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My IT is Compliant, So I Guess That Means It’s Secure, Right?
My IT is Compliant, So I Guess That Means It’s Secure, Right?
Short answer? No. Despite what you may have been led to believe, there’s a big difference between compliance and security. IT compliance and security are not the same. IT Security refers to the best practices and IT solutions used to protect your technology assets, information, and data. It’s the process of implementing specific measures and […]
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Who Is Providing IT Services for your Optometry Practice?
Who Is Providing IT Services for your Optometry Practice?
We all know that Optical Coherence Tomography was a gamechanger. It has allowed us to see the structures of the eye in a level of definition thought impossible earlier. As a result, we can diagnose pathologies like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy years earlier than we could previously. This level of reliance on technology […]
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Tired Of Amateur Hour? Learn How To Use Excel Like A Pro
Tired Of Amateur Hour? Learn How To Use Excel Like A Pro
With the 2016 version of Excel, Microsoft has really upped the game for people who aren’t great with numbers. You can now easily use one-click access that can be customized to provide the functionality you need. This is the first of a three-part series about using Microsoft Excel 2016 to help you identify trends, construct […]
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Is Alexa Going To Take Over The World?
Is Alexa Going To Take Over The World?
Amazon’s virtual assistant is designed to support home and office automation, maximize efficiency and save user time and money. Can Alexa’s automation of professional processes translate into profit – and conquer the business world? It’s no surprise to most consumers that Amazon loves integration and automation. After a successful “dabble” in a shipping membership, its […]
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Tired of Your Local Shock Jockeys?
Tired of Your Local Shock Jockeys?
Give Free Global Radio A Try Instead Listening to free, global radio stations is a great way to broaden your horizons and liven up your listen to habits. It’s also a lot easier than you may think. Why Listen to Global Radio? Many people are saying that radio is dead, but that’s not true at […]
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Tell Me – Why Aren’t You Using Microsoft Teams?
Tell Me – Why Aren’t You Using Microsoft Teams?
 Don’t You Want to Be in Control of Your Business? Guest post by one of our legal IT support clients. I’m an attorney who owns a law practice with four offices throughout the state of Virginia. It’s essential that my employees and I stay connected on the cases we work on. I’m on the road […]
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I Was Hacked – Don’t Make The Same Mistakes I Did
I Was Hacked – Don’t Make The Same Mistakes I Did
I wish I knew all of this a few months ago. I’m writing to tell everyone who will read this that the email you think is from a trusted source may really be from a hacker.    Last fall, a new, sophisticated spear-phishing campaign was sent to employees that handle company finances. One of those companies […]
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Answers To Every Burning Question You Have About Phishing
Answers To Every Burning Question You Have About Phishing
Today, 90% of all data breaches are the result of a phishing attack. A recent study by Google revealed that phishing attacks are the main cause of compromised online accounts. The study was conducted over a one-year period from March 2016 to March 2017. During this time, 1.9 billion user accounts were exposed due to […]
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