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Amazon phones to become a reality soon

Amazon is using its Alexa technology to ensure success at its second attempt at internet-based telephony. The company’s newly released patent details a phone system that will use the voice-controlled technology of their Alexa-powered devices to make and receive calls. Here’s everything we know so far. How it works Amazon’s 3D-enabled Fire Phone was its […]

How to reduce data loss in Office 365

Microsoft understands the value of your business’s data and the costly repercussions of losing it. That’s why they’ve released a slew of security and compliance tools for Office 365 subscribers. But given the increasing sophistication and frequency of data breaches, Office 365 cloud security solutions won’t be enough to protect your files. You’ll need to […]

WannaCry: A historic cyberattack

WannaCry is one of the few malware campaigns to become a household name. It’s educated countless people on the reality of ransomware and the vulnerability of their data. If you’re still worried about whether you’re at risk, we’ve collected everything you need to know right here. Ransomware review Ransomware is a specific type of malware […]

How to defend against WannaCry

The WannaCry ransomware, a type of malware that encrypts a victim’s files and extorts them for money, has already affected thousands of machines worldwide. Unfortunately, the success of this attack is just the beginning. According to security researchers, other hackers will probably develop stronger WannaCry variants in the coming months. And if you don’t want […]

4 Tips for better server management

For all the talk about server hardware and capacity, none of it means a thing if you aren’t carefully managing the physical space surrounding your server. If you’re worried about getting the most out of your investment, follow these four tips for taking better care of your hardware. Mount your servers properly Small businesses are […]

Windows Server 2016 and virtualization

Virtualization is becoming so popular that businesses are finally seeing the technology being packaged with the solutions they already know and love. The Windows operating system is a great example of a solution that grants you access to features like containers and software-defined storage. A brief history of Windows Server The Windows Server operating system […]

What to look for in a VoIP distributor

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is changing the way small- and medium-sized businesses communicate. Due to VoIP’s affordability and efficiency, VoIP distributors are selling these feature-rich phone systems like hot cakes. But before deciding to purchase one, you need to make sure your VoIP distributor has the chops your business is looking for. Highly-trained technical […]

Machine learning boosts productivity

Have you noticed how your G Suite applications have been making smart suggestions to you lately? Relax, you’re not being spied on by cyber criminals; it’s just G Suite’s machine learning algorithm making task suggestions based on data gathered from your most frequent activities. Machine learning capabilities are integrated into Google apps not only to […]

More security features for Office 365

With the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, businesses need even stronger security tools to defend their sensitive documents. Fortunately, Office 365 subscribers now have more advanced security tools to stay ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape. If you are concerned about security and compliance, these new Office 365 features could help. Threat Intelligence Threat Intelligence for […]

The most advanced Gmail phishing scam yet

If employee training and education isn’t an integral part of your cybersecurity strategy, a recent scam might force you to reconsider. Instead of relying on complicated programming code to steal and destroy data, hackers are increasingly relying on human errors to get the job done. Even well-trained users are falling for the most recent ploy, […]