The Chief Information Officer of a business has the primary responsibility of managing the organization’s technology, which in turn places a lot of stress on them as an individual. They implement strategies to help the business thrive, but they also take the blame for when those initiatives fail. They might even be tempted to say “yes” to requests even when...
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Let me ask you something: what do you do when one of the many, many little icons on your dashboard suddenly lights up? Chances are pretty good that some part of you starts adding up the anticipated costs of whatever repairs are going to be necessary. It’s stressful and can easily throw off your day, especially if that light is...
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When businesses start operations, they require a stroke of luck to realize their growth ambitions. With numerous businesses folding shortly after launching, seizing available opportunities becomes critical. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll explore strategies for businesses to better leverage these opportunities. (more…)
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Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need every advantage they can get. The Internet of Things (IoT) offers a powerful way to boost efficiency and drive growth. Simply put, IoT connects everyday business objects—from machinery and vehicles to thermostats and inventory—to the internet. These connected "things" use sensors to gather data and communicate, often automating actions without human intervention. This creates...
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By now, you've likely encountered the concept of augmented reality, especially if you're a sports enthusiast watching games on TV. Those seemingly routine lines on the field during a crucial 4th and 1 situation? That's augmented reality (AR) at work, enhancing the visual experience with informative overlays. (more…)
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By now, you’ve heard us discuss how data backup is extremely important for every organization. We try to spread awareness of the negative impacts to a business that doesn’t have a comprehensive backup plan in place. Fortunately, data backup has come a long way in the past decade, making it easier, faster, and way more reliable. Let’s take a look...
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Unless you’ve been living completely off the grid, you’ve probably heard of Facebook, Twitter (now X), and Instagram. Most people are on at least one of these platforms—or maybe they’re on TikTok, YouTube, or LinkedIn. Businesses have also relied on these platforms for marketing. But even though these companies are worth billions, people are starting to question whether these platforms...
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Zero-trust is a data protection method that's becoming very popular in the tech world. It’s one of the best ways to keep your business safe from hackers. Let’s discuss how zero-trust started and why it’s important today. (more…)
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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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The concept of a four-day-long workweek is one of the latest trends that businesses of all shapes and sizes are pondering. It has been touted to have significant benefits for both their operations and the employees who carry them out. However, is the “compressed” workweek the route your business should go? Well, as is so often the answer, that depends....
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