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3 simple actions to make the transition back into the office easier

Working from home is a very freeing experience. Going from your home office back to the cubicle – not so much. One minute you’re happily working away in your pajama uniform with the whole day stretched out in front of you. The next, you’re watching the clock from your gray, [...]

6 tips for polishing up your PowerPoint like a pro

Having first hit the market in March 1987 – at a time when its system requirements were a whopping 512K of RAM (!) – PowerPoint recently celebrated its 33rd birthday. It’s built quite the following over the years as well, to the point that it is estimated that some 30 million PowerPoint presentations [...]

Don’t panic: how to recover lost data from your PC

It can happen to anyone. You’re diligently working on a deadline and – BAM! Your computer crashes, wiping out your hard work. And who among us hasn’t accidentally deleted a crucial file or mistakenly erased an important email? It’s a sinking feeling that can hit hard, but don’t panic. There [...]

What you need to know about software-defined networking

Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is a set of technologies designed to help companies get the best performance out of their network infrastructure. While there are those that still claim that SDN won’t improve the performance of smaller organizations, there are, in reality, major benefits to be had for much smaller companies. [...]

Three essential rules for all cloud applications

If you’re using cloud applications while your employees are working from home, you are justified to be concerned about data privacy and security. The company hosting your data is ultimately responsible for keeping hackers out of THEIR network, but most cloud breaches are due to USER ERROR. Here are a [...]

How to handle business interruption risk in 4 simple steps

While COVID-19 is making risk management a priority for organizations around the world, it’s not the only threat to your business operations in 2020 and beyond. The hard truth is that there is a wide range of risk factors that can interrupt your business operations. From major natural disasters to [...]

Don’t forget about physical security!

The greatest threats to your company and its data come from hackers and cybercriminals. It’s just as important, however, to ensure the physical security of your devices while working from home. Implement these recommendations: Shut down your device and store it in a secure place before leaving your home for [...]

Staying safe in the IT age of manufacturing

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution unfolds, IT is dramatically changing the manufacturing industry. For some, this is a scary prospect – because where there are computers, there are hackers and viruses. However, while there are undoubtedly risks, IT should be associated with greater output and profits, not costly shutdowns. Just [...]

Don’t do THIS on your work laptop or PC

It’s easy to become a little more relaxed when working from the comfort of your living room or home office. Surfing over to Facebook, other social media, or even personal e-mail accounts can be very tempting. But the only thing you should use your company’s workstation or laptop for is [...]

A 4-step guide to fostering trust with remote employees

For the past several weeks it’s been business as unusual for pretty much everyone. With millions working remotely, some for the first time, employees and managers alike are adjusting to our collective new normal. Technology like video conferencing software, instant messaging and real-time document editing have certainly made this transition [...]