IT News, Information And Tips To Help Your Business

Many people who have been working from home since the pandemic began last year have found such a work setup to be quite stressful. For many remote workers, doing job-related tasks and dealing with personal matters at home has proven burdensome.

In fact, according to software company Aternity, employee productivity decreased significantly despite employees spending more time in front of their computers.

Small- and medium-sized businesses can't afford a data breach. According to IBM’s 2020 Cost of a Data Breach Report, a single breach can cost organizations $3.86 million on average. Be proactive in making sure your data is safe in the cloud, so you don't have to spend a huge amount mitigating a breach.

The thought of your computer being infected with viruses and other malware is scary, and cybercriminals exploit that fear to their own advantage. One way they do this is by carrying out tech support scams.

What is a tech support scam?
A tech support scam is a type of fraud where scammers use scare tactics to trick unsuspecting users into paying for technical support services to fix nonexistent computer problems.

Organizations can't afford to be complacent with their cybersecurity. Beyond installing the latest cybersecurity tools, you need to conduct a security audit to ensure that you successfully implement a sound defensive strategy.
Auditing and the security strategy
Audits are necessary to ensure and maintain system quality and integrity.

Your growing printing expenditures may be the result of overdependence on paper files, the lack of an effective printing workflow, or obsolete printers. With some fresh ideas, clever problem-solving, and the following tips, you could significantly cut down your printing budget.

People have always been intrigued by what the future holds. But while seers use crystal balls and tarot cards to get a glimpse of what’s to come, business leaders shouldn’t have to base their business forecasts on pseudoscience. Instead, they should use a scientific tool that collects and analyzes data to do reliable predictive forecasting, such as Microsoft’s Power BI.

Power BI is a separate Microsoft product on its own, but if you have a Microsoft 365 Enterprise E5 subscription, then you can avail of Power BI for Microsoft 365. Both versions use a variety of statistical techniques, such as modeling and data mining, to analyze current and previous information to make accurate predictions.

The cloud is currently a key player in transforming organizations and digitizing IT infrastructures. In the coming years, cloud solutions will be more accessible, agile, and competitive, which will drive more and more businesses to adopt cloud computing.

With the global pandemic boosting digital consumerism to new heights, it’s important to tailor your marketing efforts for the year ahead.

2020 saw a significant rise in social media engagement, AI-driven customer service, and eCommerce activity due to the economic impact of COVID-19. As the world works toward recovery, we break down our top tips for bolstering your marketing tactics and adapting to the new business landscape in 2021 below.

Modern businesses use data in almost every aspect of their operations. Without immediate and constant access to it, organizations will come to a grinding halt. That's why it's critical to have data backups — in the event of a disaster, companies risk losing valuable data if they don’t have backup strategies in place.

With over four billion internet users around the globe totaling roughly 59% of the population, the internet is rife with opportunities for hackers to steal users’ information. And with technology constantly evolving and the internet growing, it’s not likely to get safer anytime soon.