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Why does HTTPS matter?

June 17th, 2020

Almost everyone in the world browses the internet every day. People look up information, shop, chat with friends, or just pass the time by surfing the web. Internet browsing has become second nature to us that we often forget one thing: checking our address bar for an “S” after the “HTTP” prefix.

How MSPs are supporting clients during the COVID-19 pandemic

June 15th, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic and the sweeping shutdowns to contain the spread of the virus brought about significant impacts on businesses. Many small companies realized they lacked the resources to rapidly adopt a remote work setup and tapped their IT partners to help address their technology demands.

Watch out for this Android malware

June 10th, 2020

Security researchers have discovered a new Android malware called DEFENSOR ID that snuck its way into the Google Play Store. Forensic analysis shows that the malware takes advantage of an Android device’s Accessibility Services to infiltrate the system and cause damage without being detected.

VoLTE: What is it, and how different is it from VoIP?

June 1st, 2020

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a must for today’s businesses. Compared to the old analog phone system, VoIP is a more effective communication tool. Aside from making voice calls, you can also do conference calls, send instant messaging, queue calls, have music on hold, and record calls with VoIP. But now there’s a new technology called Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE). How different are the two from each other, and is VoLTE poised to take over VoIP?

To know the difference between VoIP and VoLTE, let’s first examine the older of the two technologies.

Microsoft 365 update channels: What you need to know

May 29th, 2020

Many businesses using Microsoft 365 prefer to have the latest versions of the productivity suite's applications. Some businesses prefer to get updates as soon as they become available, while others prefer to update their systems on a predictable schedule.

Why you need the cloud in the middle of COVID-19

May 27th, 2020

With the COVID-19 lockdowns forcing most economic sectors to slow down, cloud technology can help your business survive and remain competitive. More specifically, you can cut costs and increase operational efficiency using the cloud.
Ensuring continuity and efficiency with the cloud
The need to stay at home and practice social distancing have changed the way many businesses operate.

Why your SMB needs a business continuity plan (BCP)

May 25th, 2020

Multiple things can disrupt the operations of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), such as natural disasters or cyberattacks. This can lead to lost revenue, or in some extreme cases, business closure. But having a concrete business continuity plan (BCP) in place will help your business recover quickly after a disaster.

How to protect your business printers from hackers

May 20th, 2020

Organizations spend resources on keeping their technology and devices secure, but they often overlook one crucial piece of hardware: printers. Printers, just like computers and Wi-Fi networks, can be an entry point for hackers and a gateway to your business’s sensitive information.