What is SharePoint Online?
What is SharePoint Online? Microsoft defines it as an application to build intranet sites and create pages, document libraries, and lists. It is a place to securely store, organize, share, and access information from any device, anywhere. You can share news, updates with team or communications sites. Manage your daily routine utilizing workflows, forms, and […]
Posted: May 8, 2018 | View More »Skype for Business – What can we do with Skype
In our last newsletter, we discussed Outlook and email as the first use of the Office 365 suite. Next, we’ll talk a little bit about Skype for Business. Again, we are asked about Office 365 and its uses. “What can we do with Skype” is a common question. From uses such as instant messaging to […]
Posted: March 15, 2018 | View More »Is the Cloud for you?
One of the most frequent questions that customers ask us is, “Should we be looking at moving to the cloud?”. Usually, the conversation turns to email or file storage and mobile access. The answer – YES…but which solution – G-Suite by Google? Office 365 by Microsoft? Something more generic? It could be any of these […]
Posted: January 18, 2018 | View More »The Threat Landscape is Changing
It has become very apparent that Cyberattacks can affect virtually anyone, anywhere, at any time. The threat landscape for cyberattacks has changed drastically over the year. A strong example of this is A.P. Moller-Maersk, the world’s biggest shipping company with a fleet of more than 600 container vessels and a market share of around 16%. […]
Posted: August 11, 2017 | View More »Tips for Cleaning Up and Organizing Your PC
Find files faster and start working more efficiently with a well-ordered PC. If it’s been a while since you last organized your PC (or if you’ve never really bothered to do it), getting all of those stray files and folders in order can seem like a daunting task. Although there are certainly people who thrive […]
Posted: June 13, 2017 | View More »Ransomware: How to protect yourself
The global ransomware cyber-attack shut down hundreds of thousands of computers around the world over a few days by exploiting a software vulnerability. If you feel you may be at risk, there are several measures you can take to protect your computer and its data. Update your computer by installing patches from Microsoft, especially those […]
Posted: June 13, 2017 | View More »Protect Your Small Business with these STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Tips:
Keep a clean machine: Having the latest security software, web browser and operating system is the best defense against viruses, malware and other online threats. Automate software updates: Many software programs will automatically connect and update to defend against known risks. Turn on automatic updates if that’s an available option. When in doubt, throw it out: Links in […]
Posted: April 10, 2017 | View More »Understanding Threats – The on-going online attack
You don’t need to be a cybersecurity expert to ensure that your business is protected, but it is critical that you understand the online threats to your company’s network. Awareness of key threats will enable you to employ practices and behaviors that limit your company’s risk. Today’s businesses face several major online threats: Spam Spam, […]
Posted: April 10, 2017 | View More »2017 TRENDS
As we settle into another year, we cannot help but ask ourselves: What tech trends will we see in 2017 and beyond? Let’s take a closer look! 1. Internet of Things (IOT) and Smart Home Technology: IOT is the idea that technology not only tracks data, but it also uses that information to contact other […]
Posted: February 14, 2017 | View More »Automation in business
Automation: the technique of making an apparatus, a process, or a system operate automatically We set up our “Out of Office” notice to let people know that we cannot respond to email while we are away for vacation. This is the most basic form of automation that we perform in our businesses. Other examples include: […]
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