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Construction Firm Moves to Cloud to Boost Site Efficiency
A construction firm struggled with connectivity and productivity across multiple job sites due to outdated systems and the need to deploy physical IT infrastructure at each location. To modernize their operations, they partnered with Aldridge to transition to the...
Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Create Decks & Design Slides
With Copilot's smart features, you can streamline your workflow and elevate your presentations with ease. Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Create Decks & Design Slides 1. Create and Customize Slides: Need a new slide on a specific topic? Just ask Copilot to...
Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases
Microsoft Copilot is transforming how we handle documents in Word, making everyday tasks more efficient and less time-consuming. Here’s how you can leverage this powerful tool to boost your productivity. Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases Summarizing...
How Microsoft Intune Protects Your Data & Devices
Microsoft Intune gives you the ability to control how devices work with your organization's data. Intune is a cloud-based mobile device management (MDM) tool that allows your IT team to remotely deploy applications, apply business-standard settings, enforce security...
[Webinar] Cyber Insurance: Getting The Right Coverage & Preparing for Change
The threat landscape is evolving and cyber insurance carriers are scrambling to catch up. In this webinar, IT Security and cyber insurance experts from Aldridge and FifthWall Solutions will talk you through a brief history of the cyber insurance industry so you can...
How To Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting
Teams is Microsoft's communication and collaboration platform. One of Teams' most valuable features is it's video conferencing capability. Whether you're trying to talk to people within your organization or external people, setting up meetings and calls using Teams is...
How to Build a Cybersecurity Strategy
Building an effective security strategy isn’t something that can happen overnight. It requires careful thought and an iterative process you are always refining. Below, we outline three steps you can work through to help identify your exposure and your current security...
Why Log4j is a Threat that Won’t Go Away
You may have heard about Log4j earlier this year. It was a big enough deal that it received coverage on mainstream news sites. 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...
7 Password Security Best Practices
Cybersecurity can be thought of like home security. You can implement the latest and greatest security technology, but none of that will stop an intruder if you leave your keys out in the open. Your corporate credentials can be thought of as keys to your business. An...
3 Major Benefits of Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is our recommended Microsoft 365 subscription plan for any professional organization. The value you receive for just $10 per user/per month over Business Standard is too good to pass up, especially for businesses that value security....
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Copilot for Communications: Microsoft Teams & Outlook Demo
While many are already acquainted with Copilot’s basic capabilities, our aim is to explore its real-world business applications, including its integration with features in Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook, to streamline collaboration and communication across your...
[Webinar] Microsoft 365 Copilot | AI Made Easy
Learn about Microsoft’s new integrated AI tool, Copilot. You’ll learn how to get Copilot, what it can do, and how to implement it the right way. We’ve been experimenting with Copilot within our own business – we’ll share our own experience working with Copilot and the...
How Are Assets “Compromised”? 3 Key Violations
The terms "security events," "indicators," "incidents," and "breaches" are often thrown around in discussions about cybersecurity. But what exactly do they mean for your organization? At their core, these terms revolve around one central question: Has one of your...
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SharePoint in 30 Minutes: Overview
Video Transcription SharePoint is a part of the Office 365 suite from Microsoft that acts as a cloud-based hub for all of your company's content such as documents, spreadsheets, presentations, images and more. With SharePoint you can create, store and share...
SharePoint vs. OneDrive: What’s the Difference? [Video]
Productivity, communication, and collaboration focus on storage services offered by Microsoft's SharePoint, and OneDrive has some standard features that may make it difficult for businesses to determine which service is right for them. However, while the benefits are...
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...
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Behind The Scenes: How Cybercriminals Plan Their Attacks
Understanding how threat actors plan and execute their attacks is crucial in strengthening our defenses and protecting against potential breaches. Unmasking the Dark Art: How Cybercriminals Plan Their Attacks How Cyber Attacks Work Step 1 Identify Target There...
Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Create Decks & Design Slides
With Copilot's smart features, you can streamline your workflow and elevate your presentations with ease. Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Create Decks & Design Slides 1. Create and Customize Slides: Need a new slide on a specific topic? Just ask Copilot to...
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Copilot for Communications: Microsoft Teams & Outlook Demo
While many are already acquainted with Copilot’s basic capabilities, our aim is to explore its real-world business applications, including its integration with features in Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook, to streamline collaboration and communication across your...
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[Webinar] Microsoft 365 Copilot | AI Made Easy
Learn about Microsoft’s new integrated AI tool, Copilot. You’ll learn how to get Copilot, what it can do, and how to implement it the right way. We’ve been experimenting with Copilot within our own business – we’ll share our own experience working with Copilot and the...
How Are Assets “Compromised”? 3 Key Violations
The terms "security events," "indicators," "incidents," and "breaches" are often thrown around in discussions about cybersecurity. But what exactly do they mean for your organization? At their core, these terms revolve around one central question: Has one of your...