John Merrey

Improving employee engagement with Teams

By John Merrey

How can you improve employee engagement with Office 365? Getting your entire organization to switch over and get the most out of Office 365 can be challenging. Employees often resist change and have misconceptions about Microsoft or Office 365. It requires purposeful implementation and training. 

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What are the advantages of working with a local IT provider?

By John Merrey

There are always going to be times when you need onsite support. Remote IT providers must rely on local subcontractors that you don’t know. With a local IT provider, you get an immediate response for onsite needs such as implementations, hardware replacements, and emergencies. This means a quick resolution for critical issues without relying on remote assistance.

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How can you prevent data breaches?

By John Merrey

The digital age has resulted in unparalleled connectivity and convenience but has also given rise to an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. The battle to secure sensitive data is unending, and organizations must be armed with more than just firewalls and antivirus software.

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What are the disadvantages of remote workers?

By John Merrey

More and more companies see the value of adding or transitioning their employees to remote workers. Understanding the disadvantages will help you better determine if a remote workforce is right for your organization. 

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Are remote jobs the future?

By John Merrey

Remote jobs aren’t just the future. They’re the present in more and more businesses. Remote work has been around for years in some form (such as virtual assistants), but COVID-19 accelerated that transition.  

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How businesses can get the most out of Microsoft Teams

By John Merrey

In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective communication and collaboration are essential for success. As companies strive to streamline their operations and enhance productivity, they often turn to digital tools that can simplify team interactions.

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Best practices for small business cybersecurity

By John Merrey

Following cybersecurity best practices should be part of your workplace culture. Make sure employees stay knowledgeable and that your computers have the cybersecurity tools they need. Here are some tips you can use to create a best practice guide for your organization to follow.

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Why is cybersecurity such a difficult problem to solve?

By John Merrey

The more your business depends on the internet, the more vulnerable it is to hackers. Cybersecurity is an ongoing battle between hackers and cybersecurity professionals that ultimately depends on overcoming human limitations.  Proactive hackers and reactive measures Hackers are continuously coming up with new ways to take control of computers, steal information, or other malicious…

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Neglected cybersecurity practices critical for the workplace

By John Merrey

As business owners, we know it is a priority to keep your business safe. We all know the basics of keeping your physical location safe, like using locks and security systems. But it can be challenging to know where to start when it comes to securing your digital assets. This has become especially critical considering the impact of COVID on our working landscape.

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Cybersecurity best practices for small and medium businesses

By John Merrey

Small and medium-sized businesses rely on technology to push forward their business goals and serve their customers. But what happens when that technology is leveraged against them by bad actors online? Cybercriminals can use malware, ransomware, phishing, and denial-of-service attacks to extort professionals. This is why cybersecurity is vital for businesses of all sizes because if you don’t protect your business from these attacks beforehand, you will pay for it on the backend. 

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