Blog

Cyber Security Is More Important Now Than Ever – Is Your District Prepared?

February 22nd, 2022

Over the past few years, instances of cyberthreats have increased at an alarming rate, and they don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Awareness around cyber security has certainly improved over the past year, with 9 in 10 Americans stating that they are somewhat concerned about hacking that involves their personal information, financial institutions, government agencies or certain utilities.

Fileless malware: The invisible threat

February 18th, 2022

Hackers have found a clever way to get around anti-malware software — they’re using fileless malware, a type of malicious software that's not as visible as traditional malware. This means it can infect your entire infrastructure without you even knowing.

Choosing between laptops and desktops for your small business

February 14th, 2022

Small businesses like yours often work on a limited budget. This means you have to carefully consider every purchase you make to get the most bang for your buck. When it comes to computers, for instance, you need to choose between laptops and desktops, and decide which is the better option for your business.

How to keep callers engaged while on hold in a call

February 11th, 2022

If a business’s hotline keeps callers waiting for long periods, many callers may feel frustrated and just hang up. This results in an unpleasant customer experience that turns off current and potential customers. To keep callers on the line, use these Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) features.

Enhancing IT admin efficiency with the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center

February 9th, 2022

The shift from traditional office setups prior to the pandemic to flexible working arrangements in the post-COVID-19 era has been tough on IT administrators. They have had to juggle multiple tasks, including supervising and securing workflows, devices, and software, and deploying IT solutions within budget while keeping cyberthreats at bay.

Benefits of deploying a hybrid cloud

February 7th, 2022

More and more companies these days are hosting their business components on the cloud, as it has proven to be reliable, cost-effective, and secure. However, many small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) experience certain operational pains on either the public or private cloud.

Here’s why your SMB should consider business intelligence

February 4th, 2022

For years, big companies have been harnessing the power of business intelligence (BI) to improve business performance. And for them, paying experts to analyze large data sets is no issue. It’s different with small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). SMBs also store large volumes of data, but many SMB owners are wary of spending too much on BI. Fortunately, there are plenty of budget-friendly BI tools and resources available for your SMB nowadays.

The 3 Options For IT Support And How To Choose The One That Fits Your Business

February 1st, 2022

If you're a business owner or planning to open a new business, chances are you have looked into IT support options. For those unfamiliar with the world of IT support, it can be confusing trying to figure out which option is best for your business. You might be interested in the most cost-efficient option but worry that it won't offer enough support.

The risks of password autofill

January 31st, 2022

Hackers may have found an effective way to track users using a web browser or password manager’s password autofill feature. Here’s how they do it and what you can do to protect yourself.
Why password autofill is so dangerous
Modern web browsers and password managers have a feature that enables usernames and passwords to be automatically entered into a web form.

3 Great IT Resolutions For The New Year

January 26th, 2022

As the new year kicks off, School Districts are making their New Year’s resolutions. Most of these districts will be focused on increasing cyber security or infrastructure, but it would be wise to focus on some more IT- or tech-related resolutions as well.