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Windows has increasingly been left forgotten in the smartphone game. This is especially due to the huge success of iOS and Android devices. But just when you think that Windows smartphones will just fizzle out, Microsoft has quickly announced plans to revitalize their mobile operating systems. So what steps will Microsoft be taking to stay […]

There are many marketing techniques SMBs use to gain clients. Free information products, brochures, and press releases are just a few among many. But how do you know what’s most effective? It all comes down to looking at data and seeing for yourself what’s worked before. We’ve gone through the trouble of doing just that, […]

The good ol’ two button mouse just won’t cut it anymore. They’re unresponsive, uncomfortable and the cord somehow ties itself up every time you put it in your bag. However, buying a new mouse can be a pain, especially when you don’t know what to look for. Do you need a mouse that’s more forgiving […]

Most people are still impressed when they see a LinkedIn profile with 500+ connections. It gives that person authority in their industry and shows they’re a valuable member of the business world. In other words, 500+ connections can help sell you and your business. So how can you reach this coveted number? Here are some […]

No matter how much technology advances, human error has always been a fact of life. Nowhere is this more pertinent than when it comes to email security as many of today’s breaches start in an employee’s inbox. But now Microsoft is looking to change this. In the coming weeks, the technology giant intends to launch […]

If you’re not an IT professional or you don’t have in-depth knowledge of technology, computer terms can seem like a foreign language. While you certainly don’t need to be fluent in Geek Speak, having a basic understanding of it can help in a number of ways.

Disasters. They do happen — it’s only a matter of ‘when’. While most businesses acknowledge it, surveys show that only one in four companies worldwide have adequate protection in the event of a major disruption. We’re not talking about insurance here, but a Disaster Recovery (DR) plan that could save you thousands of dollars in losses and could save you from business closure.

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Not long ago, we experienced the fun of adjusting our clocks for the time change. If you’re anything like me, you had gotten used to morning light starting to shine when your alarm went off… and then the dreaded “spring forward” happened and we went back to darkness in the mornings.

“We had a complete server blow out, but SWK Technologies had us back up and running the same day on a virtual server. If we didn’t have them in place, we would have been down for a week, lost 20% of our income – and with no good excuse, like a hurricane.

Since the emergence of the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center attack, there have been several other hospitals hit by hackers in just a few short weeks. Sadly, hospitals make relatively easy targets for cybercriminals. Hospital employees are not always aware of how to prevent cyber threats, and many hospitals lack good protocols or any kind of layered security.