That smile of relief when we fix someone’s technology is a gift of doing IT service. When we get a call out, we’re happy to go out (or log in remotely) to fix what’s broken. We enjoy getting our customers back up and running quickly. Who said saving the day is only for superheroes, right? Still, as much as...
The healthcare industry is a top target for cybercriminals. Healthcare providers hold patients’ personal and financial data. Plus, they offer a critical service and could be more likely to pay ransom to get systems back up and running. Recognizing the threat, industry regulators have instituted cybersecurity standards. Noncompliance is costly, but the real question is whether meeting the standards is enough. With...
The volume of data in the world was predicted by International Data Group to reach 59 zettabytes this year, and one big problem with the explosion of data created, captured, copied, and consumed in the world is data silos. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent data silos from slowing your business success. Need a better idea of IDG’s predicted 59 zettabytes?...
Making New Year’s resolutions is a familiar habit in the Western world. Many people make resolutions relating to their physical or mental health. Fortunately, in our digital world, technology can help make resolutions more attainable. First, a few fun facts about resolutions. Did you know: The habit of making resolutions began about 4,000 years ago? The Babylonians used their new...
Are you still using Office 2010? It may have served you well over the past decade, but this software reached its end of life last 2020. It’s time to upgrade. Here’s why and what to consider. Software has a typical life span, after which the manufacturer turns its resources to supporting a more recent release. Support for Office 2010 ended...