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If you have just acquired a new Windows PC, you are probably wondering whether you should also buy third-party antivirus software to protect against numerous threats from malware and other viruses. The good news is that both Windows 10 and Windows 11 now come with their own antivirus known as Microsoft Defender Antivirus or Windows…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know too well that we’re currently in the middle of a bear market. Investment prices, which were rather stable and holding their own at the beginning of the year have, unfortunately, reached their lowest level since the onset of the pandemic. Simply put, we’re standing at the edge of…
IT procurement is the ongoing activity of acquiring IT assets to achieve organizational objectives and improve efficiency. In Small and Midsized Businesses (SMBs) that are constantly growing, IT procurement is unavoidable, thus, a vital step. For you to gain the most out of your IT expenditure, your IT strategy and procurement should constantly match organizational…
As a leading healthcare investor in Jacksonville, Florida, you need to be aware of this sector’s threats. Lately, the medical industry has seen ransomware attacks and other cyber challenges such as business email compromises, insider cyber threats, data breaches, and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDOS). The healthcare industry should be the last sector that cybercriminals should attack,…
When choosing service technology, you have three options: cloud computing, hybrid, and on-premise. However, deciding between the three options is complex and more complicated when you consider the number of vendors and providers to choose from. Understanding the three solutions helps you select the most appropriate for your business. Cloud Computing Cloud computing is an…
Law firms are increasingly becoming lucrative targets for cybercriminals. They collect and store tons of sensitive data, including tax returns, intellectual property information, and valuable corporate data. Simply put, lawyers have access to intellectual property, trade secrets, and figurative skeletons in their clients’ closets. To an average person, the files on an attorney’s computer are essentially…
Azure DevOps is gaining popularity across different sectors, thanks to its ability to create a collaborative culture. The manufacturing sector has largely embraced this cloud-based innovation to streamline processes, improve efficiency, as well as scale production. All manufacturers need a data-centric approach, and the Azure DevOps approach seems to get it right. If you are…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new reality with it; telecommuting is at its peak, and an unprecedented amount of (mis)information is circulating on the Internet. Cybercriminals have taken advantage of this to ramp up their activities. Thus, it’s best to understand the cybercriminal landscape in the current pandemic, the most common attacks, and how to protect…
Technology is critical to your business, and when there is a breakdown, your business processes suffer. While you may not associate your company with having an IT department, your technology stack would disagree. Think of your laptops, desktops, machines on the line, mobile devices, router, network modem, and switch and what would happen if one…
In August 2021, Microsoft announced that it would release Windows 11 later in the year. The free upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 will be available to all eligible Windows 10 PCs and new machines that come pre-loaded with the OS. According to Microsoft, the new OS brings a unique Windows experience and delivers what users love. The new…