Fear Machine Learning

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have brought us to the point where systems are using a combination of algorithms, analysis, and experience to learn and program themselves without human intervention. This type of progress has and will result in serious…

The Hidden IT Security Threats Right in Your Office Today

There are a lot of reports in the news about IT security threats and the damage they have caused. This has put a larger focus on implementing firewalls and anti-virus systems to prevent hackers from afar getting into our systems.…

Why Antivirus Doesn’t Work and What to do About it

In a previous article, I talked about how cyber crime is continuing to get more sophisticated, and how the offenders are getting away with larger amounts. In this article, we’ll look at AntiVirus software why it’s not always effective and…

Custom Software vs Off The Shelf: The Pros & Cons

Should You Use an Off The Shelf Software Solution or a Custom One? You want to be competitive and grow your business. How you manage and process data are essential factors for reaching both objectives. That’s where software comes in. Choosing…

The 6 Most Common IT Issues That Hinder SMB Owners

Having the right technology is critical for any business trying to stay ahead of the competition. It therefore comes as no surprise that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are spending upwards of $686 billion on their mission-critical technology. Unfortunately, 55% of SMBs feel that…

5 Ways Software Can Slow Down Your Workflow

We all depend on software to get things done. This is especially true for businesses, with some relying on upwards of 91 cloud service applications per department – and with most of those not even certified as being “enterprise ready”. So…

Dodging the Technology Traps that stalls growing business

We live in a world where the ever increasing accumulation of information has both helped businesses to thrive and succeed, but has also presented them with what often seems like insurmountable Information Technology traps. Q: What should an organization do…

How to Prevent Online Hackers from Hijacking your Wires

Despite all the IT security systems out there, online cyber criminals are getting away with increasingly larger amounts of information and money. The number of breeches is concerning with larger and larger amounts of data being illegally hacked. One specific…

An Example Of Why You Need A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)

It can happen in a moment. Bad storm, high winds, tree branches knock out power lines. What happens to your business when the lights go out? Sudden power outages often cause power surges, resulting in the improper shutdown of equipment…

How Off-the-Shelf Software Often Struggles to Meet Today’s Business Needs

Software is integral to driving business operations and engaging customers. However, while we all acknowledge the importance of software, we would generally prefer to manage our software costs (and that of our IT systems as a whole). This is especially…

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