Change can be difficult in business, but it can also usher in a new era of productivity and profitability. Microsoft is shooting for better ways to improve productivity and elevate data integrity with its new Microsoft 365 product. Name change Microsoft has time and again shown that they are willing to make drastic changes to […]

Microsoft Office 365 is now Microsoft 365 Business

Ways TaaS can redefine how you run your business
Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS) seems like a common, albeit vague, buzzword used by many tech experts nowadays. But beyond the preconceptions are fundamentally sound concepts that are changing the way businesses see and package themselves for the benefit of their clientele.

What HTTPS means for cybersecurity
As people’s reliance on the internet deepened through the years, cybercriminals also began to move more stealthily. Online shoppers, for instance, can be led to a payment page that has no HTTPS in its URL. If they enter their personal details on this page, they will be a prime target for identity theft without them […]

The four types of IDS and how they can protect your business
Intrusion detection is the practice of deploying devices and/or software to detect intruders or trespassers in a network. Intrusion detection systems (IDSs) help identify cyberthreats so they can be isolated from and prevent damage to the system and its contents.

Ways MSPs are empowering businesses amid a global crisis
To make it through the heightened economic uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are protecting their cash flows and focusing on their core competencies. Managed IT services providers (MSPs) are lending a hand, too — by empowering remote teams and helping small businesses leverage technology to keep operating despite the myriad challenges.

Researchers uncover new strain of Android malware
The Android operating system (OS) relies on an open-source code that allows users and manufacturers to modify their phones’ or tablets’ OSs. The problem is, Android’s open-sourced nature also makes it susceptible to cyberthreats. Recently, security experts found DEFENSOR ID — a new type of Android malware exploiting the system’s Accessibility Services.

Issues solved by managed intrusion detection systems
Washington, DC businesses regularly come to us with the question, “Isn’t intrusion detection something only the military needs?”. This is a fair question. In 2020, there are still many small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) that claim they’ve never experienced a cyberattack.

Boosting home Wi-Fi with wireless repeaters and access points
Fast, reliable Wi-Fi is a business necessity, whether you’re working in an office or at home. Now that more and more people are working remotely, having good home Wi-Fi is more important than ever. A wireless repeater device and additional access points may just be what you need to ensure a stable and lightning-fast wireless […]

What’s new with Microsoft’s update channels
Companies that use Microsoft 365 usually want the latest features of the productivity suite’s apps. However, not all companies want to receive updates at the same cadence. Whether you prefer to receive new app features ASAP or get them only once a month, there’s a way to customize your preferences, thanks to Microsoft’s update channels.