Why the security and functionality of passkeys may mean we can kiss phishing and passwords goodbye

Are passwords on the way out? Maybe. Considering they’re involved in over 80% of successful hacking incidents, their time should be up. Many people hate them, and most can’t remember … Continue reading Why the security and functionality of passkeys may mean we can kiss phishing and passwords goodbye

How to Keep Your Intellectual Property from Walking out the Door Never to be Seen Again

Did you know your company’s intellectual property can include employee know-how? With the great resignation in full swing, are your patents, copyrights, and trade secrets, including employee know-how, safe? Here’s … Continue reading How to Keep Your Intellectual Property from Walking out the Door Never to be Seen Again

A Few Basics on How to Achieve the Best Technology Choices for Your Company

Does it seem technology moves at light speed, and your company is falling behind? Don’t worry; it depends on how you look at it. Big data, AI, and mobile technology … Continue reading A Few Basics on How to Achieve the Best Technology Choices for Your Company

How Blockchain Revamps Voting, Places You In Charge of Your Online Identity and Overhauls Our Supply Chains

I recently discovered a new technology using blockchain. This company, Voatz (votes), uses blockchain to secure the voting process via mobile phone. Yes, voting embraces mobile technology. The banking and … Continue reading How Blockchain Revamps Voting, Places You In Charge of Your Online Identity and Overhauls Our Supply Chains

An Elementary Guide to Avoiding Meeting Bombers and Other Horrors While Indulging in Virtual Meetings

Virtual meetings can be addictive. I’ve tripled the number of recent acquaintances and made several new business connections this last month—all by joining virtual meetings that didn’t exist before COVID-19. … Continue reading An Elementary Guide to Avoiding Meeting Bombers and Other Horrors While Indulging in Virtual Meetings

Impossible Pork and Glass Not Required – What CES 2020 Told Us About Technology’s Trajectory

Food and technology continue their partnership with spectacular results. Impossible Pork debuted at CES 2020 to excellent reviews. Impossible sausage arrives in a few months, and they’re hard at work … Continue reading Impossible Pork and Glass Not Required – What CES 2020 Told Us About Technology’s Trajectory

The Second Lineup of the Five Best Technology Gifts for Business for the Holidays

Cyber Monday came and went, and you’re still struggling to find the best technology to give for the holidays. Nothing on my first list tickled your fancy. There’s some superb … Continue reading The Second Lineup of the Five Best Technology Gifts for Business for the Holidays

How Predictive and Prescriptive Analysis Stimulates Your Small Business by Identifying Patterns and Reducing Risk

In past blogs, we discussed how small businesses could utilize big data from a big-picture view. Let’s take a more nitty-gritty view today. We’ll dive into predictive and prescriptive analysis. … Continue reading How Predictive and Prescriptive Analysis Stimulates Your Small Business by Identifying Patterns and Reducing Risk

How Managed IT Services Help Your Small Business and How to Find the Best One for You

The number of acronyms I’ve learned lately is mind-boggling. Here’s a new one, MSP. That’s a managed service provider, often referring to managed IT services. Your IT department spends its … Continue reading How Managed IT Services Help Your Small Business and How to Find the Best One for You

The Best Ways to Prevent Paying Ransom to Get Your Data Back

Twenty- two Texas municipalities hit with ransomware attacks in 2019. In 2018, over 50% of ransomware attacks targeted small businesses. Cybersecurity remains a top priority for protecting your business. Here’s … Continue reading The Best Ways to Prevent Paying Ransom to Get Your Data Back

Ensuring the Benefits of Telecommuting Come to Fruition for Your Employees and Your Company

Last week, we outlined the benefits of telecommuting for a small business. Let’s talk about how to ensure those benefits come to fruition. Not everyone you hire wants to telecommute, … Continue reading Ensuring the Benefits of Telecommuting Come to Fruition for Your Employees and Your Company

A Few Quick Thoughts On Small Biz Network Design – Cobbling It All Together

Our blog post last week sorted out the essential elements to cobble together your small business network – switches, and routers. Let’s continue the discussion by designing the best network … Continue reading A Few Quick Thoughts On Small Biz Network Design – Cobbling It All Together