Looking Out for Email Scams During the Holiday Season
Email scams are back in the news again this holiday season as many of them end up in company emails in the guise of real holiday shopping sites. CBS News recently reported on just how sophisticated these new email scams are in fooling companies. One of the reasons employees are so easily duped is because the emails look […]
KPMG: Executives Want Cloud Computing To Improve Employee Productivity
Business executives are looking to cloud computing to improve employee productivity. That’s according to a KPMG study published recently. According to the survey of 500 leaders in business, 42% said that they are embracing the cloud to fill technology gaps so that employees can have easier access to business resources. That’s almost triple the amount of 15% that recognized the […]
Know the signs of an email scam
Each year, well-intentioned Americans report losing billions of dollars to email scams. Some blame naivety or just plain ignorance, but the reality is that while computer users are warned to look out for scams, most never learn what to look for to identify the difference between legitimate email and something malicious. Here are some easy to spot warning […]
Keeping the “Bring Your Own Device” Policy In Line With Your Network Security
Bring your own device (BYOD) is a trend that has been developing over the past few years. It’s good for companies because employees bringing in their own devices ultimately results in cost-savings. In addition, employees seem to like it as well because they more comfortable working on their own devices. Sounds good, right? There’s just […]
Is Your Data Safe from Earthquakes?
“Location, location, location!” If you’ve ever leased or purchased a home or office space, you know that location is a serious consideration affecting said purchase in numerous ways. But the importance of place doesn’t begin and end with physical real estate. What about your virtual real estate? Your important business files and documents? It’s important […]
Is your company sending spam? How to keep your system from being utilized by spammers
Email spam certainly isn’t a new problem. Since the late 90s email spam has been flooding the inboxes of everyone from your grandmother to high-profile executives. It is, however, a persistent one, and the problems it presents can be multifaceted. When looking into spam prevention, there are a few things a company must consider in order to […]
Inventory Management: A Problem Of Big Data
Large companies have vast inventories of products, product components, raw materials, and tools. Often these inventories are located in multiple geographic regions. Many companies keep track of their inventories through the use of barcodes and databases that store information which might include an item’s location, price, quantity, serial number, the vendor, date of purchase, date […]
Integrating Mobile App Development into Your Business Game Plan
The importance of mobile app development in today’s business is more important than ever. With the increasing move of consumers to the mobile platform, you cannot afford to not be in this huge market. But where do you start? What if you have no programming knowledge or ability in this area? How will you keep up with […]
Installing SAN (Storage Area Network) is a Worthwhile Investment for Business
It’s understood that most computers today are attached to storage devices. SAN (Storage Area Network) is designed for universal storage connectivity. SAN is designed to connect a number of computers to a variety of storage devices. This means computers are able to determine ownership and even share data when necessary. According to an article in MCP Magazine, “The […]
Industry series: Why Proper Data Centers Are Crucial for Retail
We are inching toward becoming a cashless society. In fact, 60% of transactions are now made with a credit or debit card. Pair that with services like Apple Pay, PayPal and Google Wallet, and paper money is likely to continue to decrease in popularity. That means your retail business relies on these digital payment methods […]
