Downtime in a manufacturing setting, whether planned or unplanned, can have significant financial implications for businesses upstream and downstream of the issue by disrupting production schedules and delaying deliveries.
Jim Beaugez
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Topics: manufacturing
Mitigating supply-chain disruptions in manufacturing through IT
Disruptions to supply chains can have significant impacts on manufacturing operations. From natural disasters to geopolitical tensions and pandemics, these disruptions can halt production, delay deliveries and result in financial losses.
Topics: manufacturing
How IT is shaping the future of learning in higher education
On university campuses worldwide, information technology departments are playing a larger role than ever in how the strategic implementation of connected tech not only enhances the learning experience, but also transforms how universities operate, engage and support students.
Here's how IT is modernizing higher education and why your department's policies, posture and user experience (UX) are pivotal.
Topics: Higher Education
Cybersecurity on college campuses: Safeguarding student data in the digital age
The cybersecurity landscape on college campuses is more critical than ever as universities work to protect students’ personal information in an era of rampant cyberattacks.
As these breaches can have far-reaching consequences for individuals and institutions alike, let’s explore some of the challenges as well as measures that can prevent cyberattacks.
Topics: Cybersecurity, Higher Education
Why small businesses are prime targets for cyberattacks — and how to fight back
Cyberattacks have become an ever-present threat to businesses of all sizes, and small businesses are particularly vulnerable. Understanding why this is the case and how to defend against these attacks is crucial for any small business owner.
Let’s start with a few primary reasons why small businesses are targets.
Topics: small business IT, Cybersecurity
Should your company pay the ransom to end a ransomware attack?
If your organization has experienced a ransomware attack recently, you have plenty of company. If not, then count yourself lucky.
Eighty-five percent of organizations suffered at least one ransomware attack in the past 12 months, according to the 2023 Veeam Ransomware Trends Report—and more companies will have a ransomware attack this year than turn a profit. Ransomware attacks can be damaging to your bottom line, your customers and your reputation. And the criminals who perpetrate these attacks know that.
Topics: ransomware, Cybersecurity
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