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Rapid advancements in technology are enhancing how companies operate. Leading businesses are enhancing workflow, research, customer service, cybersecurity, and more with these new tools. Let’s learn what some of them are.
With cybersecurity dangers on the rise, companies are in the habit of adding more protocols and tools that protect their business from expensive cyber breaches. On average, every company nowadays has at least 35 security points — ways to protect their network and systems. Nevertheless, attacks keep happening and hackers manage to find vulnerabilities they can exploit — even when it comes to businesses that have multiple security points.
Credit cards and all kinds of special offers abound everywhere. So, how are consumers supposed to know which ones to go for? It can be quite confusing but savvy shoppers know that they can always count on MoneySmart for all of the inside info about all things money-related and especially credit card offers.
Investing in help desk tools is a great way to create unmatched customer experiences that put you ahead of your competition. But investing in help desk software may not make the difference you wish to get if it doesn’t have the suitable features. The right features can vary from one industry to another. However, there are some standard must-have features irrespective of your industry. If you are new to using help desk software or want to invest in one, this post highlights the bare minimum features you may need to have on your help-desk software.
Out of all of the things you can find on the dark web, perhaps one of the few positive finds is that of giving the general public a vast library of knowledge about criminal activity. With this crucial knowledge at hand, prospective cyber security companies can get invaluable information about where hackers are focusing all of their energy, and this research is essential to the overall protection of society.
Google workplace provides a great way for businesses to communicate and collaborate with their employees. However, to take full advantage of the features Google workplace offers, it is important to set up email authentication. In this Google workspace SPF tutorial, we will show you how to set up SPF records for your Google workplace email address.
The year is 2025. Companies are evolving to digital changes and remaining operations to survive and prosper in a new normal. Leaders in the technology industry are seeking innovative methods to create business success while staying ahead of changing client expectations and needs. That all sounds good, but what does this future actually look like? What kind of innovations can we expect to transform the upcoming year and beyond?
Besides budding entrepreneurs and businesses, hackers also have a keen interest in web applications. Their interactive design creates potential flaws that can be exploited to breach and steal sensitive information. Half of all data breaches start with web applications, and attacks that target web apps are on the rise. What’s more, a staggering nine out of ten apps are vulnerable to cyberattacks. Therefore, it’s highly likely that your web application is going to be a target.
Many crypto projects, like EOS, are built on an amazing list of promises and claims. The promise of no transaction costs built hype, as did the provision of infrastructure to deal with large numbers of transactions at once. There were news conferences, huge marketing efforts, and a media circus that contributed to a huge interest in EOS, and as a result, a significant sum of money was raised from investors.
Certifications are the first step in ensuring that a candidate is qualified to perform specific types of tasks and that their qualifications are up to par. This is important because organizations are always on the lookout for the more highly skilled professionals in the initial phase of the recruitment process. These certifications are necessary for both the employee and the organization because they improve your knowledge, teach you how an organization should operate, and enable you to put that knowledge into practice in the organization to enhance the organization’s capability.
There is a consensus within cybersecurity circles that cyber risk quantification (CRQ) is a cornerstone of modern enterprise risk management programs and helps CISOs and security teams communicate cyber risk to the Board. However, debates around what constitutes cyber risk quantification lead into more murky waters. Is it a risk rating of 1-5, created by polling the security staff? A maturity score based on the number of cybersecurity controls in place? A security rating based on technical vulnerabilities?
Cloud computing has been around for many years now, with its primary driver being the need to increase agility and reduce the cost of doing business. While there has always been concern about data security in cloud computing, the biggest test on the technology came in 2020 as many organizations shifted to cloud computing to allow their employees to work from home.
As data center utilization and the creation of data by modern enterprises continues to boom, enterprises are constantly evaluating the most efficient solutions for moving data into, out of, and within their data center and colocation environments. Wavelength services have been growing in popularity in recent years as a high bandwidth, often low-cost alternative for data center connectivity. Here’s why.
More and more companies are using AI-based systems for voice, messaging, or text communication with visitors to websites and online stores. Often, such chatbots are also used on platforms such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or to respond to SMS messages. They are programmed to answer questions and perform tasks.
Reduced productivity is one of the main drawbacks of downtime. And in today’s highly competitive business environment characterized by 24x7x365 operation, uptime and round-the-clock service are crucial for your company’s success. Therefore, the last thing you want is the slightest business downtime; otherwise, your business won’t have an edge over its other competitors in the industry.
After a lean couple of years in many cases for business owners due to the global pandemic and other challenges, there’s nothing more exciting than seeing a venture moving ahead in leaps and bounds. However, growth isn’t always the easiest thing to keep up with, plan for, or manage when it happens. If you have rapid growth, this can be even trickier. To give your business the best chance of long-term success and maximize the expansion you’re seeing right now, it helps to follow a few essential strategies.
Cybersecurity threats are nothing to scoff at. In today’s world, being hacked means being vulnerable to other equally serious security issues, such as identity theft, loss of personal information, monetary theft, and the list goes on.
Today, cybersecurity attacks can target any business. Everyone is at risk, whether it’s a large-scale corporation or a small business. Although data breach reports mainly focus on corporations and government agencies, small and medium businesses are also at risk of a cybersecurity attack. In most cases, they lack proper protection, which might be due to budget deficiency or believing they’ll not fall victim to a potential breach.
In many ways, 2021 was a difficult year for cybersecurity. Solar Winds, Colonial Pipeline, and hundreds of other high-profile breaches caused significant economic and security consequences. Ransomware struck heavily, wreaking havoc on many small and medium-sized enterprises. Perhaps most concerning was how adversaries targeted and exploited critical infrastructure and supply chain security flaws faster than before.
Implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is a big investment for any business. To its full potential, an ERP system may improve your company’s efficiency and quality, increase profits and productivity, and reduce costs and errors while allowing you to maximize your customer service. Getting the most out of an ERP system involves more than just implementing it, and because it’s an investment, it’s crucial to know how to use the ERP system to ensure you’re getting all the benefits it offers.
Digital technologies are changing work conditions faster and faster. But the pandemic situation tremendously accelerated traditional workplace changes to remote locations outside the office. It’s a known fact that even in a pre-pandemic period, remote work or work from home and the hybrid work models were popular among some companies and employers.
Even if you don’t work in the IT industry, it pays to know a bit about it. That’s because if you own a company or work for one, you will probably need to know somewhat about technology. Maybe you use apps, computers, servers, etc., as part of your daily life. Two-factor authentication is an IT concept you should know about if you have never heard of it before. This article will serve as a two-factor authentication beginner’s guide. We will get into a bit of detail about this concept, which some IT professionals abbreviate as 2FA.
Information searching is all about finding the right answers to data seeking questions. Intelligent searching eradicates data silos from occurring and allows employees and customers to find the relevant information they require – both swiftly and efficiently.
In bygone days, data integration methods included resource-intensive iterations of ETL procedures, and manual scrubbing and script-creation. Historically, these methods were labor-intensive, could be quite expensive, and were prone to human error or technological misfire. Yet in today’s world, companies must be able to extract and synthesize data from an increasing range and type of sources into a unified view. Luckily, data integration technology has evolved from its fraught and sluggish ancestry into a vital, streamlined component of everyday business practices.
The world of digital technology is always changing. One of the most challenging parts of this change is trying to keep up with the latest trends in software development. For many companies, this means spending more time and resources on developing software themselves, rather than focusing on their core business.
Overlays are utilized by businesses and organizations looking for a quick and cost-effective solution to establish accessibility compliance online. Business owners who recently realized the importance of accessibility for ethical and legal reasons usually lack in-house resources and expertise to resolve accessibility issues efficiently. As a result, majority turn to accessibility overlay enhancements on their online platforms to avoid complications, such as getting sued under the ADA.
Data has proven to be one of the most valued assets of the 21st century. Companies collect thousands of terabytes of information about their clients, competitors, and business. This helps improve customer retention and come up with interesting strategies.
Business Process Management Systems (BPMS) are a way for organizations to manage their internal business processes. BPMS allows for increased efficiency and greater customer satisfaction by helping you to do things like reduce costs, increase revenue, and make sure all aspects of your company are running as efficiently as possible. In order to implement these systems, companies need to know about the basics of the system.
Help desk software can greatly improve your customer service. But, with so much choice in the market, it can be difficult to find the right help desk system for your business. Should you choose a locally installed on-site system or one that’s cloud-based? What about closed versus open source software? The answer largely depends on your business’s unique needs. If your business is expanding, ideally you want help desk software that can scale up as your customer base grows. In this case, we recommend choosing an open source help desk system.
Buy now pay later (BNPL) is a payment method many of us have used before. Most people use it for one-off purchases that they can’t afford – some people get carried away with it. It’s a form of credit offered by creditors that means every purchase made is like a mini loan. Miss the payments, and it can affect your credit score.
