How to securely and effectively collect customer data
Customer data is one of the most valuable resources in business today. It helps companies better understand their clients’ needs and interests. However, before companies collect, use, and generate revenue from customer data, they must ensure compliance with data protection laws. Keep in mind these data collection tips to avoid legal fines and penalties. 1. […]
The business continuity benefits of cloud technology
Where you store your company’s data backups is vital to the success of your business continuity strategy. There are various storage media to choose from, but if you value flexibility and convenience, then you should look no further than cloud storage. Here are the benefits that the cloud offers. Improved uptime Many business owners think […]
Top 3 Password Recommendations
It seems like I am creating a new account almost every day for websites, remote applications, programs, or services. And I am not sure about you, but I already have way too many passwords to keep track of. This problem leads to the largest risks people and organizations face with passwords, their selection, and storage. […]
The War On Ukraine. What’s the Cyberthreat to our businesses?
We have all been shocked by developments in Ukraine in the last few days. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people caught up in the midst of this.
However, it would be remiss of us not to consider what impact the fallout has on our organizations. One of the potential impacts will come from cyberattacks against Western businesses, and this is the one that has taken up most of my thinking in the last couple of days.
5 Ways your business can benefit from dashboards
Data dashboards have become increasingly popular for businesses. These data visualization tools give you an overview of how your business is performing, and they cater to a wide variety of users, from marketing staff to project managers. Let’s take a look at how dashboards can support your business activities. Marketing insights Your organization’s marketing department […]
Here’s why your SMB should consider business intelligence
For years, big companies have been harnessing the power of business intelligence (BI) to improve business performance. And for them, paying experts to analyze large data sets is no issue. It’s different with small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). SMBs also store large volumes of data, but many SMB owners are wary of spending too much […]
The benefits of identity and access management to your organization
Every technology you use — whether it’s a cloud-based program, a mobile application, or on-premises servers — contains sensitive business data vital to conducting operations. So how can you ensure the security of such data from cyberthreats like identity theft, phishing attacks, and other forms of fraud? Identity and access management (IAM) is the answer […]
Why your company needs technology business reviews
Businesses across all industries need to invest in technology to remain competitive. But because not all technologies deliver on their promised benefits, it’s vital for business leaders and/or their IT partners to make sure that their technology investments are worth keeping. Here’s how technology business reviews can help in that regard. A technology business review […]
UPS: A must-have for network equipment
Power outages can happen anytime and for a number of reasons, including accidents and natural disasters such as fires and hurricanes. While there’s little your business can do to prevent a power outage, you can mitigate its impacts on your operations by deploying an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) for your computers and networking equipment. UPS […]
