Modern technologies have become an integral part of our lives – helping us communicate, learn, and do business. As you’ve likely noticed, technology advances fast – from self-driving vehicles to wearable technology, here are the top 5 emerging tech-trends in life and business: Wearable technology going above and beyond fitness trackers: Wearable technology started with […]
Google isn’t exactly a small business (understatement of the year, right?). That’s why so many people seem to have horror stories about being unjustly banned from Gmail. While the majority of the people who get barred from the service deserve it, there are also thousands of people that get locked out of their accounts for […]
Some Kids do stupid things. Sometimes! One example is the fainting game, which involves kids intentionally knocking themselves out by hyperventilating or having a friend choke them out because they mistakenly think it will get them high for a minute. The internet is especially troubling to parents… god forbid little Jimmy finds a .pdf of […]
For most businesses, information technology can be overwhelming – causing more problems than it’s worth because their systems aren’t properly monitored, maintained, and aligned with their goals and objectives. Why should you hire a vCIO (Virtual Chief Information Officer)? A vCIO gives you ongoing support and guidance – putting a strategic plan in place while […]
If Not, You’re Putting Your Clients at Risk! When you’re handling your clients’ finances, it’s your job to think of the future. Whether you’re helping clients invest wisely, ensuring they’re filing taxes on time, or simply keeping enough money in the bank for that inevitable rainy day, you’re responsible for a big part of their […]
Doing a favor for your family is great – but at what cost to your business? Don’t burn yourself because you’re too willing to be kind. You may think you’re making a good decision hiring your brother-in-law to take care of your business network; he’s probably charging you below-average, and he could use the work. […]
As mobile devices continue to gain in acceptance for business use, and as more workplaces embrace the mobility of their workforce, the need for cloud-based file sharing will continue to grow. The main thing holding back an even greater acceptance by corporate users is concern over the safety of data housed within the cloud. They […]
Big changes are coming to ISO 9001. For the uninitiated, ISO 9001 is an international set of standards used by over a million businesses in 170 countries to prove to potential clients that they are able to manage their services effectively and satisfy their clients. Some larger clients might even require that anyone they do […]
Your data is critical to the survival and continued operations of your business. If you experience data loss or corruption from hardware failure, human error, hacking or malware, your livelihood and the reputation of your business will be negatively affected. You Need A Backup Plan. The impact of data loss or corruption from hardware failure, […]
Think that admin password on your Point of Sale (PoS) system is unique? Think again. Cybersecurity consultants are reporting that one of the biggest PoS manufacturers in the world has been using the same admin username and password on all its systems for over 25 years. That special code you use to control access to […]
To celebrate Accounting Day, here is a look at how moving to cloud-based computing could benefit your firm. May 18 Is Accounting Day. Are Your IT Systems In Order? There is a good reason why cloud computing is on the rise. Firms moving to the cloud can realize significant savings on hardware acquisition and maintenance; […]
Sometimes hackers go much further than trying to steal financial or business information; this is one of those cases. The Virginia Information Technologies Agency is talking to the board of elections and asking that they immediately stop use of their electronic voting devices. An examination revealed the system is lacking strong credentials and encryption. The […]
