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Tools for maximizing collaboration with remote and hybrid employees

By: C Spire on Jul 12, 2024 2:13:20 PM

Maintaining collaboration between remote and hybrid employees and the home office is vital for the success of a small business. But by leveraging tools and strategies, you can effectively bridge the gap and ensure seamless communication and teamwork.

Luckily, there is no shortage of ways to get the team together when you live in different zip codes or even area codes. Here is a sample of key tools you can use to connect them.

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Topics: small business IT, Working Remotely

How AI is modernizing higher education

By: Steve Skibba on Jul 9, 2024 2:21:57 PM

College administrators are increasingly recognizing the transformative potential of AI to enhance administrative efficiency, personalize learning experiences and foster academic success.

Here’s how AI is reshaping higher education and making institutions more responsive to addressing the needs of students and faculty.

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Topics: Higher Education

Why small businesses are prime targets for cyberattacks — and how to fight back

By: Jim Beaugez on Jul 8, 2024 9:31:08 AM

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.

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Topics: small business IT, Cybersecurity

Work/life balance — yes, there’s a solution

By: Steve Skibba on Jul 1, 2024 10:15:18 AM

Businesses want to achieve a balance between fostering productivity while ensuring the well-being of their employees. And your employees are looking for ways to work remotely, and remain connected. Webex makes both possible, with a suite of communication tools that improve efficiency and work/life balance.

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Should your company pay the ransom to end a ransomware attack?

By: Jim Beaugez on Jun 20, 2024 11:48:00 AM

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.

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Topics: ransomware, Cybersecurity

How much does an internet outage cost your business?

By: Jim Beaugez on Jun 18, 2024 11:46:00 AM

These days, an internet interruption is much more than an inconvenience for businesses. Your shop, office or salon is only part of your footprint—the real storefront is online. But that’s only the beginning of your online investment. Your POS system, credit card processing, VoIP phones, critical software and security components such as door alarms and video cameras all connect over the internet.

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