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June 2023

Securing Business Network & Data

Securing your business network and data is part of Cyber Security.  Doing so, will protect your business network and data from cyber criminals and also keep you on the right side of GDPR laws.  Your customers trust that their data is safe in your hands.  The following tips in this article, if followed, will ensure your promise is kept as well as keeping your business and data secure. The Importance Of Securing Your Business Network & Data Securing your business network and data is crucial for several reasons. First, it helps protect your company from cyber-attacks, which can lead to data breaches,...

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In recent years, electronic mail (email for short) has become an essential part of our daily lives. Many people use it for various purposes, including business transactions. With the increasing dependence on digital technology, cybercrime has grown. A significant cyber threat facing businesses today is Business Email Compromise (BEC). Why is it important to pay particular attention to BEC attacks? Because they’ve been on the rise. BEC attacks jumped 81% in 2022, and as many as 98% of employees fail to report the threat. What is Business Email Compromise (BEC)? Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a type of scam in which criminals use...

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Cyber Security Is More Than Just Anti-Virus Software

This article has the aim to arm you with the appropriate knowledge to take back control of your businesses cyber security. Cybercrime in increasing.  Cyber criminals for the purpose of extortion, can threaten to shut down your computer systems, steal or publish confidential data, take over your social media platforms, steal customer data and employee data. They are a threat to your business! Are Your Employees Phishing Aware? Phishing is a type of attack that is carefully planned out by cybercriminals. It can be targeted to a specific company, or it could be a mass email going to millions of businesses. Phishing can be...

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Cloud Computing

Cloud computing has become a popular choice for businesses. Enabling them to focus on all things work related while leaving the technical details to the cloud provider. You may ask, what cloud computing is and what the benefits are for your business.  In this article, we will cover those questions.  Let’s dive into it. What Is Cloud Computing Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services, such as servers, storage, databases, software, and analytics, over the internet. Instead of owning and maintaining physical infrastructure, users can access these resources on-demand from a cloud service provider.This allows for greater flexibility, scalability, and cost...

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This blog is all about Microsoft 365 email spam filter. We will cover a Microsoft 365 feature that can go unnoticed. This is so everyone can take full advantage of the Microsoft 365 features.Microsoft 365 business premium package includes an application called Exchange which is a built-in email filter and email management program.  Outlook and Microsoft exchange work well together, complimenting each other by them both having very useful features. Microsoft Exchange Microsoft Exchange is a mail server which means it’s a dedicated email manager.  Exchange is the only mail server Outlook can use. However, any email client is compatible with Exchange.Businesses...

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Technology has evolved rapidly in the last few decades, and as new features and enhancements are introduced, older software versions eventually become outdated. This can be seen in products that were released only a few years ago, especially with the big players in technology releasing updates on a very regular basis.With this in mind, it is no surprise that Microsoft has announced that their Server 2012 (and its R2 edition) is reaching its end of support this year on the 10th of October 2023. As it is 11 years since the product was launched by Microsoft. As a result, Microsoft...

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Scheduling appointments is a common activity. Salespeople often set up virtual appointments to answer questions about a product. Software companies allow people to schedule live demos. Telehealth therapists allow clients to book video sessions. Those are just a few examples of some groups that are going to love a new Microsoft Teams feature. Virtual Appointments was recently added to the platform. It adds a new meeting style tailored for engagements with customers. Have you’ve been using Teams and a different online appointment app? This new feature will streamline the experience. What Is Virtual Appointments in Teams? Virtual Appointments gives you an all-in-one meeting platform...

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What would you do if your business suffered a ransomware attack tomorrow? Do you have a contingency plan in case of a tornado, hurricane, or earthquake? The unexpected can happen anytime, and small businesses can get hit particularly hard. Small businesses are the backbone of many economies. They are critical for job creation, innovation, and community development. But running a small business comes with significant risks. This includes financial uncertainty, market volatility, and natural disasters. 60% of small businesses fail within 6 months of falling victim to a cyber-attack. Thus, small business owners must prepare for the unexpected. This is to ensure their...

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Sometimes people ask “When I call, will I speak directly to an engineer that can help?” we think this is a very good question because no one wants to be passed around or be stuck in a call queue when they need help urgently with something or short on time.  This article will be to answer this question and provide clarity.Yes, speaking to an engineer every time you call is our promise.  We are NOT a call centre.  Actually, our engineers are the first people you will speak to when you call and we have an exceptional call answering time because...

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