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…
The explosive growth that has graced the IT industry has also created a vast array of new complications for businesses that can be expensive to handle in house. The sheer number of devices across office environments alone are astounding and require well-coordinated efforts to keep everything running at optimum levels….
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…
Security has always been a hot topic in the tech world. The importance of security has only grown over the years as hackers get cleverer and users become more aware of the risks posed by hackers. Cybersecurity is an ongoing battle and anything that helps in the fight against the…
Students are living in a digital world and, these days, an ordinary sign or blackboard won’t cut it for educators who are looking to increase engagement in the classroom. The word “engagement” is the important part of that last sentence. There is a difference between engaging a student and simply…
A license plate says a lot about a driver and this isn’t referring to vanity plates or some kind of secret meaning hidden in letters and numbers. No, license plates are tied to a certain vehicle and identity. A simple license plate can tell someone if the person driving a…