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Network Management, Inc. has been serving the Virginia area since 1994, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

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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Does AI-Generated Content Warrant Copyright Protections? One Artist Argues Yes

Does AI-Generated Content Warrant Copyright Protections? One Artist Argues Yes

You may remember the hubbub and hullabaloo that ensued when Josh Allen, a digital artist, won first place at the 2022 Colorado State Fair’s Fine Arts Competition in the Digital Arts/Digitally Manipulated Photography contest with an image—"Théâtre D'opéra Spatial"—that he had created using AI. Allen continues defending his work, now butting heads with the Copyright Office. (more…)

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Everything You Need to Know About Pig Butchering Scams

Everything You Need to Know About Pig Butchering Scams

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 16, 2024
  • Security

Problems with cybersecurity can really sink your business. Unfortunately, more opportunists are out there today looking to profit off of business’ lack of vigilance. One example of this are large-scale scam operations that have been running in Southeast Asia, and they are now spreading to other parts of the world. These scams, called "pig butchering" scams, have caused major harm,...

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Cloud Solutions for Any Future-Minded SMB

Cloud Solutions for Any Future-Minded SMB

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 14, 2024
  • Cloud

If you want to discuss the single most influential technology for the modern era, there’s a lot of competition—but the cloud is a serious contender. Through the cloud, your organization can pull off feats previously impossible for all but the largest and most profitable companies. Today, we want to look at how small businesses use the cloud and how you...

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That’s Not a Streamed Funeral… It’s a Scam

That’s Not a Streamed Funeral… It’s a Scam

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 11, 2024
  • Security

Funerals are solemn events, and sadly, some people take advantage of those who are grieving. Recently, scammers have been using Facebook to target people by offering fake links to live-streamed funerals in exchange for credit card information. (more…)

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Investing in Your Business Relationships Provides Returns

Investing in Your Business Relationships Provides Returns

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 9, 2024
  • Business

Business is built on relationships, and to be frank, some can be quite challenging. Think about all the difficulties you’ve faced with customers, vendors, or employees. Sometimes, it's hard to imagine how your business could succeed without these key players, but they all can be a drain on any given day. Today, we’ll explore how the relationships you build in...

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What You Need to Know About the United Nations’ Stance on AI

What You Need to Know About the United Nations’ Stance on AI

The United Nations is responsible for protecting human rights all over the world, as well as creating more sustainable and climate-friendly policies. With the rise of artificial intelligence being at the forefront of many countries’ technological innovations, it’s natural that AI would be thrust into the crosshairs at some point. The UN hopes to develop guidelines that protect people’s access...

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Realistic Expectations Make Business Easier

Realistic Expectations Make Business Easier

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 4, 2024
  • Business

Running a small business often inspires dreams of rapid expansion and immediate success. However, it’s crucial to balance ambition with realistic expectations to ensure sustainable growth. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss how entrepreneurs and managers can set achievable goals while maintaining business stability. (more…)

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