The blockchain has made quite an impact, beginning as the technology that powers Bitcoin before branching out into different use cases that many businesses are already taking advantage of. Listed below are the benefits and shortcomings of the numerous varieties that blockchain now comes in, and how they are commonly utilized.
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Over the past year millions of businesses have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, it may not surprise you that you will have to adjust your budget to accommodate the massive amount of changes that we will see as everyday life begins to normalize. Listed below are some of the financial challenges your business is sure to have to deal with when social distancing is a distant memory.
Workplace stress has increasingly been viewed as a prescient issue for businesses, with an enhanced focus on identifying the causes and mitigating the impacts. A recently published patent from Microsoft helps to demonstrate how seriously this is now taken… although it also raises the question: do we really need technology’s help to identify when we feel stressed?
Ransomware has been a significant problem for the past several years. Once known for breaching networks directly, the establishment of uncrackable encryption left hackers looking to change their strategies. Now they use scams to get people to give them access to network resources. If they are successful, it can deliver more than headaches for a business. Below is a look at what makes ransomware so dangerous and how your business can combat the constant attacks that come your way.
Whether you are just a fledgling small business just trying to get your feet off the ground or a larger-scale organization with a multitude of clients, one thing will always remain the same: in the modern business world, the cloud is king, and it has the potential to change the way that your business operates for the better.
Most organizations have compliance regulations they need to meet. 2021 is becoming somewhat of a tipping point for some. Businesses are dealing with the development of new data privacy laws that will surely add some responsibilities on top of already established regulations. Below is a look at compliance and why it is critical to stay on top of it.
Deciding to start a business is a big shift in a person’s life, but it can be extraordinarily rewarding. Regardless of what business you plan on opening, there are some technologies that can work to make your new business easier to manage and can help you transition into the world of entrepreneurship. Listed below are three technology tools the small business startup needs.
Headlines have been filled with news pertaining to the recent hack of Colonial Pipeline, which resulted in significant gasoline shortages up the east coast of the nation. While the pipeline has been restored, the way this was accomplished sets a dangerous precedent. Furthermore, the attack seems to have set off bigger infrastructural changes in the political space.
Businesses need to maximize productivity however they can. Some look to software to make this happen. When looking for productivity software, it may seem like you are looking at the same thing over and over again. While we admit that many productivity programs are similar, it’s critical that you acquire the software that will give your organization the tools it needs to succeed. Listed below is a look at how you can find the right productivity apps for your business’ needs.
Did you know that maps as we know them are remarkably skewed? Due to some centuries-old superiority complexes and prejudices, the maps we’ve all been raised looking at have never been 100% accurate. However, this problem could soon be an element of cybercrime thanks to a developing technology that many have yet to take seriously, deepfake images, and how they could revolutionize cybercrime moving forward.
It is undeniable that businesses have increasingly been relying more on technology. The past year has been especially digital as millions of people were working remotely, many who required some type of technology support. Let's discuss how businesses like ours were able to provide comprehensive IT support to so many people while they worked from home.
Because of the protection it can offer your business, data backup is a necessary tool for you to have; that is, provided it has the requisite security and reliability you’ll need should you ever have to lean on it. Listed below are a few guidelines to help you be sure that your backup is trustworthy enough to stake your organization's future on.
Few things are more horrifying for a modern business to consider than the idea that they will be hacked, regardless of that their size or industry. After all, hacking can, will, and does cause significant damage across basically all aspects of your organization. This is precisely why it is so imperative that, should a business be hacked, the proper steps are taken in response.
Accessibility to the Internet is a hot topic because almost everyone should be afforded Internet access at this point. The fact that some people don’t have access to the Internet places them at an extreme disadvantage. One group that has significant problems with accessibility are disabled people. What can be done about that?
Remote work is often praised for its various benefits; there are certainly plenty of them to account for. On the other hand, it must also be noted that remote work is not perfect. Take the environmental impacts it can have, for example. Listed below are tips about how working from home can prove better for the environment, while also addressing the serious issues it has contributed to, and how we can help minimize some of them.