Is IT Security Really That Important for a Small Office? Dale Smith I’ve actually had many small business owners and managers tell me, “IT Security isn’t important for a small office.” They point to the headlines touting security breaches at Target, Niemen Marcus, Home Depot and most recently Google’s Gmail as evidence that only large…
Technology Innovation Removed the Horse from the Carriage Horse population peaked in 1915, shortly after the mass introduction of the automobile. It’s been pretty much downhill as far as the work market for horses since then. But, of course, your job is still safe from the possibilities of the technology of innovation, right? What if…
Technology is moving off the desk and onto the user, enabling the user to contribute to the bigger technology of the Internet of Things. All things technological have some basic connection. However, you may not be aware that there is a more direct connection between the Internet of Things (IoT) and wearable technology. What…
MS Endangered Species Grows by a Power of 2 threatening computer security. Showing its age by recent announcements of two discontinuations, Microsoft fuels farewell fondness. Not just Windows XP is going away – no longer supported after April 2014. But Windows Server 2003 is also on the list to cease and desist. July 14, 2015,…
Hackers are working overtime to find ways to steal your information. Hackers are very clever. They work hard to take what doesn’t belong to them: your information! Be alert to these typical hacker tricks. The innocent ploy can open a nasty door. * Graymail? That’s the list you once subscribed to but no longer wish…
There are security risks associated with the current Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend. These are associated most commonly with mobile devices – the most common device employees bring to the office. On the one hand, BYOD is decidedly a strength. Extending the technology of the company inside the office (at no additional cost), and…
How far ahead can you see? Connecting the dots of present events enables one to project trends which may tell accurately what’s coming up. Knowing which way things seem to be turning is the benefit of watching trends and can produce strength in decision making. The three trends highlighted below will continue to hold your attention throughout…
In school they call it “being on task.” At work it has more to do with honesty and productivity. But the question is really the same. Are employees on task, or on the Internet? A recent Gallup poll found that the average employee spends over 75 minutes per day using office computers for non-business related…
You are not alone if that question furrowed your brow. You would be one of many businesses that either do not have a Business Continuity Plan (BCP), or do not have an updated, verified-for-accuracy business continuity plan. Even companies that have initially spent time on a BCP, do not periodically update it or verify its…