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14 Helpful Tips for New Year Digital Decluttering

By Lilly Ice | January 9, 2024

These days, our digital uses are intricately woven into the fabric of our lives. From emails to photos, documents to apps, our devices store tons of information at various levels of logical and emotional priority. We often feel overwhelmed at the sight of an endless inbox or app library. As the new year begins, now…

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New SEC Cybersecurity Requirements And Your Company

By Lilly Ice | January 8, 2024

Cybersecurity has become paramount for businesses across the globe. Increasing technology and increasing threat level advance hand in hand.  It’s always been an arms race, after all. Given the nature of this arms race, this, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced new rules around cybersecurity. These new requirements will significantly impact businesses, of…

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Beware of These 2024 Emerging Technology Threats

By Lilly Ice | December 15, 2023

The global cost of a data breach last year was USD $4.45 million, an increase of 15% over three years. As we step into 2024, staying aware of emerging technology threats represents a crucial priority. Tech threats can easily disrupt and harm your business. Technology evolves at a crazy rapid pace. This evolution brings new…

Switching from PTSN to Cloud IP Phones

By Lilly Ice | December 14, 2023

For over a century, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has overseen the handling of phone calls in the United States through the public switched telephone network (PSTN). The PSTN serves as the overarching term for the intricate infrastructure of telephone lines, satellite links, and switching centers, seamlessly connecting one caller to another upon entering a…

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These 18 Sustainable Tech Habits Are a Win for Your Bottom Line

By Lilly Ice | November 15, 2023

Today’s world demands sustainability, not just as a buzzword but as a necessity. Businesses worldwide are progressively adopting eco-friendly practices, driven not only by their positive impact on the environment but also by the benefits they offer to the bottom line. Sustainable technology habits extend beyond merely reducing your carbon footprint; they involve enhancing efficiency,…

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10 Biggest Cybersecurity Mistakes of Small Companies

By Lilly Ice | November 5, 2023

Cybercriminals can launch very sophisticated attacks. But it’s often lax cybersecurity practices that enable most breaches. This is especially true when it comes to small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Small business owners often don’t prioritize cybersecurity measures. They may be just fully focused on growing the company. They think they have a lower data breach…

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Cybersecurity Awareness: Strengthening Your Team’s Defense with Essential Cyber Hygiene

By Lilly Ice | October 10, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so does the need for heightened awareness and proactive measures to safeguard sensitive information. We missed publishing this one during October, but we still wanted to draw your attention to Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Cybersecurity can seem like an insurmountable task for everyday people. But it’s not only a job for…

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How to Keep Your Smart Home from Turning Against You

By Lilly Ice | October 4, 2023

Today we feature a guest nightmare author! The Technology Press writes all about the nightmares that smart homes can cause.  Read on! Smart homes have become a ubiquitous part of modern living. It doesn’t even seem unusual anymore to tell your refrigerator to add milk to the digital grocery list. Smart homes offer unparalleled convenience…

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Does Your Business Have Any “Cybersecurity Skeletons” in the Closet?

By Lilly Ice | October 2, 2023

It’s October, so let’s dive into a topic to give you the chills—cybersecurity skeletons in the closet. You might not have old skeletons hidden away in the basement. But there’s a good chance of cybersecurity vulnerabilities lurking in the shadows, waiting in the dark to wreak havoc. You can’t fix what you can’t see so…

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What Is SaaS Ransomware & How To Defend Against It?

By Lilly Ice | September 22, 2023

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) revolutionized the way businesses operate. It offers convenience, scalability, and efficiency. No more dragging software from one device to another because everyone can collaborate easily in the cloud. But alongside its benefits, SaaS brings all new potential threats. When software and data live stored online, they’re more vulnerable to attacks. One of the…