Do Cyber Risks Lurk in Your Business Ecosystem?
READ TIME: 4 MIN Digitally connected supply chains and partner ecosystems have brought immense value to modern businesses. However, the same digital connectivity that makes business ecosystems hum more efficiently also introduces a growing form of cyber risk: third-party cyber risk, to be exact. If you aren’t already scrutinizing the security postures of third parties […]
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How to Get Quick Productivity Gains Using Technology
If you’ve read about digital transformation, you may have come away with the impression that it’s a comprehensive, time-intensive revisioning of business IT that should not be expected to yield productivity or performance outcomes immediately. And that impression…well, it’s correct. So, what if you’re looking to accelerate productivity for your business on a shorter timeline? […]
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Digital Transformation Pitfalls—And How to Avoid Them
READ TIME: 4 MIN Digital transformation is a broad term that refers to the use of digital technologies to accelerate business performance. Although at its most basic level, digital transformation entails movement from paper-based systems to digital, the connectivity enabled by cloud computing, along with technologies like AI and mobile devices, have created a world […]
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Are Your IoT Devices Leaving the Door Open for Hackers?
READ TIME: 4 MIN Quick Quiz: Could smart light bulbs in your office provide threat actors an entryway into your IT network? Could a fish tank thermometer be a portal hackers exploit to steal your customers’ financial information? Could your smart fridge be part of a botnet used to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDOS) attacks? Undeniably, […]
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Sharpen Your Competitive Advantage: Using IT to Differentiate Your Business
READ TIME: 4 MIN It goes without saying that, in highly competitive markets, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need to carve out a niche in which they outshine their competitors. Many SMBs hone their competitive advantage by focusing exclusively on development of innovative products or services. Offering a superior product is a fabulous way of […]
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What Is a Managed Services Provider?
A managed services provider is a company that manages other companies’ IT infrastructure to the degree that they require. Managed IT services are used by businesses of all sizes, from small, local companies all the way through large, multinational corporations. As this variety in usage suggests, managed services providers often tailor their services to meet […]
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You’ve Decided to Move to the Cloud…What’s Next?
READ TIME: 4 MIN If your business has decided to make the switch to a cloud-based infrastructure, your “why” is probably pretty straightforward. With benefits like quick scalability, high reliability, reduced total cost of IT ownership, and flexibility to work from anywhere, cloud-based infrastructure is becoming the model of choice for enterprises and smaller businesses […]
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6 Signs Your Business Needs a vCIO
READ TIME: 4 MIN In today’s business world, where technology and business strategy are inextricably linked, a Chief Information Officer (CIO) is an indispensable member of most large companies’ leadership teams. But with annual salaries averaging over $300,0001, a full-time CIO is impractical for most small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). A popular alternative is a […]
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Money at Risk: Finance & Data Security in the Digital Age
READ TIME: 4 MIN Across industries, providing customers with superior experience is essential for success. However, the financial services industry faces unique challenges relative to customer expectations. Chief among these is the unarguable fact that financial services organizations are consistently a top target for cyber threat actors, a reality that exists in tension with the […]
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10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Managed Service Provider
READ TIME: 4 MIN Selecting a managed service provider (MSP) is by no means an easy task, and it’s important to do your homework thoroughly before making the plunge into this new relationship. Factors like pricing and service level agreements may be obvious points to ask a potential MSP about, but nontechnical professionals often wonder […]
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