Ransomware is an even greater threat Original Article Courtesy of Kaspersky The world has been turned on its head, and the universal shift to remote working has radically altered the threat landscape. Among other things, the people responsible for corporate cyber-protection now need to consider two new factors: the geographical distribution of the office network, and the [...]
Using Microsoft Teams Whether you are new to using Microsoft Teams or are an experienced user, here are helpful tips and features to enhance your team collaboration. #1 - Stay Organized Stay in touch anywhere you are, get files, have online meetings and calls, and chat with your team members. #2 - Set up a Channel [...]
How secure are the most popular videoconferencing apps? Original article courtesy of Kaspersky Choose the app that suits you best There is no such thing as a perfectly secure videoconferencing app — or any other kind of app, for that matter. Choose a service whose downsides are not problematic for your business. And remember, choosing the right [...]
The Basics of Microsoft Teams Quick Start Guide Provided by Microsoft Teams is a hub for collaboration in Microsoft 365 - integrating people, content and tools for your team: Chat from anywhere Meet from anywhere Call from anywhere Collaborate from anywhere With Microsoft Teams on your PC, Mac, or mobile device, you can: Pull together a team [...]
"Through Crisis Comes Innovation" - Jon Maraschin Virtual Sit Down with Jon Maraschin, Executive Director - Business Incubator Center How the Business Incubator Center has adapted their business to remote workers during COVID-19; what worked, what didn't, Jon's advice for managing a remote team and how they are going to move their business forward. Your business technology [...]
Physical Security Information Courtesy of Federal Trade Commission Cybersecurity begins with strong physical security. Lapses in physical security can expose sensitive company data to identity theft, with potentially serious consequences. For Example: An employee accidentally leaves a flash drive on a coffeehouse table. When he returns hours later [...]
Business Technology Checklist Given how quickly businesses have needed to adapt their work environments, this is a wellness checklist for your business technology - remote workers, business phones, email, and additional considerations. We have also included a list of best practices for remote workers and potential phishing attacks. Tip: If you are in contact with your voice carrier, [...]
When engaging over video conferencing tools and conference calls in lieu of face-to-face meetings, here are tips to maintain professionalism and courtesy: Download Etiquette Tips Location, Location, Location Choose a quiet place to join your video or conference call. When you have several attendees in distracting locations or noisy backgrounds, it disrupts the entire group. Reduce background [...]
Article Highlight: Thinking Beyond the Coronavirus Digital transformation is dominated by nebulous perimeters, distributed workforces, global connections, artificial intelligence-driven decision-making and critical systems moving to the public cloud, and these changes are only going to increase in speed and complexity. The coronavirus serves as a warning of a much larger issue. As we enable a distributed workforce, we must weigh the risks [...]
Remote Teams Original article courtesy of Small Business Trends When you hear the phrase “building team culture” you might envision lively office parties and team lunches, but with geographically-distributed teams and 70% of the world’s workforce working remotely, culture in the future of work means thinking beyond the physical office. Wondering how to strengthen your small business’s culture [...]
