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For many, a digital strategy is as simple as deciding how many computers you need to buy for employees. Others incorporate a much broader scope including things such as customer-facing systems, competitive analysis and cybersecurity risks. Obviously, goals fluctuate a lot when you are lookin…

As the pandemic moves to our rear-view mirror, many of the forced changes that came about during the pandemic are still very much in our forward landscape. Many businesses, though, are starting to question the supposed “new normal.” Things th…

In August of 2022, LastPass notified customers of a security incident, wherein “threat actors” gained access to their systems. When LastPass initially reported the breech, it sounded minor. As the months rolled on, LastPass released new infor…

A relatively common question in the information technology (IT) space is “how can I choose a new ERP for my business.” That one comes up a lot and it’s actually a tough question to answer. The problem is that there are many ERP options out th…

Back in the Nineteen-Eighties, George Carlin made a joke about doctors: “Do you realize that somewhere in the world is the worst doctor? Has to be, process of elimination, sooner or later you’re gonna find the worst doctor. And the weird part…

Twenty years ago, we were warned against viruses. “Better get a good antivirus so you are protected.” We don’t really talk about viruses anymore because these types of cyber-attacks have evolved to include a whole variety of nasty risks, gene…

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For many, IT is all technical and about as understandable as Gabby Johnson’s authentic frontier gibberish in “Blazing Saddles.” I have seen the glazed over expressions as the information technology (IT) staff starts talking about RAM and gigabytes. Well, it’s not all techno-speak and overly …

Have you ever seen those social media posts about plumbers and rates? The one where it shows the rate is $100, but if you watch, it’s $125, and if you help the rate is $200. I see that one a lot, but I know a lot of plumbers. The purpose of that post is to say, “I know what I’m doing and you…

With so many consumers heading online these days, a website can be one of the most powerful tools for businesses in reaching customers and showcasing products and services. This is especially true when it’s built with the end user in mind and organized with easy-to-follow navigation, quality…

Before talking about the “dark” web, we need to review some basic understanding of the internet. There are three different areas on the internet and they are the “Surface Web,” “Deep Web” and the “Dark Web.” We will concentrate here on describing the “Dark Web.” Let’s start by defining what …

The information technology and medical industries have a lot in common. We both put a lot of importance on privacy, we’re both snazzy dressers and we both have many specialty areas. You wouldn’t generally see a proctologist for an ankle injury, at least without a little explanation, and you …

The information-technology (IT) industry is experiencing substantial supply shortages, as are all industries. In the IT sector, the shortage of semiconductors (sometimes called microchips) has made acquiring networking equipment, PCs and laptops nearly impossible and certainly more expensive…

Working from home isn’t the same as working in the office. Keeping a standard nine to five schedule may work for some, but it doesn’t really take advantage of the many opportunities provided by working at home. Let’s face it, there is a lot o…

E-commerce has certainly elevated the sales landscape, especially for small businesses. In this day and age, when it is so easy to spend a few minutes researching a product on the internet, and a couple of clicks can get that product to your …

I was once told by an information-technology (IT) coworker that “ IT guys struggle to accept others ideas because we are too used to being the smartest people in the room.” What he meant was “your idea cannot possibly be better than mine beca…

Ownership is one of the key traits that define a manager. Managers have accepted responsibility for more than just their job. All of the traditional rules and priorities of being an employee go out the window for managers. Nine to five? Not l…

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Cyber Insurance has been a hot topic lately. Many companies started cyber policies in January and now are scrambling to fulfill their obligation by the end of Quarter 1. I can save you some trouble in telling you that they’re not going to che…