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VoIP Has a Significant Role in Modern Collaboration

VoIP Has a Significant Role in Modern Collaboration

Voice over Internet Protocol is undeniably useful as over 30 percent of businesses now use the technology as their predominant communications method. Many people don’t know that beyond telephony, VoIP plays a significant role in modern collaboration by integrating with other communication and collaboration tools. Here are some of the key ways VoIP enhances collaboration and provides major benefits for...

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Four Hints that an Email Is Actually a Phishing Attack

Four Hints that an Email Is Actually a Phishing Attack

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 6, 2024
  • Security

While now may not be the most dangerous time to run a business, it is arguably a contender. Businesses are more reliant on digital technology than ever, meaning that these businesses also have to deal with more threats than ever. One such threat: the phishing scam. (more…)

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Agile Decision Making Can Significantly Help a Business

Agile Decision Making Can Significantly Help a Business

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 5, 2024
  • Security

Successful businesses often need to adapt to changing market conditions, consumer preferences, and industry trends. This means that they have to not only understand their business, but they also need to stay open to making innovative changes. Let’s look at six examples of changes that the average business may need to make to remain successful. (more…)

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New FTC Rules Impact Subscription Services

New FTC Rules Impact Subscription Services

Subscription services are all over the place these days, and we’re willing to bet that you have a couple of lingering subscriptions that you’ve either forgotten about or don’t care enough about to cancel immediately. The Federal Trade Commission, however, seems to care enough to take action with a ruling that makes canceling subscriptions easier. Businesses won’t be able to...

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Zero-Trust Can Help Keep Your Business Safe

Zero-Trust Can Help Keep Your Business Safe

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 1, 2024
  • Security

Would you trust a bank that locks its doors at night but leaves all the money sitting in a big pile on the floor? Probably not—if someone got through the door, they could take all the money without any trouble. This is kind of how cybersecurity used to work. If someone got into a company’s network, they could see and...

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Tip of the Week: Use These 7 Cybersecurity Basics

Cybersecurity is super important for any business today, and it can make the difference between a business staying safe or failing because of a cyberattack. While there are many things you need to do to protect your business, there are some key steps you can start with to keep it secure. Let’s go over what you should do. (more…)

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Get Employees On Board with Security

Get Employees On Board with Security

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 28, 2024
  • Security

A lot of people don’t take cybersecurity and data privacy seriously enough, and that puts both them and others at risk. We’ve all gotten used to sharing personal information online—whether it’s on social media, shopping websites, or other digital services. But if we’re not careful, this can lead to big problems like hackers stealing your identity or money. When people...

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A Help Desk May Just Be Exactly What Your Team Needs

A Help Desk May Just Be Exactly What Your Team Needs

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 25, 2024
  • IT Blog

Nobody likes getting big, unexpected bills from tech companies—neither the business owners who have to pay them nor the employees who might feel responsible for causing them. Small businesses face a tough choice: spend money to keep employees productive or save money and deal with slowdowns. (more…)

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Your Business’ Size (or Lack Thereof) Won’t Stop Cyberattacks

Your Business’ Size (or Lack Thereof) Won’t Stop Cyberattacks

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 23, 2024
  • Security

"I don’t need to worry about cybersecurity… my business is too small to be in the crosshairs of hackers." This is one of the most dangerous mistakes a small business can make when it comes to cybersecurity. If you think this way, it shows you might not understand how modern cyberthreats work. Let’s break it down and show you why...

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Breaking Down NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework

Breaking Down NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 21, 2024
  • Security

Today’s businesses need an established cybersecurity strategy. It’s as simple as that. However, many businesses need guidance to create this strategy, which is why the National Institute of Standards and Technology has developed a framework for proper cybersecurity protection. Let’s walk through this framework and discuss what you need to do to meet its requirements. (more…)

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