboard a New IT Outsourcing Provider
Switching to a new IT provider can be an intimidating task, but with the proper plan in place, it can be a smooth process. Here are some steps you can take to prepare your business for onboarding a new IT provider: How to Prepare for Onboarding a New IT Provider...
Pros and Cons of Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is a subscription-based service that offers a wide range of tools and features to help businesses stay productive and organized. Take a look at some of the benefits and drawbacks of Microsoft 365 Business Premium. Pros and Cons of...
How to Prepare for a Major IT Project
Preparing for a major IT project can be an overwhelming task, but with the right plan in place, it can be a seamless and successful process. Here are some steps you can take to prepare for your next IT project: How to Prepare for a Major IT Project Define the...
The Most Common Ways IT Projects Go Wrong
IT projects can be complex and challenging, and there are many ways they can go wrong. Here are some of the most common reasons why IT projects fail: The Most Common Ways IT Projects Go Wrong Lack of clear objectives One of the most common reasons for IT project...
How to Protect Your Business from Phishing
It is difficult to perform a technical cyber-attack on a business today. There have been incredible advancements in security technology and getting past it requires an extensive technical skillset. That’s why most cyber criminals won’t try and compromise your IT,...
Preparing Your IT For a Recession
During economic recessions, small businesses are often hit the hardest as consumer spending decreases and competition intensifies. For this reason, it is crucial for small business owners to evaluate their IT systems, optimize their costs, and increase overall...
What is the difference between Onshore, Offshore, and Nearshore IT Outsourcing?
IT outsourcing is a great way for businesses to cut costs, increase productivity, and gain access to expertise that they may not otherwise have. When considering IT outsourcing, one must weigh the choices of onshore, offshore, and nearshore outsourcing. All three...
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Microsoft Copilot: Aligning AI Adoption & Security
Before adopting Microsoft Copilot, it's crucial to assess your organization's readiness and risk profile. Whether you're operating in a low-concern, conscientious, or highly regulated environment, aligning Copilot implementation with strong security protocols and data...
5 Benefits of Managed IT Services in Dallas
Technology is the backbone of your success. You need a reliable and secure infrastructure to conduct business and serve your customers. But for many Dallas businesses, managing IT in-house ultimately is a distraction that diverts too many resources away from core...
Launching Microsoft Copilot in Your Organization: 3 Essential Steps
Launching Microsoft Copilot in your organization takes some planning and execution. We’ve broken down the process into three key steps to ensure a successful deployment. Launching Microsoft Copilot in Your Organization: 3 Essential Steps Step 1: Assessing Potential...
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Microsoft Teams – Part 3: Meetings
Video Transcription Turn a conversation into a meeting with a few clicks. Add audio, video and share your screen. To start a meeting, click the "meet now" button in an existing conversation to keep that conversation's...
Microsoft Teams – Part 2: Chats and Teams
Video Transcription Let's explore the chat experience. With chat, you can have a private one-on-one or group conversation that's not public to your team channel. To start a chat, click the new chat button. Type the name of...
Microsoft Teams – Part 1: Overview
Video Transcription Teams is Microsoft's new chat-based workspace that also serves as a replacement for Skype for Business. It's a complete chat and online meeting solution that allows you to host audio, video and web conferences, share...
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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...
Why You Should be Using ‘Named Ranges’ in Excel
One of the most powerful yet often underutilized features in Excel is Named Ranges. Named Ranges offer significant benefits, especially when dealing with complex datasets and formulas. What Are Named Ranges? Named Ranges in Excel allow you to assign a name to a...
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Microsoft Copilot: Aligning AI Adoption & Security
Before adopting Microsoft Copilot, it's crucial to assess your organization's readiness and risk profile. Whether you're operating in a low-concern, conscientious, or highly regulated environment, aligning Copilot implementation with strong security protocols and data...
5 Benefits of Managed IT Services in Dallas
Technology is the backbone of your success. You need a reliable and secure infrastructure to conduct business and serve your customers. But for many Dallas businesses, managing IT in-house ultimately is a distraction that diverts too many resources away from core...
Launching Microsoft Copilot in Your Organization: 3 Essential Steps
Launching Microsoft Copilot in your organization takes some planning and execution. We’ve broken down the process into three key steps to ensure a successful deployment. Launching Microsoft Copilot in Your Organization: 3 Essential Steps Step 1: Assessing Potential...