Why are conference calls still so complicated? Today, businesses have massive collaboration tools at their disposal with on-demand multi-user data access and transfers – so why does calling into a meeting still involve patchy connections, frustrating hold times, low user caps, and limited remote access? It’s time for businesses to…
As technology advances, so can the tools to help students succeed. Video conferencing and Interactive Television (ITV) learning provides teachers and students with unique opportunities by enhancing and expanding access to education. Here are some great ways that video conferencing is benefitting 25% of students in the U.S. today. 1….
One of the most overlooked topics in IT today is the need for network segmentation. Here’s what firms should know about this important topic and how it can help them make significant improvements in security. What Is Network Segmentation? Network segmentation is essentially the practice of splitting up larger networks…
Keeping data backups is one of the most vital responsibilities in business today. Data backups have rapidly progressed from a suggestion to a necessity as cybercrime has skyrocketed, causing billions of dollars in damages from compromising business data. Data Backups and Why Firms Need a Data Backup Policy In 2019,…
Once, E-rate’s purpose was to help schools and libraries have access to the internet. Now, thankfully, access to the internet isn’t the biggest concern, but good network security and networks that can handle high volumes of traffic take priority as culture and technology have changed. What is E-rate’s New Focus?…
Many companies have limped along with Windows 7 during its extended support cycle for reasons ranging from downtime to financial concerns. But Microsoft is ending Windows 7 extended support in less than a year. What can these companies do to manage this change? Still Running Windows 7? Windows 7 hasn’t…
Any company looking to reduce costs and increase profit should start by looking at workplace crime. It is estimated that workplace crime costs businesses more than $50 billion each year. Of those crimes, 68% were committed against small and mid-sized businesses. Crime can impact businesses in many ways. It is…
The world is changing rapidly. Cloud connectivity has brought greater access to technology and information. Social media has become a critical part of how we communicate and collaborate. Apps and software can automate and improve almost every aspect of our lives. It’s a changing world, but education has struggled to…
Healthcare is one of the most targeted industries by ransomware attacks. In 2018, according to an industry report, 71% of healthcare ransomware attacks were against small and medium-sized businesses. The ransom demand by the criminal was as high as $2.8 million. Healthcare data is valuable for criminals. A data breach…
The Managed Services Provider (MSP) industry is booming. In a recent forecast from IDC, a market intelligence group, outsourced business services and managed service groups are expected to earn more than $1 trillion in 2018. This growth is expected to increase in the future, as more and more small and…