The threat of cyberattacks and other online crime is very real, and it’s getting worse. The first half of this year saw a massive increase in the number of ransomware and other cyberattacks against business, local governments, hospitals, and other industries. But studies show that the leading cause of actual [...]
In this blog we’ve talked about the necessity of getting your employees and other team members on board with new technologies. But what do you actually say to them? In this post we’ll cover how to talk about technology with your team. Even those who don’t understand technology. What Is [...]
A couple weeks ago we reviewed about a dozen Office 365 apps — beyond the usual Word, Excel, etc. — that can greatly increase the productivity of your team or organization. You probably didn't know about most of them. Hopefully you do now. This week we're looking at some very [...]
Word. Excel. PowerPoint. These familiar, powerful desktop applications have been Microsoft’s calling card since the 1980s. In 1990, the three were released together in a bundle called Microsoft Office. Flash forward 30 years. Today, Microsoft Office 365 integrates nearly two dozen apps in a productivity suite that lets people work [...]
In the modern work environment, virtual teams have become the new normal. Team members communicate almost entirely through electronic means. But without the benefit of daily in-person interactions, building a cohesive virtual team culture poses unique challenges. In fact, it's not like building an office culture. Virtual team members don't [...]
Enterprise technology changes as quickly as personal tech. It needs to meet the rapidly growing demands and dangers of living and working in the digital world. And that means organizations need to upgrade their infrastructure, cloud services, and security systems every couple of years. It’s a bit more complex, however, [...]
In March 2017, Microsoft rolled out Teams, a chat-based workspace available for free through Office 365. In doing so, the company tackled head-on the booming market for group messaging applications. Slack has led that market in a space that includes Google (of course), Facebook, Cisco, and others. Now, Microsoft Teams [...]
Office 365 Video Training Ever wondered how to use a specific 365 service? We have been receiving questions on specific Office 365 products and thought we would share some free training videos. Microsoft provides many training opportunities to help you get started quickly, whether you are interested in product exploration [...]
Social Media Threats: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and More Whether you got a new job, some new clothes or just want to post a selfie, chances are you have shared what you have been up to on social media. Communication channels like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram make sharing information fast and [...]
Compared to other countries with advanced economies, workers in the United States have long work days. Trying to stay healthy while also sitting at a desk for eight or more hours a day can be challenging. Here are five ways to make sure your workspace desk doesn’t become the death [...]
