Year: 2016

used with the permission of http://thenetwork.cisco.com by Blake Snow What’s a consumer to do in the age of online holiday shopping? Where there’s money there are thieves nearby. That’s the biggest risk facing online shoppers today, whether through phishing, stolen credit cards, mobile malware, or worse, stolen identities. It’s only going to get worse, experts […]

used with permission from Microsoft US Small and Midsize Business Blog These days, the rate of technological change can be dizzying. Keeping up with the latest trends can be a challenge for anyone, but some of these disruptive technologies will present new opportunities for business in the near future. Which technology trends matter most to […]

3D printing has been poised to transform travel for several years. We’re now seeing the beginnings of 3D printed airplane food, jet engines, cars, and even space station equipment. How will 3D printing improve how we get from one place to another? Here are a few jet-setting innovations happening at the intersection of 3D printing […]

used with permission from SBA.gov by Anita Campbell Mobile devices pose heightened security risks. Those risks come in several forms. Devices — including business data saved on them such as call records, contacts, images, videos, documents and email messages — can be lost or stolen. If you use mobile apps or cloud software accounts with […]

used with permission from Norton by Symantec by Christina Schubert The holiday season is a time of merriment for one and all. That includes scammers, fraudsters, and thieves too. It’s the best time of the year for them to do their worst. More people will be shopping, partying, traveling, and generally letting their guard down. […]

used with the permission of http://thenetwork.cisco.com by Melissa Jun Rowley Cybersecurity tips and strategies for retailers during the holiday season. Holiday shopping is in full effect, and consumers, as well as retailers, are taking advantage of the benefits of the internet. US online shopping has steadily increased over the years. On Cyber Monday in 2013, […]

used with permission from HP Technology at Work In the business world, reliability is critical, especially so when it comes to PCs. When PCs falter in any workplace, even powerful corporations, the lost time and diminished productivity can irk customers, frustrate employees, and hamper the bottom line. And in the small business environment in particular, […]

used with permission from Microsoft US Small and Midsize Business Blog by Cindy Bates Should you build a social media presence for your small business? According to Social Media Examiner, small businesses cite increased exposure, increased website traffic, and decreased marketing expenses as the top benefits of social media marketing. Additionally, over half of surveyed small […]

used with permission from HP Technology at Work Cubicles. Meetings. Web browsing. Your average workday may not appear like it’s influenced by art, but look a little closer and you might be surprised. Everything about your business—from the way your office is laid out to the design of your PCs—combines form and function to help […]

used with permission from Norton by Symantec by Nadia Kovacs You’re probably familiar with 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi hotspots. In today’s increasingly connected mobile world, there are a variety of ways to get and stay connected to the Internet, but what’s really the safest way? Truth be told, nothing is 100% safe. However, there are […]

used with permission from HP Technology at Work As an entrepreneur, you probably think hackers won’t bother with you because your business is too small to care about. In reality, cybercrime targeting smaller companies is on the rise. Why are cybercriminals after your business—and what can you do about it? Cybercrimes cost smaller companies 12% […]

used with permission from Norton by Symantec by Christina Schubert An estimated 11.7 million(link is external) people are victims of identity theft each year. It is a growing crime and it is expected to grow more with each passing year. There is a big demand for stolen identities in the underground economy. Criminal outfits specializing […]