Windows 11: Here’s Why You’re Missing Out
Many small and medium businesses (SMBs) around the world operate every day with the Windows ecosystem. The latest update to that platform — Windows 11 — rolled out on October 5, bringing many new features that SMBs can enjoy and use to grow their business. According to Microsoft, the creator [...]
Lessons & Insights from the Front Lines of Medical Cannabis
IT4Cannabis held its third webinar of its “Insights and Opportunities" series titled, “Lessons and Insights from the Frontlines of Medical Cannabis,” on September 15. This was a part two of the June medical webinar and again featured the highly requested medical cannabis expert panelists, Dr. Jennifer Anderson, Rebecca Abraham, RN, [...]
Windows 365: What SMBs Should Know
In August, Microsoft announced the launch of its latest product: Windows 365. This cloud-based version of their operating system lets SMBs and other users fully customize their PC experience in the cloud. Microsoft dove into its cloud software offerings with Office 365, which saw increasing traction with SMBs that looked [...]
Remote Workers and Endpoint Security: What You’re Missing
Over the past year and a half, many businesses of all sizes had to undergo a rapid shift to remote work as pandemic lockdowns forced the closures of offices across the country. While this has meant adjustments on many fronts, one major technology challenge for IT departments has been implementing [...]
Understanding HIPAA: What’s Protected?
While many small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the healthcare sector are concerned with caring for patients and servicing their needs, they also need to think about protecting their data. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a broad-reaching regulation designed to protect healthcare data and ensure patient [...]
4 Ways to Get Your Employees to Care About Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is an issue many business owners try to put off for as long as possible. The subject matter is complex, and in their eyes, they’d rather focus on what generates revenue. But if they fail to protect their systems and networks adequately, cybercriminals are more likely to exploit vulnerabilities [...]
HIPAA’s Security Rule: What SMBs Should Know
Any SMB that works with healthcare clients — or is one themselves — has likely run into the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. HIPAA is a federal statute that is designed to protect healthcare data and ensure privacy for patients. It applies to health plans, health care [...]
Why SMBs Should Go Virtual with the CISO Role
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) may not be the most famous people in the technology world. Most likely, you cannot name the CISO of Facebook, Microsoft, Google, or any other tech company, for that matter. However, these executives are among the most important people at their companies. They may not [...]
5 Benefits of Outsourcing Your IT Support
When it comes to technology and IT, you don’t have to be alone. Many SMBs are now turning to companies like managed service providers (MSPs) to take over many critical IT functions and support their technology needs. Depending on the industry, there are a wide variety of technology needs. For [...]
COVID-19 Uncovers New Cyber Threats for Businesses, According to New Report
It turns out the rapid transition to remote work wasn’t the only significant effect on businesses over the past year. As many companies rapidly shifted overnight to working from home, they also opened themselves to new cybersecurity threats that may have impacts for many years to come. Nearly half of [...]