The number of ransomware attacks against public and private entities in the past few years has exploded. What used to be a somewhat uncommon tactic in comparison to phishing and other social engineering approaches is now taking the central spotlight as cyber criminals become aware of a critical shortcoming existent…
Nobody likes preparing for catastrophe—however, not preparing for it will lead to disaster when an emergency arises. When exploring strategies for how to secure important files and data, make sure that frequent backups are a part of the plan. Backups may mean the difference between minimal downtime and mitigated damages,…
When thinking of ways to improve company performance, many managers may prefer to focus on increasing the skill set or knowledge of their employees. After all, helping employees do their job quicker, more effectively, and with an increased capacity for innovation leads to better outcomes—right? In many cases, it does….
A network assessment is often the first step to introducing managed IT services to a company. However, it’s also a great idea to conduct periodically for any organization, especially those planning to make changes or upgrade their IT resources. Many companies, especially SMBs operating with tight budgets, may not recognize…
The creators of DECSYSTEM-20, a mainframe computer running a proto-operating system, sent out the first spam email to ARPANET users on May 1, 1978. What they perceived as a clever and modern approach to advertising, however, earned them instant and widespread infamy. In fact, the reaction was so severely negative…
These days, customization is all the rage. Consumers increasingly demand customized options across the board, whether it is a product or a service. However, customization also serves many practical purposes in the business world. Companies can take advantage of this to propel workplace efficiency to new heights. Customized laptops are…
Think only private companies are targets for hackers? Think again. A new and disturbing trend in cyberattacks on city, regional, and state governments is gaining new levels of severity in the United States. Cybercriminals, armed with ransomware, are increasingly targeting government bodies. From small towns to large cities, not a…
When it comes to durability, there are a few industries that test the limits of even the most rugged of machines. Law enforcement relies on laptops for many of its critical functions, particularly in the field. From filing reports to running plates and accessing the police national computer, police laptops…
Digital transformation is sweeping across the business world, breathing fresh life into the way organizations conduct their operations. In 2019, digital transformation has done more than gone mainstream: some 40 percent of technology spending this year will go towards efforts to modernize the office. However, the dizzying array of new and exciting…
License plate recognition (LPR) cameras are becoming more popular across university campuses. Leveraging such technology is allowing schools to monitor and regulate their parking lots more efficiently, and it’s necessary. Most schools have parking lots because a significant body of students and faculty drive and need a place to park. They generate loads of…
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