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How to Find the Right Managed Cybersecurity Services in Minneapolis?

Cazarin Interactive

March 18, 2024

Around 2,200 attacks each day, according to a report published by the Security Magazine. Another report suggests that there were over 114 publicly disclosed security incidents in October 2023 alone. Cybersecurity […]Read More

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Managed IT Services in Minneapolis for all your IT Needs

Cazarin Interactive

October 26, 2023

Are you ready to propel your business into the future of technology while ensuring it thrives in the dynamic landscape of Minneapolis? Managed IT Services might just be the answer. […]Read More

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3 Things to Look for in an Outsourced IT Partner

Cazarin Interactive

July 21, 2023

An outsourced IT partner can bring a myriad of benefits to your company, including simply saving costs and nearly eliminating the overwhelm and risk that comes with keeping it in-house. […]Read More

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Hidden Benefits of Managed IT Services

Brian Emerson

July 4, 2023

We hate to be the bad guy, but we’re certain that you cannot multitask nearly as well as you think you can. Multitasking is just not how the human brain […]Read More

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Client Appreciation Event!

Cazarin Interactive

June 6, 2023

Come Join Point North Networks at our 2023 Client Appreciation Event! Where: Mississippi Pub Pavilion – 4455 66th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 When: Tuesday, June 20 – […]Read More

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How to Handle an Employee-Caused Security Breach

Cazarin Interactive

May 23, 2023

Employee-caused security breaches happen daily. In fact, 92% of data breaches are caused by human error. If you own a company or oversee a technology department, you should fully expect […]Read More

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5 Reasons to Ask an MSP to Help With Microsoft 365 Migration

Cazarin Interactive

April 18, 2023

As one of Minnesota’s top MSPs, we have helped a lot of companies migrate to Microsoft 365. It provides a plethora of benefits for employees and has top security features […]Read More

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Hacker Mindset: 10 Things Hackers Love

Cazarin Interactive

March 27, 2023

Hackers Protection

Introduction In today’s world, an online hack happens every 39 seconds and 95% of them are due to human error. Hackers have been having a field day as more and […]Read More

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How Technology Companies Can Effectively Manage Supply Chain Risks

Cazarin Interactive

February 7, 2023

Introduction Digital transformation has its pros and cons, with the major con being increased vulnerability to cyber-attacks. Many businesses fail to realize that cybersecurity is something that affects your entire […]Read More

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The Five Core Principles of Cybersecurity

Cazarin Interactive

January 17, 2023

As a team of cybersecurity experts at Point North Networks, we are well aware of the confusion and complexities that come with the overall concept of keeping your data safe. […]Read More

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3 Ways to Ensure You’re Downloading Files Safely

Cazarin Interactive

December 21, 2022

Downloading files is simply a part of life. We all have to do it, but not everyone knows how to do it safely. Cybercriminals have taken advantage of this and […]Read More

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How to Manage Google Drive’s Connected Applications

Brian Emerson

December 12, 2022

There are plenty of applications that integrate with Google Drive. We’re going over how you can manage them. If your business uses Google Apps, then there is a good chance […]Read More

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The Rubber Ducky Hacking Tool is Back

Brian Emerson

December 12, 2022

Security Blog Posts

The new rubber ducky hacking tool is a potentially dangerous piece of hardware. For millions of people, the rubber ducky is a benign reminder of childhood. Depending on when you […]Read More

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Tip of the Week: Easily Close Browser Tabs

Brian Emerson

December 12, 2022

Tip of the Week

For this week’s tip we tell you how to close all tabs in a browser quickly. It’s easy to open up far more tabs on your web browser than you […]Read More

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Get Busy Setting Your Business Up for Success

Brian Emerson

December 12, 2022

This week we talk about how you can get busy using technology to improve your business. Regularly, when a business is searching for ways to move their operations forward, there […]Read More

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3 Strategies to Help Your Business Get Smarter

Brian Emerson

December 12, 2022

Today’s business can get smarter and run more efficiently using technology. If you truly want to run your business effectively, it all starts with understanding how its costs break down. […]Read More

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What Search Engine is Truly the Best, Part 2

Brian Emerson

December 12, 2022

What are the major differences with the search engines, and which search engine should you use? Let’s go over Bing, Duck Duck Go, and Qwant. Last time, we started our […]Read More

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What Search Engine is Truly the Best, Part 1

Brian Emerson

December 12, 2022

What are the major differences with the search engines, and which search engine should you use? First, let’s talk about the world’s most popular search engine by far, Google. Even […]Read More

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Explaining the Metaverse

Brian Emerson

December 11, 2022

The metaverse is a buzzword that many companies have been throwing around in recent years, but what is it, exactly? You might want to sit down for this one, as […]Read More

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The Pros and Cons of a Digital Dollar

Brian Emerson

December 11, 2022

The United States has seen a push for the digitization of the dollar for some time now, with a few pros and cons to consider from this shift. Let’s go […]Read More

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Boosting Employee Morale Isn’t as Hard as You Think

Brian Emerson

December 11, 2022

Every business has different types of workers; often to management’s chagrin. Ideally, all of an organization’s workers would be enthusiastic about their jobs and the status of a business as […]Read More

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Who’s Really Hurt the Most by Card Skimmers?

Brian Emerson

December 11, 2022

Security Blog Posts

It probably isn’t a question you’ve put much thought to, but tell me: who do you think feels the greatest impact from card skimming schemes, where a payment card’s data […]Read More

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These Link Checking Tools Might Save Your Bacon

Brian Emerson

December 11, 2022

We often talk about scams and cyberthreats, and lately our advice for dealing with a potential phishing threat is to simply avoid it altogether. That is, when you get […]Read More

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What Exactly is Personally Identifiable Information?

Brian Emerson

December 11, 2022

Security Blog Posts

It’s incredibly important to keep your personally identifiable information secure, but what exactly constitutes PII? Today we offer a definition and suggestions or strategies to help you keep your PII […]Read More

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What is a Security Operations Center?

Brian Emerson

November 23, 2022

Security Blog Posts

The way workplaces around the globe are functioning has undergone a sea change. With the hybrid work culture and work-from-anywhere settings becoming the new normal, offices have had to adapt […]Read More

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Digital Data is Amazing, Part 2

Brian Emerson

November 8, 2022

Last time, we broke down how much data is stored in a typical book, and how much data every book in the Library of Congress contains. This time, let’s really […]Read More

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Digital Data is Amazing, Part 1

Brian Emerson

November 8, 2022

Do you ever think about how incredible technology is? In a world where it’s easy to take advantage of technology and devices that were practically inconceivable just a few short […]Read More

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Careful! There’s an Infected Version of WhatsApp Out There

Brian Emerson

November 3, 2022

Security Blog Posts

WhatsApp is one of the world’s most popular messaging applications. With over 2 billion users, WhatsApp is known for its relative security, as it is one of the few messaging […]Read More

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Tip of the Week: Reopening Closed Chrome Tabs and Windows

Brian Emerson

November 3, 2022

Tip of the Week

How often does this scenario happen to you? You’re going about your workday and are being quite productive, when all of a sudden you close the wrong tab in your […]Read More

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The Haunting of North Shore Software

Brian Emerson

October 31, 2022

Security Blog Posts

The following story and events are true, however, to protect the families of the innocent, all names have been changed. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or businesses, […]Read More

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Innovations in Manufacturing Tech

Brian Emerson

October 28, 2022

Manufacturers have long been at the forefront of technology. Today, this trend continues, but with new, innovative tools that are designed to make business more efficient and workers more productive. […]Read More

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Tips to Help You Determine How Much Bandwidth You Need

Brian Emerson

October 28, 2022

How Much Internet Speed is Essential for the Seamless Functioning of Your Business? For small businesses, having a fast, reliable Internet connection is needed to run all the digital tools […]Read More

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“No More Ransom” is Leading the Fight Against Ransomware Abroad

Brian Emerson

October 28, 2022

Security Blog Posts

Ransomware is one of the more dangerous threats out there today, and since it is so prominent and dangerous, it is a popular choice amongst hackers. To combat this threat, […]Read More

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A Router Password Repository Helps Keep Access Secure

Brian Emerson

October 28, 2022

What do you do if you have forgotten your wireless router’s password? You could restore the router back to its default settings, of course, but what if you have, like […]Read More

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What Can Businesses Expect in 2023?

Brian Emerson

October 28, 2022

2023 is right around the corner, and if the past few years are any indication, it will be rife with challenges for businesses to overcome. Let’s consider some of these […]Read More

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3 Things to Know About Hosted Desktop Solutions

Cazarin Interactive

October 19, 2022

We’ve seen a lot of technology leaders appear hesitant to hosted desktop solutions because they want to keep their team close and committed to their workspace. But we’ve also seen […]Read More

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20 Questions You Need to Ask Your IT Service Provider

Brian Emerson

October 6, 2022

More businesses than ever before are seeing the value of outsourcing their technology management to a managed service provider (MSP) and it’s easy to see why. The size of the […]Read More

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Hundreds of Applications Could Potentially Expose Data Through Basic Errors

Brian Emerson

October 6, 2022

Security Blog Posts

Tip of the Week

At the beginning of September, it was revealed that a relatively simple issue existed in nearly 2,000 mobile applications that potentially exposed some (read: a lot of) sensitive data. Let’s […]Read More

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Endpoint Protection – A Crucial Missing Piece from Many Enterprise Network Servers

Brian Emerson

October 6, 2022

Security Blog Posts

Almost 20% of Enterprise Windows Servers Lack Endpoint Protection… Does Yours? What is Endpoint Security? Endpoint Security, as the name suggests, is the phenomenon of securiting endpoints, i.e. the end […]Read More

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Security Doesn’t Always Have to Be a Grind

Brian Emerson

October 6, 2022

Security Blog Posts

At first glance, cybersecurity might seem incredibly complicated and difficult to understand, but even a baseline understanding of some of the principles of cybersecurity can go a long way toward […]Read More

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How to Choose a Smartphone Now that Innovation has Slowed

Brian Emerson

October 6, 2022

Mobile devices have changed the world. They’ve definitely changed the way people do business. The prevailing sentiment is smartphone innovation has stagnated a bit over the past few years as […]Read More

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You Gain Major Benefits from Our Extensive Experience

Brian Emerson

October 6, 2022

In business, experience is always useful. Nowhere is that more apparent than when managing your organization’s IT infrastructure. The problem is that acquiring the expertise to do just that can […]Read More

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4 Steps to Better Solve Employee Burnout

Brian Emerson

October 6, 2022

It doesn’t matter if your workplace is your typical office space or if it is remote. There will always be factors that can contribute to burnout. These struggles are not […]Read More

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3 Bad Results of Outdated Business Technology

Cazarin Interactive

September 20, 2022

We recently asked our LinkedIn audience how frequently they find themselves having to work with technology that doesn’t, well…work. 43% of our respondents said they encounter this problem every single […]Read More

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How to Help Keep Your Mobile Devices Kicking for Longer

Brian Emerson

September 19, 2022

It’s a common enough frustration—just as you really need it, your mobile device’s battery is on its last legs. This is something that we all would like to avoid if […]Read More

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7 Benefits of a Cloud Hosting Desktop Solution

Cazarin Interactive

August 1, 2022

Benefits of VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) That You Must Know About Independent software vendors, business owners, IT managers, and managed service providers can all benefit from using a cloud hosting desktop solution. […]Read More

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How Does Streaming Technology Work?

Brian Emerson

July 12, 2022

It feels like streaming is everywhere these days, from video content to music to video games. Coincidentally, it also happens that innovations in cloud streaming have allowed these entertainment mediums […]Read More

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The Geek Squad Phishing Scam is Costing People Lots of Money

Brian Emerson

June 6, 2022

Security Blog Posts

If you are a frequent reader of our blog, you know all about phishing scams. They are emails and messages sent that are designed to extort money and gain access […]Read More

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3 Tech Tips to Improve your Hybrid Work Environment

Cazarin Interactive

May 18, 2022

Hybrid work environments are the new reality for companies all over the world. After functioning a couple of years in the work-from-home environment, employees have formed their location preferences and […]Read More

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A Good Disaster Recovery Strategy Can Save Your Business

Brian Emerson

May 16, 2022

There are countless ways your organization could face down a disaster, whether it’s a high-profile natural disaster, a physical disaster, or a technology-related disaster. If you aren’t prepared to face […]Read More

Sharing Work Email for Personal Phone is Not an Ideal Practice

Why It’s a Bad Idea to Use Your Work Email on Personal Phone

Brian Emerson

May 9, 2022

Why You Should NOT use Personal Accounts and Corporate Email Accounts On the Same Phone While we’re all for efficiency, there are some boundaries that should not be crossed for […]Read More

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What to Look for in a Good IT Consultant

Cazarin Interactive

April 29, 2022

Companies everywhere and of all sizes are bringing in IT consultants to better evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of their existing operations. A good IT consultant wants your business to […]Read More

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Who’s Behind the Wheel of Your Business’ Technology?

Brian Emerson

April 25, 2022

There are countless issues that could arise when it comes to managing and maintaining your technology, but the people who are in charge of the process should not be one […]Read More

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Maintenance is More than Computer Repair

Brian Emerson

April 25, 2022

When you think of downtime, you probably think about the power or your Internet connection going out and leaving you unable to do work. Unfortunately, these are anecdotes that seem […]Read More

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Tip of the Week: Keep Your Computer Working Effectively with These 5 Tips

Brian Emerson

April 25, 2022

Tip of the Week

Computers allow businesses to do so much, but eventually a time comes to purchase new hardware. Thankfully, you can stave off this need pretty well by simply taking care of […]Read More

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Communication Tools Your Business Needs to Consider

Brian Emerson

April 19, 2022

The software you choose to use for your business largely defines the capabilities of it. When it comes to communications there are some very standard options that you probably already […]Read More

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Tip of the Week: Maneuvering Around Microsoft Teams

Brian Emerson

April 12, 2022

Tip of the Week

Microsoft Teams is a video communication and collaboration platform that your organization can use to great success, but it helps to have a couple of pointers so you can make […]Read More

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Tip of the Week: Using Your Voice to Type in Microsoft Word

Brian Emerson

April 11, 2022

Tip of the Week

Typing on your keyboard is something that you do every day, but sometimes you just don’t want to do it. You can give your hands a break and use Microsoft […]Read More

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Four Problems that Can Undermine an IT Project

Brian Emerson

April 8, 2022

It might be an understatement to suggest that things don’t always go smoothly in business. The truth is that when one problem is solved, another is often created. This is […]Read More

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Tip of the Week: 3 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Business’ IT More Secure

Brian Emerson

April 5, 2022

Tip of the Week

With many businesses’ increased reliance on their information systems and other IT, they need to do everything they can to keep those systems up and running and secure. This not […]Read More

Microprocessor Shortages

What’s Going on With the Microprocessor Shortages?

Brian Emerson

April 5, 2022

There is a microprocessor shortage influencing all kinds of businesses around the globe, and it’s only going to get worse following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine produces somewhere between […]Read More

IT Budget

Three Ways to Help Your IT Budget Go Further

Brian Emerson

March 31, 2022

Running a business can be stressful, and if you can’t find time to juggle the countless variables that are at play every day of the week, you’ll quickly find yourself […]Read More

Disaster Recovery

What You Need to Know to Get Through a Data Disaster

Brian Emerson

March 30, 2022

A disaster recovery plan is a strategy that allows a business to return to normal after a disruption of some type. Some data disasters are brought on by outside attacks, […]Read More

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The False Dichotomy of Smart Technologies

Brian Emerson

March 29, 2022

For years, we’ve heard about how machines are coming for our jobs. We may even know some people who have been replaced by machines of some sort. This has given […]Read More

Data Backup

Top 10 Reasons to back up data

Brian Emerson

March 22, 2022

A good business owner envisions the future and what it could bring about. You may have already devoted a considerable amount of time to the good things that could happen, […]Read More

Network Vulnerabilities

3 Common Network Vulnerabilities

Cazarin Interactive

March 17, 2022

Network vulnerability is an increasingly hot topic that companies of all industries and sizes need to be paying attention to. However, only a minority of small businesses consider their ability […]Read More

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Remote Work Is More Normal Now that It Has Ever Been

Brian Emerson

March 15, 2022

Remote work is more common than ever before, but it wasn’t always this way. It’s still a relatively new method of operations, and while there are quite a few benefits […]Read More

Network Security

Tighten Up Your Network Security with Superior Access Control

Brian Emerson

March 14, 2022

Security Blog Posts

How often do you find yourself stressing out about who has access to which data or internal resources on your company network? What about who has access to open the […]Read More

Broken Computer

Broken Computer? Do These Things Before Taking It to the Shop

Brian Emerson

March 9, 2022

Try as we might, we can’t prevent all computer issues from occurring—for instance, there’s not much that we can do if a stick of RAM dies, at least, not remotely. […]Read More

Cybersecurity

How to Get Cybersecurity Through to Your Staff

Brian Emerson

March 7, 2022

Security Blog Posts

Getting your staff to care about your organizational network and data security may be more difficult than you might think, but it’s not a lost cause. Today, keeping your business’ […]Read More

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How Do Hardware Shortages Affect Business Decisions

Brian Emerson

March 2, 2022

How often over the past year or two have you gone to replace a device on your infrastructure, only to find that the price has increased or the device simply […]Read More

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Automation Any Business Can Fit In Their Business Plan

Brian Emerson

February 28, 2022

In modern businesses, automation can be implemented in a lot of ways, but for small businesses, it may be more difficult to find ways to incorporate time-saving automation. In this […]Read More

Employee Cybersecurity Efforts

Behind Employee Cybersecurity Efforts or Lack Thereof

Brian Emerson

February 25, 2022

Cyberattacks can cost businesses a lot of money. They’re also more prevalent today than ever before. It seems you can’t go a couple of news cycles without hearing about some […]Read More

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Get More Efficient with Technology and Shifts in Strategy

Brian Emerson

February 24, 2022

Collaboration is important for many businesses and it is something that takes some time to master. In fact, a lot of businesses that do pretty well struggle when it comes […]Read More

Internet Security Awareness

When It Comes to Internet Security Awareness, It’s Best to Start Early

Brian Emerson

February 22, 2022

Security Blog Posts

Hopefully, you’re aware of how important cybersecurity is today—if not, make sure you come back to our blog often for more information on that. The Internet, for all its benefits, […]Read More

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impacting the Healthcare Industry in Interesting Ways

Brian Emerson

February 18, 2022

Healthcare is one industry that consistently operates under an immense amount of pressure, and as such, professionals in the industry are always trying to find new and innovative ways to […]Read More

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Point North Networks wins 2022 River Heights Chamber Small Business of the Year Award

Brian Emerson

February 15, 2022

It comes with great honor to announce that Point North Networks has won the 2022 River Heights Chamber Small Business of the Year Award. Since its start in 2005, Point […]Read More

VoIP

Explaining VoIP and Its Immense Benefits

Brian Emerson

February 15, 2022

Communication solutions are especially important in today’s world of remote and hybrid work, and we are here to tell you that the traditional telephone solution you’ve known and loved for […]Read More

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How to Get Get More Done and Feel Better About It

Brian Emerson

February 14, 2022

Maintaining a standard of consistent productivity can be difficult. This is doubly true if there is constant distraction. For many workers, handling these distractions is work in itself. When trying […]Read More

Data recovery

Protecting Digital Assets a Must for Modern Businesses

Brian Emerson

February 9, 2022

Business can be difficult when everything goes right, but when disaster strikes, serious issues arise that need to be answered fast and if you don’t have a business continuity plan […]Read More

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Remote Collaboration Demands Additional Security

Brian Emerson

February 8, 2022

Security Blog Posts

Workforces have been increasingly distributed and many businesses aim to continue that strategy for the foreseeable future. There are a fair share of challenges that distributed employees have themselves, but […]Read More

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Tip of the Week: Import Your Bookmarks in Chrome

Brian Emerson

February 8, 2022

Tip of the Week

Bookmarks are an essential part of being productive with your Internet browser, but what happens when you switch to a different one, like Google Chrome? Do you have to manually […]Read More

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The Highest-End Smartphones Right Now – Foldables

Brian Emerson

January 31, 2022

For the past two weeks we have looked at some of the best phones and some that bring the most value. This week, we turned our gaze to a form […]Read More

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Tip of the Week: Stop Overworking from Home

Brian Emerson

January 26, 2022

Tip of the Week

It’s quite possible for employees to overwork themselves, even in a remote environment. Let’s take a look at some ways that you can minimize remote overwork for your employees, […]Read More

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3 Tips to Keep Your Data Safe

Brian Emerson

January 19, 2022

Security Blog Posts

Data Privacy Week happens this month and it’s the perfect time to assess your company’s overall network security. There are many ways to do this and Point North Networks can […]Read More

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5 Things that Start to Happen When you Outsource Tech Support

Brian Emerson

December 29, 2021

Surprising Benefits of Tech Support Outsourcing When a business needs to better manage its processes, or simply deal effectively with seasonal fluctuations in workload, the in house tech support teams […]Read More

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3 Things you Need to Know About Hackers

Brian Emerson

December 2, 2021

Security Blog Posts

Never underestimate the power of a hacker. A cyber attack can single-handedly destroy a small business and there are a lot of avenues for a hacker to obtain the information […]Read More

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Why you Should Perform Regular IT & Cybersecurity Assessments

Brian Emerson

October 25, 2021

Security Blog Posts

As technology advances, so will the cyber threats that can affect your business. With the rise of remote working and more businesses moving their operations online, your business faces increased […]Read More

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Keep Your Eyes Peeled for These Potential Security Threats

Brian Emerson

October 6, 2021

Security Blog Posts

We don’t like it any more than you do, but if we have learned anything at all over the past several years, it’s that security absolutely needs to be a […]Read More

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Experts Can Make or Break a Technology Implementation

Brian Emerson

October 5, 2021

When it comes to implementing new technology solutions for your business, there is always a desire to solve some sort of problem. Maybe you are not as productive as you […]Read More

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Looking In at the Benefits of Remotely Monitoring Your Business’ Technology

Brian Emerson

September 9, 2021

For small businesses with limited budgets and workforces, getting the type of maintenance needed to keep complicated pieces of machinery and technology in tip-top shape seems like a tall order. […]Read More

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4 Types of Insider Threats to Watch For

Brian Emerson

September 7, 2021

Security Blog Posts

It’s easy to focus on threats that are external to your business, like viruses and malware that are just waiting to infiltrate your network, but what about threats that exist […]Read More

3 Easy Actions

3 Easy Actions Every Employee Can Do to Keep Their Computer Clean

Brian Emerson

September 7, 2021

Regular computer maintenance is part of maintaining healthy IT infrastructure, but one aspect that can often go by the wayside is keeping your computer physically clean. By this, we mean […]Read More

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What You Need to Know About the Internet of Things

Brian Emerson

September 1, 2021

In today’s ever-connected world, many devices are capable of utilizing an Internet connection to share and access information, including some rather unorthodox ones. All of these devices contribute to the […]Read More

Mobile Management

Mobile Management Is More Crucial than Ever

Brian Emerson

August 30, 2021

Make no mistake, the impact that your mobile device strategy has on your business is an important one. It can make or break your organization’s security, as well as stymie […]Read More

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Is Your PC Ready for Windows 11?

Brian Emerson

August 27, 2021

Microsoft has officially unveiled Windows 11, the latest in its line of PC operating systems, as well as detailed its system requirements. Will your business be upgrading to Windows 11 […]Read More

Effective Digital Transformation

3 Variables You Need to Consider for an Effective Digital Transformation

Brian Emerson

August 25, 2021

For decades, technology has been the driving force behind some of the biggest and most radical shifts in business. Therefore, it makes sense to assume that the keys to your […]Read More

Phishing Training

Phishing Training is a Critical Component of Any Security Strategy

Brian Emerson

August 24, 2021

Security Blog Posts

Phishing attacks are some of the most common threats out there. Hackers will craft messages or web pages designed to harvest information from your employees, be it through suspicious requests […]Read More

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Considerations That You Need to Make When Adding New Technologies

Brian Emerson

June 23, 2021

It’s no secret that new technology can be useful for a business, unfortunately too many businesses struggle with their technology implementations. When adding new tools to your business, you will […]Read More

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The Pitfalls of Cloud Computing and How to Overcome Them

Brian Emerson

June 21, 2021

Businesses use cloud resources all the time; and, they use them for many different reasons. Some use them because they have to support a remote workforce, some use them so […]Read More

Privacy Engineering

Privacy Engineering is the Key to a More Secure Future

Brian Emerson

June 20, 2021

Security Blog Posts

Minimise Your Organization’s Privacy Risk Through Privacy Engineering Data privacy is a bit of a hot topic in today’s business environment, especially with high-profile hacks and ransomware attacks emerging and […]Read More

informatics

A Basic Understanding of Informatics

Brian Emerson

June 16, 2021

Many professionals see the word “informatics” and think of one of two things. First, what the heck is it? Second, isn’t that just computer science? While the two certainly are […]Read More

Phishing threats

Hackers Use the Pandemic to Send Out Phishing Threats

Brian Emerson

June 14, 2021

Security Blog Posts

The first half of this year has seen its fair share of ups and downs, especially on a global scale. With a global pandemic still taking the world by storm, […]Read More

communication tools

Businesses Have Access to These 3 Powerful Communications Tools

Brian Emerson

June 9, 2021

What kinds of communication tools does your business utilize on a daily basis? Chances are that your communication infrastructure can benefit from some of the latest and greatest solutions on […]Read More

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How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication for Your Google, Apple, and Microsoft Accounts

Brian Emerson

June 8, 2021

Two-factor authentication is commonplace in the office environment, but it’s not commonplace enough, if you ask us. Too many organizations pass on it, placing their security at risk for no […]Read More

AI technology

3 Ways Your Small Business Might Benefit from Artificial Intelligence Technology

Brian Emerson

May 27, 2021

Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm, and the advent of emerging technologies has many small businesses thinking about how they can utilize it to cut costs, improve operations, […]Read More

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The Components of a Successful Business Continuity Strategy

Brian Emerson

May 24, 2021

With the future so uncertain, it’s no surprise that many organizations are turning their focus toward business continuity. There are a lot of components that go into making a successful […]Read More

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Password Best Practices from the National Institute of Standards and Technology

Brian Emerson

May 24, 2021

Passwords are probably the most important part of keeping accounts secure. That’s why it is so important to follow industry best practices when creating them. Today, we’ll take a look […]Read More

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Hackers Spark Major Gas Crisis Throughout the Southern U.S.

Brian Emerson

May 20, 2021

Security Blog Posts

You’ve probably heard by now, a Russia-based hacking collective by the name of DarkSide targeted Colonial Pipeline, a company that supplies nearly 45 percent of the fuel used along the […]Read More

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A Company’s Boss Needs to Take the Lead on Cybersecurity

Brian Emerson

May 17, 2021

Security Blog Posts

Cybersecurity is critically important to businesses of all sizes, which means that all businesses need to put forth a concerted effort to ensure their security is locked down. This, in […]Read More

VoIP system

How to Get the Most Out of Your VoIP System

Brian Emerson

May 14, 2021

By now you’ve heard of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), the telephone system that runs through your Internet connection rather than a phone line. VoIP can save your business up […]Read More

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Building Trust in Business with a Consistent Approach

Brian Emerson

May 12, 2021

For a worker, one of the most maddening things that can happen at work is when there is a lack of consistency with the leadership. It can throw a figurative […]Read More

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3 Ways to Improve Communication In Your Small Business

Brian Emerson

May 10, 2021

When we say “improve communications” you probably are expecting an article about telephone systems or which video conferencing platform works the best. Normally, you’d be right, but today we decided […]Read More

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Patch Management and How It Can Save Your Business

Brian Emerson

May 10, 2021

Security Blog Posts

Software runs our lives. It certainly runs your business. What if I told you that this essential cog in your business’ operations can also be the thing that is most […]Read More

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Tip of the Week: The ABCs of Windows Shortcuts

Brian Emerson

May 6, 2021

Tip of the Week

Windows has no shortage of capabilities to offer its users, with many of these tools coming with an associated Windows shortcut. Since keeping track of all of them can be […]Read More

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Companies Need to Keep Their Vendors’ Security In Mind

Brian Emerson

May 5, 2021

Security Blog Posts

Data breaches have a tendency to destabilize relationships. With so many data-related problems befalling businesses nowadays, it is important that each side of every data-driven relationship understands their role in […]Read More

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Tip of the Week: Ergonomics Tips For the At-Home Worker

Brian Emerson

April 27, 2021

Tip of the Week

Not everyone has a living situation that is conducive to working from home. That’s why many people have some problems as they are forced to work remotely during the COVID-19 […]Read More

Managed Services isn't just IT support

Managed Services Isn’t Just IT Support

Brian Emerson

April 26, 2021

Managed IT services are well known for being an incredibly useful service for a business as it helps offset the cost of keeping their technology up and running. What they […]Read More

remote work

Remote Work is Not Without Its Issues… How Can They Be Addressed?

Brian Emerson

April 25, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it no small amount of uncertainty, including amongst business owners who were looking at a very up-in-the-air future. With so many lacking the technology needed […]Read More

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Using YouTube to Improve Everything

Brian Emerson

April 22, 2021

Training your staff to be better at their jobs is not only a business owner’s responsibility, but it’s also expensive and time-consuming. When someone suggests that you use YouTube for […]Read More

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Your Guide to the Modern Varieties of Cybercriminal

Brian Emerson

April 19, 2021

Security Blog Posts

There is an entire litany of stereotypes that are commonly linked to the term “hacker”… too many for us to dig into here, especially since they do little but form […]Read More

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Counting the Reasons for the 3-2-1 Data Backup Rule

Brian Emerson

April 19, 2021

I hope I don’t have to tell you how important your business’ data is to its continued survival, just as I hope I don’t need to explain why this makes […]Read More

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Tip of the Week: How to Take a Screenshot in Windows 10

Brian Emerson

April 15, 2021

Tip of the Week

Okay, so first off: when it comes to taking a screenshot, today’s user has a lot of options baked into Windows. Of course, there’s the Print Screen key on most […]Read More

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How’s Your Password Hygiene?

Brian Emerson

April 12, 2021

Security Blog Posts

I’m not sure we need to tell you how important passwords are: they are the front-line defense to most of the accounts you create. What is often overlooked is the […]Read More

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Dangerous Android App Masquerading as System Update

Brian Emerson

April 12, 2021

Security Blog Posts

Let’s face it, most people are glued to their phones when they have downtime. Many don’t look up to cross the street. With this much dedication to their individual mobile […]Read More

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Tip of the Week: How to Keep Your Team from Burning Out

Brian Emerson

April 7, 2021

Tip of the Week

Considering what the past year has been like, the idea that workplace burnout has been a hot topic isn’t all that surprising—even though less time has been spent in many […]Read More

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Why Phishing Attacks Such a Huge Risk for Your Business

Brian Emerson

April 5, 2021

Security Blog Posts

As one of the biggest cybersecurity considerations the modern business has to make, how to combat phishing attacks has to be at the top of any business’ cybersecurity strategy. The […]Read More

IT was Concerned

2020 Was Rough for Healthcare Where IT Was Concerned

Brian Emerson

April 5, 2021

2020 was, obviously, a challenging year for healthcare providers. In addition to the obvious issue of the COVID-19 pandemic creating serious operational, financial, and supply chain difficulties, cybersecurity concerns didn’t […]Read More

IT service checklist

IT Service Checklist for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Brian Emerson

April 1, 2021

Security Blog Posts

Most business owners that rely on their IT have heard about managed II services. Many already subscribe to some form of outsourced IT service. It is one of the best […]Read More

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Android Apps Suddenly Crashing? You May Have Had a Bad Update

Brian Emerson

March 29, 2021

Google’s Android operating system has about a 71.9 percent global market share, making it the most used smartphone operating system in the world. It’s well-trusted, and although the experience differs […]Read More

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The Long and Short of Data Backup

Brian Emerson

March 26, 2021

Having a comprehensive data backup and recovery strategy in place can absolutely save your business. This means it’s extremely important. Unfortunately, too many businesses don’t consider their backup and recovery […]Read More

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Policies that Every BYOD Strategy Needs to Abide By

Brian Emerson

March 24, 2021

Security Blog Posts

One of the most effective means for a business to shave a few dollars off its budget (and potentially boost employee engagement, for that matter) is to adopt something called […]Read More

Remote conferencing

An Entire Year Later, Remote Conferencing Still Makes Workers Nervous

Brian Emerson

March 22, 2021

For all its benefits, remote conferencing isn’t the easiest means of doing work for many people, as many have found out through experience. With businesses quite literally forced into this […]Read More

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Do Google’s New Policies on User Data Privacy Indicate Larger Changes?

Brian Emerson

March 19, 2021

Security Blog Posts

Just in case you haven’t been paying attention, online privacy has been highlighted significantly in recent years—in no small part due to the sale of our profiles by the tech […]Read More

Wireless long shadow mouse

Tip of the Week: Make Your Laptop Trackpad Less Annoying with ClickLock

Brian Emerson

March 17, 2021

Tip of the Week

The laptop is one of the great productivity tools in modern business. Their portability gives them immense value. There are some cons to using a laptop, however. One is the […]Read More

Cloud computing technology

How Virtual Environments Can Work For Your Business

Brian Emerson

March 15, 2021

Security Blog Posts

Hardware is expensive, this much is certain. When a small or medium-sized business is looking to get the most bang for buck from their technology investments, they have to consider […]Read More

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The Right IT Can Be a Real Moneymaker for Your Business

Brian Emerson

March 12, 2021

All businesses, in some way, shape, or form, exist to generate revenue—whether their profits are retained for their own benefit or dedicated to supporting some other cause. Either way, this […]Read More

VoIP Significantly Improves Business Communications in Multiple Ways

Brian Emerson

March 10, 2021

Security Blog Posts

With all the communication tools that businesses use today, there still is no more important option than the telephone system. Unfortunately for small businesses, the telephone system can be expensive […]Read More

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Does Your Organization Have Enough Bandwidth?

Brian Emerson

March 9, 2021

A lot of business is being conducted over the Internet right now, in terms of communication and transactions alike, which makes a business’ capability to remain connected to its clientele […]Read More

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Accounting Firms are Finding Their IT Overtaxed

Brian Emerson

March 8, 2021

With tax season quickly reaching its crescendo, accountants and CPAs face increased threats to their data security. Your clients’ financial information is too good for a cybercriminal to pass up. […]Read More

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Tip of the Week: Three Questions to Help Arrange Your Priorities

Brian Emerson

March 3, 2021

Tip of the Week

The typical workday is filled with tasks—oftentimes, more than can be handled in the span of a day and all given the same priority level. As I’m sure you’ve realized […]Read More

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Tip of the Week: Highlighting Messages in Outlook

Brian Emerson

March 2, 2021

Tip of the Week

Like any email platform, Microsoft Outlook can easily become overwhelmed with messages and conversations—effectively making it counterproductive rather than an asset to you and your team. Let’s take a few […]Read More

Power button

The Power Button is Capable of More Than On/Off

Brian Emerson

March 1, 2021

If you’ve ever used technology, the power button has had a pretty consistent appearance and even more consistent use. However, there’s a reason that the power symbol we’re so familiar […]Read More

Technology Security Protection Padlock

Three IT Practices that Can Drive Your Business’ Success

Brian Emerson

March 1, 2021

When looking to improve your business via the use of technology, it helps to keep a few basic tenets in mind. Let’s review some strategies to help reinforce their importance. […]Read More

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Tip of the Week: How to Prepare a Data Breach Response

Brian Emerson

February 24, 2021

Security Blog Posts

Tip of the Week

Unfortunately, the more people lean on technology, the more data breaches there are. The correlation makes sense, but with so much innovation in data security and data systems, it’s a […]Read More

Modern Isometric Product Inventory

If You Haven’t Already, It’s Time to Thoroughly Document Your Business IT

Brian Emerson

February 23, 2021

A business’ technology is by all measures a part of its inventory, and as such, it needs to be tracked. Let’s consider why in more detail, and how to do […]Read More

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Securing Utilities Has to Be a Priority

Brian Emerson

February 22, 2021

Security Blog Posts

It’s been reported that a hacker virtually broke into a Floridian water treatment facility and briefly increased the levels of sodium hydroxide in the Pinellas County water supply. Fortunately, onsite […]Read More

Sign Up

Tip of the Week: The Guide to Optimal Password Efficacy

Brian Emerson

February 18, 2021

Tip of the Week

Your business’ security largely depends on how secure the passwords are that keep your resources from being accessed without authorization. Despite this, many users—perhaps even you—frequently sacrifice sufficient security measures […]Read More

Audit

Conduct a Security and Compliance Audit, You Won’t Regret It

Brian Emerson

February 16, 2021

Security Blog Posts

If you are an avid reader of our blog, we are constantly saying how there are always a growing number of threats. This is true. Two-in-every-three business owners consider that […]Read More

Super SSL certificate

Tip of the Week: Browser Best Practices for Boosted Security

Brian Emerson

February 15, 2021

Tip of the Week

Privacy is a sensitive subject nowadays, especially online. Regardless of the browser you have elected to use, properly using it will have a large impact. Let’s review a few ways […]Read More

3 tips

3 Tips to Help You Make Better IT Decisions

Brian Emerson

February 10, 2021

Making solid business decisions can sometimes be confusing. Not that you try to make anything other than good decisions, but a lot of business is, and has always been, trial […]Read More

prepare your team

How to Prepare Your Team to Fight Phishing

Brian Emerson

February 4, 2021

Phishing Lessons to Pass On While last year saw a significant decrease in its number of data breaches, the number of records that were leaked doubled… and then some. Part […]Read More

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Microsoft OneDrive for Business

Brian Emerson

February 3, 2021

Secure File Storage in the Cloud Cloud-based file storage is nothing new, but it has become an important part of cloud service delivery. The world’s most trusted name in consumer […]Read More

Innovation, IT Support, Best Practices

Significant IT Challenges for 2021

Brian Emerson

January 28, 2021

2020 was… well, 2020… so it really isn’t any surprise that those businesses that made it to 2021 aren’t quite out of the woods yet. The many difficulties and challenges […]Read More

It Concept

Reconsidering IT Principles Can Help Push Business Forward

Brian Emerson

January 20, 2021

It isn’t often that you’ll hear a managed service provider say something like, “There’s no school like the old school.” In many ways, however, the basic principles of a solid […]Read More

Young Network Engineer

Monitoring Your IT is a Crucial Step to Success

Brian Emerson

November 13, 2020

Your business’ technology is extremely important to your business’ success and ensuring that it is functioning as designed has to be an ongoing priority. This can be harder than you […]Read More

Person Holding Data Block

Do Your Privacy Practices Line Up With Your Privacy Expectations?

Brian Emerson

September 4, 2020

How concerned are you about your data privacy, as a consumer, particularly when you entrust it to another business? If you answered “very”, you aren’t alone… 87 percent of Americans […]Read More

dont allow disasters

Don’t Allow Any Disasters to Put Your Operations on Hold

Brian Emerson

September 4, 2020

If there’s anything that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught businesses, it’s that they need to be (or, in too many cases, should have been) prepared for anything. Disasters don’t keep […]Read More

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We’re Seeing an Increase in COVID-19-Related Cyberattacks

Brian Emerson

August 24, 2020

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For Many Businesses, Working From Home Might Stick

Brian Emerson

May 6, 2020

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Don’t Get Phished Out of Your Stimulus Payment

Brian Emerson

May 2, 2020

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Efficient IT Goes a Long Way

Brian Emerson

April 30, 2020

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