Technology trends in business, including the use of artificial intelligence, are innovating the way people work and how consumers interact with brands. These advances provide companies with new tools to become more productive and efficient. While implementing new technology requires…
Knowing how to shop online securely makes any consumer’s upcoming holiday season a safe, smooth experience. While people often look up the hottest gifts of the season and ideas for hosting celebrations, far too few research the trending scams and…
Without cybersecurity being a priority, businesses leave themselves open to intrusive hacking and internet scams. Implementing security protocols and cybersecurity training are essential pieces in employee onboarding and ongoing education. While cybersecurity certifications are required for federal agencies, any business…
Sending SMS text messages to customers is an appropriate, convenient marketing tool for businesses as long as it is used legally and ethically. Nearly everyone carries a cell phone with them, and Short Message Service texts, known as SMS texts,…
While nothing replaces a day at the ballpark, dropping digital TV and switching to streaming services exclusively is not the best strategy for sports fans. Anyone considering cutting cable in favor of streaming might be trading a monthly bill for…
With the right contactless payment technology, businesses can make point-of-sale transactions fast and secure for customers and employees. While COVID certainly heightened retailers’ desire for touchless payments, consumers often prefer these checkout modes because they simplify transactions and offer flexible…
Running home security without power or internet is not as impossible as it once was and with the right system, households can remain protected through outages. Safety should not be jeopardized due to severe weather, network maintenance or equipment failure.…
Today’s cybercriminals leverage many types of malware for the sole purpose of financial gain through stolen data, identity theft and other scams. Cybersecurity threats in the workplace are not inconsequential and no company is immune. Stolen assets are difficult to…
Most consumers are aware of scams on the internet but not enough people realize how many phony offers and fraudulent ploys exist or how to protect themselves. Today’s cybercriminals have grown more savvy, adding text messaging to their stockpile of…
Companies of any size benefit from business Wi-Fi because this upgraded service provides reliable, fast and secure internet access for employees and guests. Office managers or IT directors should consider upgrading to the best business Wi-Fi possible to make sure…
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