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SecurityJan 9, 2018Meltdown and Spectre – How to Handle the Phishing Scam and Other ProblemsThe most talked about hardware issue in the news right now is the “Meltdown” (CVE-2017-5754) and “Spectre” (CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5715) exploits. Nearly…Read the article →Tips & ReviewsDec 19, 2017Why Is Everything In Tech “As A Service” These Days?Leading ‘As-A-Service’ Trends In Technology And What They Can Do For Your Business The advent of cloud computing brought with it more…Read the article →Tips & ReviewsDec 8, 2017Net Neutrality In Everyday LifeWe’ve all heard the words “net neutrality” bouncing around for the past few months. Many of us have no idea what this…Read the article →Tips & ReviewsOct 26, 2017How Accounting Software is Helping Countless SMBs Save Time, Money and ResourcesIt’s a familiar story and every business has been there. Deadlines are looming, customer requests are at an all-time high and to-do…Read the article →SecurityOct 25, 2017Malicious Misuse:  Learning from the DocuSign Breach  How to prevent suffering from malicious misuse of your data – a risk revealed by the recent breach at DocuSign, where hackers…Read the article →Tips & ReviewsOct 19, 201710 Reasons to Practice Cloud AccountingMore businesses move to the cloud each day.  Learn how offering cloud accounting services can send your practice to new heights.  …Read the article →SecurityAug 21, 2017Data Theft and Its Impact on Your Business  The full cost of a data breach can be enormous: Here’s what’s at stake when it comes to hacking.   IT service…Read the article →IT StrategyAug 10, 2017The Benefits of Structured Cabling for Your BusinessHow much do you know about your company’s IT network? What type of cabling system do you use?  When was the last…Read the article →Tips & ReviewsJul 26, 2017Your Modern Company Needs These Timesheet Advances for Managing SchedulesToday’s timesheets are adaptable digital tools: Here are the features that can make them truly useful. Are your timecards still languishing in…Read the article →SecurityJun 7, 2017Your WannaCry Response Guide: Quick Fixes For Malware Scares  While you’re working out your long-term data security plans, here are the steps to take in the meantime. There are three general…Read the article →SecurityJun 2, 2017Planning a Security Overhaul? Here Are Key Tips on How to StartGetting ready to adopt a new digital security overhaul? Here are the top tips on preparing your company!   All right: Let’s…Read the article →SecurityMay 23, 20176 Lessons Every Company Should Learn from the WannaCry RansomwareWannaCry’s ransomware attack is mostly over – here are the lessons businesses must learn from the experience. WannaCry was a particularly nasty…Read the article →
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