• By Rafiq Masri
• January 24, 2025
• Technology

While we hate to be the bearers of bad news, it would be irresponsible of us not to address the fact that 2025 is shaping up to be a challenging year where business technology is concerned. Let’s go over a few predictions being shared about the industry, and how these situations can be addressed. (more…)

• By Rafiq Masri
• January 22, 2025
• Technology

The Internet of Things, or IoT, refers to the countless devices connected to the internet today. These include everything from smartwatches to connected thermostats. For businesses, figuring out how to use IoT effectively can feel overwhelming. Not only do you have to think about the new possibilities these devices bring, but you also need to take their security seriously—especially since...

• By Rafiq Masri
• January 21, 2025
• Technology

Maintaining positive customer relationships is an extremely important consideration for every business. One of the best tools any business can use is the customer relationship management (CRM) platform. While most CRMs have similar features, some come with more advancements; and higher costs. Today, we will get into what type of CRM you should consider for each level of business. (more…)

• By Rafiq Masri
• January 20, 2025
• Best Practices

Supercharging your productivity is all about making small, deliberate changes that create lasting impacts. Unfortunately, there is no roadmap to follow, so you will have to figure it out for yourself. In today’s blog, we talk about prioritization, time management, and focus and how they each work to help you get more done. (more…)

• By Rafiq Masri
• January 18, 2025
• Best Practices

Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to trick users and businesses into falling for their traps. With cyberthreats on the rise, and online risks becoming more detrimental to businesses, it’s definitely something that all businesses need to have protections in place for. A new attack involves ransomware being disguised as some of the most prominent business-related software tools. (more…)

• By Rafiq Masri
• January 17, 2025
• Technology

If your business has a server room—or maybe just a small, stuffy closet with some machines in it—you might wonder if you’re taking care of it properly. Servers need constant care to work their best, and if you’re unsure how to manage them, it’s smart to get help from a managed IT company. This way, your servers are in good...

• By Rafiq Masri
• January 16, 2025
• Technology

Ensuring the safety and security of digital data is a key component to sustaining a smooth functioning business. In light of the increasing reliance on digital information, the implementation of robust Data Backup and Disaster Recovery strategies have become more important than ever. This month, we aim to discuss key components of an effective disaster recovery strategy, emphasizing the importance...

• By Rafiq Masri
• January 15, 2025
• Security

This is the final part in our 5-part series. You are on the last leg of the journey, and just a few steps away from drastically improving your overall cybersecurity. We wanted to thank you in advance for going through these steps, and if you are finding this article for the first time, be sure to click on #Password Guide...

• By Rafiq Masri
• January 14, 2025
• Security

Digital access relies on passwords as keys, but they are often neglected and left unprotected by users. Unfortunately, not everyone takes the necessary precautions to safeguard their passwords, and the prevalence of online scams surpasses that of physical pickpocketing. Effective password management is imperative for businesses to uphold the security of online accounts and sensitive data. Here are five strategies...

• By Rafiq Masri
• January 13, 2025
• Security

This is part 4 of our 5-part series on getting your digital life in order! So far, we’ve discussed the importance of using strong, unique passwords for all of your online accounts, how to establish a primary email address so all of your accounts are tied to a single inbox, how to set up MFA to secure that email and...