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5 Ways to Implement Secure IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) in Your Small Business

Even the most powerful IT hardware today will eventually become outdated or faulty and will need to be retired. However, these retired servers, laptops, and storage devices hold a secret: they contain highly sensitive data. Simply throwing them in the recycling bin or...

3 Simple Power Automate Workflows to Automatically Identify and Terminate Unused Cloud Resources

The cloud makes it easy to create virtual machines, databases, and storage accounts with just a few clicks. The problem is, these resources are often left running long after they’re needed. This “cloud sprawl,” the unmanaged growth of cloud resources, can quietly...

Your 2025 Privacy Compliance Checklist and What You Need to Know About the New Data Laws

Privacy regulations are evolving rapidly, and 2025 could be a pivotal year for businesses of all sizes. With new state, national, and international rules layering on top of existing requirements, staying compliant is no longer optional. A basic policy won’t suffice;...

The SMB Guide to Making Your Website and Documents Digitally Accessible

Have you ever thought about how many potential customers leave your website because of accessibility issues? It’s not just a guess. A UK Click-Away Pound survey found that 69% of disabled internet users leave websites that aren’t accessible. For small and medium...

The Hidden Risk of Integrations: A Checklist for Vetting Third-Party Apps (API Security)

Modern businesses depend on third-party apps for everything from customer service and analytics to cloud storage and security. But this convenience comes with risk, every integration introduces a potential vulnerability. In fact, 35.5% of all recorded breaches in 2024...

The AI Policy Playbook: 5 Critical Rules to Govern ChatGPT and Generative AI

ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, such as DALL-E, offer significant benefits for businesses. However, without proper governance, these tools can quickly become a liability rather than an asset. Unfortunately, many companies adopt AI without clear policies or...

How to Use a Password Manager and Virtual Cards for Zero-Risk Holiday Shopping

Have you ever been concerned about your credit card or personal data getting stolen while shopping online? You’re not alone. Each holiday season, as millions of shoppers flock online for convenience, hackers ramp up their activity. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...

Beyond Licensing: How to Stop Wasting Money onYour Microsoft 365 Security and Copilot Add-Ons

Microsoft 365 is a powerful platform that helps a business in many ways. It boosts collaboration and streamlines operations, among other benefits. However, many companies waste money on unnecessary licenses and features that are not fully used. Fortunately, you...

Your Business’s Digital Compass: Creating an IT Roadmap for Small Business Growth

Small businesses often struggle to leverage technology effectively. It can be a challenge just to survive, much less thrive. In many cases, they instinctively fall back on a reactive approach to IT challenges, rather than planning and acting proactively. That’s where...

Navigating Cloud Compliance: Essential Regulations in the Digital Age

The mass migration to cloud-based environments continues as organizations realize the inherent benefits. Cloud solutions are the technology darlings of today’s digital landscape. They offer a perfect marriage of innovative technology and organizational needs. However,...
What Is App Fatigue & Why Is It a Security Issue?

What Is App Fatigue & Why Is It a Security Issue?

The number of apps and web tools that employees use on a regular basis continues to increase. Most departments have about 40-60 different digital tools that they use. 71% of employees feel they use so many apps that it makes work more complex.Many of the apps that we...

These Everyday Objects Can Lead to Identity Theft

These Everyday Objects Can Lead to Identity Theft

You wouldn’t think a child’s toy could lead to a breach of your personal data. But this happens all the time. What about your trash can sitting outside? Is it a treasure trove for an identity thief trolling the neighborhood at night?Many everyday objects can lead to...

How to Use the New Virtual Appointments in Microsoft Teams

How to Use the New Virtual Appointments in Microsoft Teams

Scheduling appointments is a common activity. Salespeople often set up virtual appointments to answer questions about a product. Software companies allow people to schedule live demos. Telehealth therapists allow clients to book video sessions.Those are just a few...

Check Out the Coolest Tech from CES 2023

Check Out the Coolest Tech from CES 2023

At the beginning of each year, a group of global innovators meets. They introduce and show off breakthrough technologies. It’s done at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is typically held each January in the U.S.This year, over 3,200 exhibitors from 173...