High Speed Internet

Fiber-optic Internet, commonly called fiber is a dedicated high speed Internet connection that reaches (not just advertises) speeds of up to 940mb per second with low lag time. The technology uses fiber-optic cables which send data as fast as 70% the speed of light. Fiber is not as susceptible to severe weather as other types…

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Remote work; Are businesses prepared for a permanent switch?

Research suggests as many as 98% of people would like the option to work remotely for the rest of their careers, and many bosses already expect remote working to extend will into 2021 and probably beyond. People have realized the benefits of working remotely and the work/life balance that comes with it.  Yet the new-found…

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Tools for Remote Workforces

Whether out of necessity or to meet personal preferences, there will be plenty of times when your users need to work remotely. When they do, being able to tackle tasks without interruptions and delays will keep your company operational. The Covid-19 Pandemic changed the way we all do business. The way we work will never…

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Still Using Fixed-line Phones?

According to a 2017 U.S. government survey, about 44% of households still own traditional phones, down from 53% three years before—but still much higher than, say, the share of those buying vinyl records, another cultish throwback. Analog landlines go through traditional “POTS” (Plain Old Telephone Service) copper phone lines — the type that has been…

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Is Cybercrime increasing or decreasing: 5 disturbing statistics from remote workers

Have you ever considered how the rush to set up remote workers has impacted network security?  Are we now more secure or less secure?  What did we gain, or possibly miss in terms of vulnerability?  Consider the following….Microsoft reported 32 million subscribers using Teams on March 11th, a 40% increase. Most business only dream of…

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IT Budgets: 2020-2021 Planning for business continuity during Covid-19.

Since the world went crazy in 2020 and the fact that we faced a world-wide pandemic,global tech spending dropped by 7.3% in 2020 and forecasts suggest 4.3.% growth in 2021 which is still down from 2019 levels (according to Gartner). The World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2020 report, published on 13 May stated…

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Working from home: 7 Rules for getting it right.

Maintain eye contact, offer a firm handshake, dress appropriately: the basic rules that define a professional attitude at work are well-established, and office etiquette evolves only slowly. But with the office effectively moving online, many codes that make up business etiquette have now been shattered. Many of us barely bat an eyelid at impromptu Zoom…

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Simplify Identity and Access Management

IT is more challenged than ever to manage authentication across a hybrid environment without disrupting end users. Simplifying identity and access management for a more secure enterprise is critical. When poor passwords cause 81 percent of data breaches, it’s clear that passwords alone won’t protect your business. How can you ensure critical information is secure, without adding friction for users? Two-factor…

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