January 2024

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Technology plays a pivotal role in driving efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. For small businesses, workforce technology modernization is both an opportunity and a challenge. Embracing modern technology can empower small businesses. It can help them thrive in a digital era. Yet many of them don’t keep up with modernization. For example, over 30% of small businesses haven’t upgraded systems in 4+ years. Some of the reasons small and medium businesses don’t upgrade their tech include: Limited funding Unsure how to modernize technology Stuck in the “old way is fine” mentality The benefits of upgrading technology are many. One study found the following. That 45% of businesses...

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Cyber Security Practices For Remote Workers

With many organisations employees still working remotely from home, there are more cyber threats than if they were working from the office.  It’s crucial they follow strong cyber security practices. This article will provide tips on how your business’s remote workers can stay safe online and protect their own data, the companies data and the customers data. The Importance Of Remote Employees Following Cyber Security Practices Remote working poses new challenges and cyber risks. Cyber Security practices not only protects sensitive information, it also protects against cyberattacks performed by hackers who may exploit the vulnerabilities of home networks, devices and communication channels.The main...

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Some Cybersecurity attacks can sneak past spam filters undetected because of how sophisticated and realistic they appear.  These attacks are called Phishing. Instead of Fishing for fish, they are PHISHING for your log in credentials and credit card numbers.  They often to hold the data for ransom or for Identity theft purposes. A phishing attack can be carried out in mass or targeting to a specific company.  It’s not just your inbox you need to watch, phishing can be done through text message and social media messaging. This article will include common examples, how to recognise a phishing message/email, tips on avoidance and...

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Microsoft 365 has a powerful suite of cloud-based productivity tools. They can help you work smarter and faster. Microsoft has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. M365 was one of the very first all-in-one cloud tools, introduced as Office 365 in 2013. Now, Microsoft and its business tools are at the leading edge of generative AI. The Microsoft 365 platform has been adding some amazing AI innovations. They sit inside tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and more. If you know how to use them, these smart features can enhance your experience. As well as significantly boosting your productivity. Next, we...

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool. It can enhance the productivity, efficiency, and creativity of your staff. But AI also comes with some challenges and risks. Businesses need to address and manage these to use AI effectively. Establishing clear and ethical guidelines, or "AI rules," for staff interaction is essential. Otherwise, you may not know when AI is being used for business data. Employees may also be scared to use AI without direction. This can leave them missing out on incredible time savings. 64% of businesses expect AI to increase productivity. In this article, we will share some tips for setting up...

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Outsourcing your IT, Pros & Cons and How to choose the right one

Long gone are the “pen and paper” days of doing business and storing data. Businesses of all sizes are now immersed in the digital world and rely on technology and systems for their business to run effectively.Managing all this technology, keeping it all up to date and secure is a full time job, not one that people favour doing when running their business, heaven forbid something breaks.Outsourcing IT is beneficial for businesses of any size. What Outsourcing IT means: Does your current IT keep you awake at night?Outsourcing your IT to a trustworthy IT company, ensures you get a peaceful night sleep...

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Cybersecurity is of the upmost importance and strong passwords play a crucial part in keeping your accounts safe and secure.Each person accesses numerous websites and accounts on a daily basis, this means different passwords for each. Remembering them all is a challenge, this leads people into the trap of using easy to remember passwords, duplicating them into each account. Which means a huge security risk for your business.This article will cover everything you and your staff need to know, let’s begin. Why Strong Passwords Are Important: “Easy to guess, Easy to hack!”When easy to remember/guess passwords are used, they usually consist of...

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The use of AI-driven processes is exploding. Every time you turn around, software has gotten more intelligent. Harnessing the power of AI and machine learning is crucial for staying competitive. Microsoft is a pioneer in the tech industry and this new AI era. It continues to lead the way with innovative solutions designed to empower businesses. One such innovation is Microsoft Sales Copilot. This is a tool poised to reshape the future of business. Next, we'll delve into what Microsoft Sales Copilot is. As well as how it is revolutionising the world of sales and customer insights. The Birth of Microsoft Sales Copilot Microsoft...

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