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Here you’ll find the latest from Simplified IT Consulting and around the IT industry.

Cloud computing in 2020: 5 trends to watch out for

February 28th, 2020

As a form of technology that’s gained mass adoption, cloud computing is maturing into something that’s standardized across major providers and exhibits high degrees of compatibility among various offerings. To help you get a picture of the latest cloud developments and see what’s viable for your business, we’ve gathered some of the top trends that

How scammers launch phishing attacks via VoIP

February 21st, 2020

In a vishing scam, scammers may pretend to be a bank representative, a government official, or any type of legitimate entity requesting confidential information via Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) platforms. With expanding avenues of cyberattacks, remaining vigilant is more important than ever. Learn why vishing campaigns are effective. VoIP makes it easy to create

Using Workplace Analytics to boost productivity

February 19th, 2020

Microsoft’s Workplace Analytics uses data gathered from email, documents, calendar, and other Office 365 applications to present a clear picture of both employee and manager productivity. It’s a clear upgrade from MyAnalytics, which allowed employees to view just their own data. How does Workplace Analytics work? A paid add-on to Office 365 enterprise plans, Workplace

5 Lessons learned from the biggest cybersecurity incidents of 2019

February 18th, 2020

As companies grow more dependent on technology, crimes perpetrated against them continue to proliferate in the digital space. Barely a week goes by without a major data breach making the headlines, but it’s the hundreds of thousands of smaller incidents targeting individuals and small businesses that we don’t hear about. Nonetheless, there’s still a lot

Benefits of technology business reviews

February 14th, 2020

Most small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) don’t possess the resources to run and maintain their IT infrastructure, let alone assess whether it’s still driving value for the company. However, if you want to ensure everything is running smoothly, it’s important to conduct technology business reviews whenever possible. A technology business review reveals the strengths and

A smart approach to cybersecurity investment

February 10th, 2020

Cybersecurity is a threat to businesses across industries. Sometimes, organizations invest in security software without realizing the risks that come with it. Here are compelling reasons why identifying threats before buying cybersecurity products is paramount. Uncover threats and vulnerabilities Every business should run a risk assessment to evaluate its current cybersecurity infrastructure. Doing so is

5 Cybersecurity myths every hacker loves to prey on

February 03rd, 2020

Technology usually gets the blame when cybersecurity takes a turn for the worse, but the truth is that human error is almost always a business’s weakest link. Whether it’s mismanaged user privileges in the cloud or failing to upgrade from an unsupported operating system like the recently deprecated Windows 7, most incidents are a direct

Addressing VoIP call quality issues

February 03rd, 2020

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions have been enabling businesses to enjoy lower call rates and plenty of exciting call features. But with faulty VoIP implementation comes call quality issues. Let’s discuss some of these problems that you might encounter and what you can do to fix them. Choppy voice The main factor in disjointed,

Time to upgrade your Excel skills

January 31st, 2020

With Microsoft Excel’s new features being so incredibly user-friendly, there’s no excuse to remain basic. Upgrade your skills with our three tips

Ways virtual reality saves businesses time and money

January 27th, 2020

Virtual reality (VR), the technology that immerses users in digitally created simulated experiences, is experiencing a surge in growth. There are now many more uses of VR than first realized. These include applications in academic research, engineering, design, the arts, and entertainment. It is also helping businesses save time and money. Find out how. Create

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