Remember when you could create a simple password for your WiFi and feel invincible? Those days are long gone. As we’ve all come to learn, whether through our own experiences or the misfortune of others, securing your business WiFi network takes a lot more than an alphanumeric token.

The conversation around business internet commonly centers on speed, bandwidth and reliability. These are all worthy metrics. But there’s another very important, yet less appreciated, quality to consider: accessibility.

Cyberattacks are increasing in frequency around the world—and the problem is even worse in the U.S., where incidents jumped 57 percent year-over-year in 2022. Finance, insurance, manufacturing and professional service providers are among the most-targeted industries, but regardless, the outlook is clear: No business can afford the potential losses caused by a breach in their network or other protected assets.

Mississippi’s IT and business leaders will get a taste of the future in October when C Spire Business launches its premier technology and networking event Bytes & Bites in Jackson.

If you think your business is too small to benefit from customer insights, think again. From understanding popular visit times to business-grade cybersecurity protecting your point-of-sale (POS) system, the details collected by smart WiFi technology provides valuable understanding of day-to-day operations.

Collaboration is essential for your business to succeed. Whether it's developing a new product, launching a marketing campaign, or solving a customer problem, collaboration enables teams to work together faster and better organized.