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The Chief Information Officer of a business has the primary responsibility of managing the organization’s technology, which in turn places a lot of stress on them as an individual. They implement strategies to help the business thrive, but they also take the blame for when those initiatives fail. They might even be tempted to say “yes” to requests even when they might feel like they should say “no.” Let’s look at three technologies that CIOs are implementing for businesses.

AI has become one of the spiciest topics in business, and with it being more accessible than ever, many people are asking, “What can I do with this new tech?” AI can be leveraged in many ways, and businesses can make excellent use of it to reduce their expenses. However, businesses aren’t the only ones looking to take advantage of this technology; wage workers are finding new and creative ways to streamline their tasks, increase productivity, and explore new opportunities for growth, all in an effort to cope with the rising prices that seem impossible to escape.

Look around, whether you’re working in the office, at home, or remotely. How much smart technology is around you right now, forming an Internet of Things? Connected technologies add an unprecedented convenience to life. The question is, is the convenience worth the inherent security tradeoff that each new connected device brings?

Most people look forward to the end of the workday, but what if that joyful end were to be hampered by a server crash? What if you had to work after hours because you missed an important deadline? Let’s make sure this is prevented so you never have to deal with it.

Small businesses have a lot of problems to worry about, including technology issues and challenges that prevent them from operating efficiently. When a problem strikes, you want to resolve it as soon as possible, period. Wouldn’t it be great if you could prevent the problem in the first place, though?

When your business is operating the way it should, it can feel like a well-oiled machine. Unfortunately though, the second something goes wrong, it starts spitting and sputtering, and before you know it, operations are impacted to the point where you’re left wondering what to do next. If you’re constantly reacting to server crashes, downtime, and data loss, you’re not running a business—you’re prolonging the inevitable, and that’s not serving you or your customers the way they deserve.

It’s easy to forget about the mobile devices, like smartphones and tablets, that power your organization, but the fact remains that they are an extension of your office’s infrastructure. Just like how you would secure an in-house desktop or laptop, you must also secure your mobile devices, as they present a considerable security risk otherwise. The key to doing so is with a comprehensive Mobile Device Management (MDM) strategy.

Technology should make running your business easier, right? Sometimes it’s simple and it does, other times, not so much and certain habits can actually cause big problems. In today’s blog, we'll look at three common technology mistakes that could be slowing you down or putting you at risk.

There are lessons every business owner needs to learn about technology. Unfortunately, they are often learned a little too late; after something terrible happens. Today, we’re going to look at four lessons that will help you keep your business’ technology working for you and not against you.

Public discussion about online threats can sometimes feel overwhelming, the reality is that cyber risks pose a genuine and significant challenge to businesses of all sizes. Is your company equipped to defend against the sophisticated digital adversaries active today? Let's clarify three prevalent threats that can cause substantial harm to your operations and reputation.