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Don’t Set Yourself Up to Fail: Tips for Safer Home Security Setups
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Don’t Set Yourself Up to Fail: Tips for Safer Home Security Setups

Cybersecurity

Don’t Set Yourself Up to Fail: Tips for Safer Home Security Setups

The global home security market has been growing by leaps and bounds. By 2026, experts expect the market to expand at a rate of 20.1%. This is on top of an expected increase of 21.6% from 2021 to 2022.From Ring doorbell cams to entire home security systems, consumers want these solutions. Watching your front door from afar has never been so easy. With cloud-based video streams, homeowners can view any part of their home.Sharing doorbell camera shots on neighborhood social media groups is now common. These home security systems also provide peace of mind at a wallet-friendly cost.But don’t let [...]

2022-12-01T13:06:15+00:00By Tim Knibbs|

Align Your Team to Company Targets with Microsoft Viva Goals
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Align Your Team to Company Targets with Microsoft Viva Goals

Microsoft, Productivity

Align Your Team to Company Targets with Microsoft Viva Goals

You often hear the words “digital transformation” and “collaboration.” But what do they actually mean? What do they mean for the day-to-day of running your business?Collaboration can’t happen without shared goals. When departments are siloed and unconnected, priorities can conflict. People are doing their best but may not be moving in the same direction.Digital transformation is simply the use of technology to better reach business goals. This encompasses moving from analog ways of doing things. Transitioning to tools that are more automated and connected.Microsoft has been at the forefront of digital transformation and collaboration. Its Viva platform drives an improved [...]

2022-12-01T13:06:27+00:00By Tim Knibbs|

7 VoIP Setup Tips for a More Productive Office
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7 VoIP Setup Tips for a More Productive Office

IT Management, Productivity

7 VoIP Setup Tips for a More Productive Office

The global pandemic put a big emphasis on the need to run a business from anywhere. Enabling employees to work remotely requires cloud solutions. This includes collaborative platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone systems have also become critical.VoIP allows companies to stay in contact with customers and potential customers. Employees can work from anywhere and still answer the business phone line. Callers get a similar experience no matter where employees may be working, office, or home.When you have people working from home, those old landline systems are inefficient. This has led to a [...]

2022-12-01T13:06:34+00:00By Tim Knibbs|

5 Ways to Balance User Productivity with Solid Authentication Protocols
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5 Ways to Balance User Productivity with Solid Authentication Protocols

Cybersecurity, Productivity

5 Ways to Balance User Productivity with Solid Authentication Protocols

One constant struggle in offices is the balance between productivity and security. If you give users too much freedom in your network, risk increases. But add too many security gates, and productivity can dwindle.It’s a fine balance between the two, but one you can achieve. Organizations need to recognize the importance of both. And not sacrifice one for another.A recent report from Microsoft notes a dangerous lack of authentication security. Just 22% of Azure Active Directory users had multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled. This means that over three-quarters were at a much higher risk of an account breach.Why do organizations fail [...]

2022-12-01T13:06:00+00:00By Tim Knibbs|

What to Include in a Year-end Technology Infrastructure Review
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What to Include in a Year-end Technology Infrastructure Review

Cybersecurity, IT Management

What to Include in a Year-end Technology Infrastructure Review

When the year is coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to plan for the future. Most businesses begin the year with the hope of growing and improving operations. Much of how a business operates depends on technology. So, it makes sense to look to your IT for areas of optimization. A year-end technology review provides an opportunity to look at several areas of your IT. The goal is to take time to focus on improvements you can make to boost your bottom line. As well as what tactics to take to reduce the risk of a costly cyberattack. [...]

2022-12-28T11:29:11+00:00By Tim Knibbs|

What Are the Advantages of Implementing Conditional Access?
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What Are the Advantages of Implementing Conditional Access?

Cybersecurity

What Are the Advantages of Implementing Conditional Access?

It seems that nearly as long as passwords have been around, they’ve been a major source of security concern. Eighty-one percent of security incidents happen due to stolen or weak passwords. Additionally, employees continue to neglect the basics of good cyber hygiene.For example, 61% of workers use the same password for multiple platforms. And 43% have shared their passwords with others. These factors are why compromised credentials are the main cause of data breaches.Access and identity management have become a priority for many organizations. This is largely due to the rise of the cloud. As well as the practice of [...]

2022-11-03T13:04:43+00:00By Tim Knibbs|

Tips for Overcoming Barriers to a Smooth BYOD Program
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Tips for Overcoming Barriers to a Smooth BYOD Program

Cybersecurity, IT Management

Tips for Overcoming Barriers to a Smooth BYOD Program

Bring your own device (BYOD) is a concept that took hold after the invention of the smartphone. When phones got smarter, software developers began creating apps for those phones. Over time, mobile device use has overtaken desktop use at work.According to Microsoft, mobile devices make up about 60% of the endpoints in a company network. They also handle about 80% of the workload. But they’re often neglected when it comes to strong cybersecurity measures.This is especially true with employee-owned mobile devices. BYOD differs from corporate-owned mobile use programs. Instead of using company tools, employees are using their personal devices for [...]

2022-11-03T13:04:35+00:00By Tim Knibbs|

Simple Setup Checklist for Microsoft Teams
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Simple Setup Checklist for Microsoft Teams

Microsoft, Productivity

Simple Setup Checklist for Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a lot of things. It’s a video conferencing tool, a team messaging channel, and a tool for in-app co-authoring, just to name a few. During the pandemic, the popularity of Teams skyrocketed.User numbers for MS Teams jumped from 20 million in November 2019 to 75 million in April 2020. As of this year, Microsoft reports a user count of 270 million for the platform. This makes it the most popular business tool for team communications.But one of the things that makes the app popular is also one that can make the setup complex. Microsoft Teams has many [...]

2022-11-03T13:04:27+00:00By Tim Knibbs|

7 Things to Consider When Getting a New Computer to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse
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7 Things to Consider When Getting a New Computer to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse

IT Management

7 Things to Consider When Getting a New Computer to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse

Have you ever bought a new computer and then had buyer’s remorse a few months later? Maybe you didn’t pay attention to the storage capacity and ran out of space. Or you may have glossed over memory and experienced constant freeze-ups.An investment in a new PC isn’t something you want to do lightly. Doing your research ahead of time and consulting with a trusted friend or IT shop can help. It will keep you from making major mistakes that could come back to haunt you later.Here are several things to consider before you put down your hard-earned money on a [...]

2022-11-03T13:04:18+00:00By Tim Knibbs|

7 Apps That Can Help You Improve Customer Experience in 2023
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7 Apps That Can Help You Improve Customer Experience in 2023

Business Continuity

7 Apps That Can Help You Improve Customer Experience in 2023

Paying attention to your customer experience directly impacts your bottom line. Companies that are “customer-centric” are 60% more profitable than those that aren’t. In this digital age, customers also expect more from those they do business with.In today’s world, people can order something on their phones and see it on their doorstep the next day. Keeping up with expectations means leveraging the right technology.As 2023 is on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to improve your customer experience. Thanks to cloud technology, you don’t have to spend a fortune to do it. Just put in place some of the applications [...]

2022-11-03T13:04:08+00:00By Tim Knibbs|