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Building Excel Dashboards for Leaders
Dashboards in Excel provide a powerful solution for financial leaders, CFOs, and analysts to visualize and interpret data efficiently. What is a Dashboard in Excel? An Excel dashboard is a visual representation of key metrics and data insights presented in one...
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...
What Is the “Log4j” Vulnerability
Over this past week, you may have heard mention in the news about the “Log4j” issue. Log4j refers to a common software utility that’s commonly found on many web services. Its intended use is for logging the health and activity of those web services for administrators,...
What is cyber insurance?
Cyber insurance is a necessary policy that will help protect your organization from losses during cyberattacks. While cyber insurance cannot protect you from falling victim to these threats, it can help minimize business disruption and cover the financial costs of...
Avoid Becoming a Cybersecurity Statistic
Companies face a variety of threats to data and digital operations. Data is the world’s most valuable resource, so it’s essential to protect it from any threats that may come your way. Cybersecurity is about defending your networks, systems, and applications from...
Managing Junk Email in Microsoft Outlook
As a Microsoft Outlook user, you have tools that allow you to manage the flow of email through your inbox. It’s strongly recommended that you invest the time to configure your personal inbox to suit your work style and the type of mail you receive. This article will...
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...
CFO Guide: Investing in a Cyber Security Strategy That Works
Today, customer trust is no longer rooted in a strong gut feeling and someone’s good word. In every industry, data is key to delivering and optimizing customer service delivery. Business leaders are responsible for protecting a breadth of sensitive information that...
5 Benefits of Managed IT Services for Long-Term Care Providers
Long-Term Care (LTC) communities need streamlined IT support and an IT infrastructure that can maintain functionality and compliance often across multiple facilities and locations. As a result, they’re turning away from a reliance on internal IT. Instead, they’re...
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The Power of Fully Managed Outsourced IT Services
From optimizing operations to adopting innovation, the role of IT is essential. Yet, many businesses find themselves juggling between managing their core operations and navigating the scope of technology. Enter fully managed outsourced IT services—a game-changer for...
Co-Managed IT vs Managed IT: What’s the Difference?
Two prominent models—Co-Managed IT and Managed IT—hold significant influence in the IT landscape. But what sets them apart, and how do they align with different business requirements? Co-Managed IT vs Managed IT Untangling Co-Managed IT and Managed IT Managed IT...
3 Uses For Microsoft’s New AI: Copilot for Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Copilot is an intelligent, AI-driven digital assistant designed to streamline your workday. Today, Copilot for Microsoft 365 is only available for enterprise-tier companies; we're expecting the full release to happen later this year. What makes Copilot...
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Business Continuity in Houston: 2 Ways Your Company Can Prepare During Hurricane Season
Your business may have weathered the latest storm but don’t breathe a sigh of relief just yet—hurricane season is in full swing and doesn’t end until November 30. Your organization should be prepared for disaster, but you don’t have to wait for your company’s next IT...
Remote Access Security Risks
If your business uses Office 365, who controls your file permissions? If your business uses a remote desktop solution, how often are users required to change their passwords? How will you know if a network compromise occurs? Every organization is different, and so is...
IT Virtualization In Layman’s Terms: How It Saves Businesses Money
Virtualization is a buzzword in IT communities these days, but the reality is that while our IT nerds may understand the concept, most businesses fail to see or hear about what exactly IT virtualization is, and how it can benefit their businesses…
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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...
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The Power of Fully Managed Outsourced IT Services
From optimizing operations to adopting innovation, the role of IT is essential. Yet, many businesses find themselves juggling between managing their core operations and navigating the scope of technology. Enter fully managed outsourced IT services—a game-changer for...
Co-Managed IT vs Managed IT: What’s the Difference?
Two prominent models—Co-Managed IT and Managed IT—hold significant influence in the IT landscape. But what sets them apart, and how do they align with different business requirements? Co-Managed IT vs Managed IT Untangling Co-Managed IT and Managed IT Managed IT...
3 Uses For Microsoft’s New AI: Copilot for Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Copilot is an intelligent, AI-driven digital assistant designed to streamline your workday. Today, Copilot for Microsoft 365 is only available for enterprise-tier companies; we're expecting the full release to happen later this year. What makes Copilot...