IT News, Information And Tips To Help Your Business

Ransomware attacks have been growing increasingly prevalent since 2020. In such attacks, malicious software called ransomware is used to deny victims access to their IT systems or data until they've paid the ransom.

In 2022, breaches inflicted by ransomware skyrocketed by 41% and took 49 days longer than the average breach to detect and contain.

Protecting your business printers from malicious cyberattacks may be the last thing on your mind, but it should definitely not be. Hackers are always looking for new vulnerabilities to exploit, and, if left unprotected, printer systems can offer a trouble-free gateway into vast troves of sensitive data.

Now that more employees are working remotely, having a fast and reliable home Wi-Fi connection is more important than ever. You can achieve such throughout your home by investing in a wireless repeater device and additional access points.
What are wireless repeaters?
A repeater is a device that takes an existing Wi-Fi signal and rebroadcasts it as a new network.

As your business grows, you need to make sure you create clear, well-planned IT budgets. Otherwise, you may inadvertently stretch your company’s financial resources too thin.

To make a solid IT budget for 2023 and beyond, you need to adopt the following best practices:
1. Conduct an IT infrastructure audit
Start by taking inventory of all the software and hardware your organization has and list down their costs, licenses, warranties, patch dates, location, and vendor information.

Do you struggle with sharing resources with members of your team? Microsoft 365 Groups may be just what you need. This cross-application service enables users to collaborate and share resources with ease, thanks to its connectors feature. With connectors, you can easily share content from third-party services right in Outlook.

In the past few years, eCommerce has become steadily popular, with more and more consumers choosing to do most of their shopping online. In 2023, this trend is set to continue, with AI continuing to transform business processes and significantly drive growth.

A power outage can be disastrous for a business. Not only does it interrupt work, but it can also lead to data loss and equipment damage. That’s why an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) is so important. In this blog, we will discuss the importance of UPS systems for businesses of all sizes.

Businesses of all sizes can fall prey to cyberattacks that can cause major financial losses and even put companies out of business. And with more numerous and sophisticated threats like these expected in 2023, it’s more critical than ever for business owners to stay ahead of the latest cybersecurity trends and protect their organization from potential threats.

Over time, dust and dirt can accumulate on your hardware, clog vents, or settle in crevices that can cause performance issues and overheating. Regularly cleaning your work devices should be part of your routine maintenance plan, as it can help improve the longevity of your hardware and enable a smooth running system.

It's that time of year again: the time when we all make resolutions for the coming year. Since technology plays a crucial role in the success of any company, business owners and managers need to make tech-related resolutions.

Here are four IT resolutions you should make for 2023:
1. Update your network documentation
Network documentation is highly crucial when a disaster destroys your network, your chief IT administrator leaves, or compliance auditors drop by.