Companies constantly look for new ways to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve scalability in today’s economic environment. Virtualization has emerged as a key technology that can help make all of those things possible when implemented correctly. Still trying to figure out if virtualization is the right approach for you? Let’s dig into the benefits…Continue Reading
Many organizations treat cybersecurity like they’re a king trying to prevent an invading army from breaking into the castle. However, not all malicious actors access systems by forcing their way in. Social engineering attacks trick individuals within an organization into opening the castle gate. How can you protect yourself from social engineering attacks? What Is…Continue Reading
Most businesses rely on their networks to execute core business functions. Unplanned network downtime can cost businesses as much as $9,000 per minute. Network design is one of the most critical factors determining your network’s vulnerability to unplanned downtime and other issues. This high-level overview will help you understand what to look for in a…Continue Reading
Remote IT support — also called remote technical support — is a service framework that allows off-site providers to assist in resolving technology issues and manage business IT environments at a distance. For example, companies might choose remote support for help desk operations, in turn making it easier for staff to resolve common IT issues….Continue Reading
Large language models (LLMs) and natural language processing (NLP) are taking the business world by storm. Subsets of artificial intelligence (AI) frameworks, these language-based operations power applications like ChatGPT and customer service solutions such as chatbots. Data shows the growing power of these intelligent options: ChatGPT became the fastest-growing consumer application in history just two…Continue Reading
Authentication is the process of verifying user identities before granting them access to secure accounts, software applications, or network services. Usernames and secured passwords are the most familiar form of authentication: Employees or customers provide their registered username and chosen password to gain access. The problem? If passwords are stolen, bad actors can easily gain…Continue Reading
How Can It Benefit Your Business? Mobile device management lets IT teams monitor, manage, and secure devices across corporate networks. In practice, this process relies on a combination of device agents and cloud-based servers. Device agents are software tools installed on end-user devices such as phones, laptops, and desktops. These agents communicate with cloud-based servers…Continue Reading
Attack volumes are on the rise — and attackers aren’t particular about their targets. Small, midsize and enterprise organizations are all under threat as malicious actors look for any opportunity to compromise systems, exfiltrate information or encrypt operational data. What’s more, the variety of threats is also increasing. From infected pop-up advertisements to emails with…Continue Reading
Protecting business networks is a never-ending job, and one that’s grown exponentially more difficult over the last 10 years. From the uptake of cloud services and mobile devices to the sheer amount of data stored and applications used, networks are more complex and complicated than they’ve ever been. This creates the perfect storm for attackers,…Continue Reading
IT asset management (ITAM) is the umbrella term for tracking technology deployments across their lifecycle in an organization and ensuring that the assets are identifiable, accessible, and usable for staff. ITAM covers both tangible and intangible assets. This means that both devices and data fall under the category of IT assets, and both effective management…Continue Reading
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