The FBI reports that phishing emails compromise hundreds of thousands of business accounts every year, and Google is responding with a security tool that can actually stem the tide of dangerous messages: ...
Few things cause a business owner to panic like ransomware. And when systems freeze, files lock, and the business grinds to a halt, paying the ransom feels like the only way out. ...
When Wi-Fi speeds lag in your office, the usual suspects come to mind: bandwidth limitations, network congestion, or aging infrastructure. However, Broadband Genie examined the common reasons for slow Wi-Fi and found ...
Cybercriminals have a new tool to exploit businesses by tricking them into revealing sensitive information. Unfortunately, this one targets a trusted file type that most of us use daily: PDFs. Security researchers ...
Artificial intelligence has become part of the typical workday for most of us. From drafting reports to crunching numbers, AI tools eliminate some of the more tedious aspects of work. Who doesn’t ...
Artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, are changing not only how we work but also how we think about risk. These tools can boost productivity and spark creativity, but they’ve also created ...
Most businesses think their security ends at their firewall. It doesn't. When you outsource critical functions, such as cloud infrastructure, payroll processing, or customer data management, you're handing sensitive information to another ...
Managing a facility is more complex than ever. Between monitoring equipment, scheduling maintenance, meeting compliance requirements, and managing sustainability goals, facilities managers face mounting pressure. The good news? Technology in asset management ...
Running a business today means keeping a close eye on every expense, including your labor costs and employee productivity. But controlling the cost of your workforce isn’t just about logging hours anymore. ...
Work has fundamentally changed since 2020. As it turns out, the hybrid and remote setups that were initially "temporary" are now a big part of how business gets done. However, that means ...
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