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How Is the Metaverse Going to Change Business?

The new buzzword around town is “metaverse.” But what does that actually mean for businesses? Is it just something that social media companies need to be concerned about? According to people like Apple’s CEO Tim Cook, the metaverse is coming. He stated that “Life without AR will soon be unthinkable.” Whether that’s a short-term or […]
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7 Most Exciting App Announcements at Microsoft Ignite 2022

If you follow Microsoft products, then you may know about Microsoft Ignite. Held annually, it generates many exciting updates and announcements in the Microsoft world. Microsoft held its most recent conference last October. In the rush of the recent holidays, you may have missed some of the highlights. So, we’re bringing them to you now. […]
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What Are the Advantages of Implementing Conditional Access?

It seems that nearly as long as passwords have been around, they’ve been a major source of security concern. Eighty-one percent of security incidents happen due to stolen or weak passwords. Additionally, employees continue to neglect the basics of good cyber hygiene. For example, 61% of workers use the same password for multiple platforms. And […]
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Tips for Overcoming Barriers to a Smooth BYOD Program

Bring your own device (BYOD) is a concept that took hold after the invention of the smartphone. When phones got smarter, software developers began creating apps for those phones. Over time, mobile device use has overtaken desktop use at work. According to Microsoft, mobile devices make up about 60% of the endpoints in a company […]
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What Are the Most Helpful VoIP Features for Small Businesses?

Just five or six years ago, VoIP was still considered a “different” type of business phone system. One that wasn’t the norm. But the pandemic changed that way of thinking. Now internet-based phone systems aren’t simply the norm. They’re mandatory for business continuity. During the pandemic, VoIP and video conferencing have skyrocketed by over 210%. […]
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Simple Guide to Follow for Better Endpoint Protection

Endpoints make up much of a company’s network and IT infrastructure. This is a collection of computers, mobile devices, servers, and smart gadgets. As well as other IoT devices that all connect to the company network. The number of endpoints a company has will vary by business size. Companies with less than 50 employees have […]
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Insider Threats Are Getting More Dangerous! Here’s How to Stop Them

  One of the most difficult types of attacks to detect are those performed by insiders. An “insider” would be anyone that has legitimate access to your company network and data. This would be via a login or other authorized connection. Because insiders have authorized system access, they bypass certain security defenses. Such as those […]
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Targeted Cyberattacks are on the Rise

  A sudden rise in cyberattacks A recent and sudden spike in cyberattacks has local businesses and organizations taking a hard look at cybersecurity solutions. Among the most notable attacks in 2021 are The Colonial Pipeline, JBS Foods, and the very recent attack on Kaseya Software Company that affected over 1500 businesses of all sizes. […]
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Surveillance Camera System Dos and Don’ts

Explore a recent project done by Intechtel, the security system specialists for Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Spokane and surrounding areas. This car wash needed a surveillance camera system upgrade, especially do to the wet nature of their business. Take a look around with us and see what we suggest for this client. Also, learn how […]
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Don’t Use Your Carrier’s Router

  Today we are answering a common question. Is it a good idea to use the router provided by an Internet service provider? Well, there are a few different reasons why it is actually not ideal to use the provided router. The main reason is because Internet providers don’t have top quality, performance or security […]
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