Trust is the currency of business. When we trust an organization, we do business with them whenever and wherever it makes sense without questioning it. If we don’t trust an organization, we look for alternatives and we spend a fortune over-evaluating their pricing and value model. Trust is extremely valuable. Thus, it is imperative for us to reduce the amount …
Are Healthcare Ransomware Attacks HIPAA Data Breaches?
It was estimated that 4,000 daily ransomware attacks occurred in 2016, according to the U.S. Government Interagency Guidance Document, “How to Protect Your Networks from Ransomware.” That’s a 300 percent increase over the 1,000 daily ransomware attacks reported in 2015. As a result, covered entities (CEs) and business associates (BAs) are wondering whether ransomware attacks on private health information (PHI) …
Five Things You Need to Know About Hyperconvergence
Hyperconvergence, put simply, is an environment where all storage and computing components work together from a single vendor. Because of the benefits and advantages they offer, hyperconverged systems are quickly gaining popularity and will be mainstream in just a few years. According to one Gartner report, “hyperconverged integrated systems will represent over 35 percent of total integrated system market revenue …
Unleash Your Content by Enabling Digital Signage Using Content-as-a-Service
If you are a brick and mortar sales or marketing leader, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Driving traffic to the store, optimizing in-store visits, and driving sales all falls within your area of responsibilities. What can you do to maximize your consumers’ experience so they are compelled to come inside, can easily find what they are looking for, …
Technology and Business Review: May 6, 2017
There’s much happening, as always, in the worlds of tech and business, this week. From the clever Google Docs phishing scam, to smartwatches getting renewed interest from consumers, to the launch of Echo Look from Amazon, and the journey of early adopters of the Internet of Things. Let’s dive in. What’s So Dastardly Clever About the Google Docs Phishing Scam. …
Drive Business Growth with Disruptive Technology This Year
Remember when the first-generation hybrid vehicles came out? A few early adopters purchased them, but most of us—including most auto manufacturers—just sat back and waited. We wanted to see what would happen: if anyone would buy them, if they actually worked. Toyota took a huge leap in making the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle, and it paid dividends. The terms “Prius” …
How to Tech Guide: Encryption for Data Security – Part 1
What role does encryption play in data security? Widespread connectivity creates many entryways for cybercriminals to hack your network. When data falls into the wrong hands, the consequences can be devastating. Accounting for all of the traveling data across your computers, mobile devices, databases and cloud systems is a serious challenge. Luckily, there are tried-and-true methods to safeguard your assets—and …
Agility is Key for Moving through The Digital Transformation
Back in the day, change was hard. We didn’t have email or social media—let alone video chat—to speed up communication. Our idea of checking out what’s “trending” required making a visit, in person, to the nearest retail store. We used snail mail. We met for lunch and worked in traditional office spaces. We managed from the top-down. And because of …
How to Map Your IT Strategy to Business Goals
According to Gartner predictions for 2017, nearly a third of IT spending will happen in other departments; the perception is that IT is too slow and unwieldy, so operations outsources their IT needs. IT management requires a proactive, business-centric approach to work towards mutual company goals and create efficiency. “You need to be clear on what the strategy is, be …
The Convergence of Mobility and IoT in the Workplace: 5 Potential Benefits for Your Bottom Line
We are living through a major transformation, as we get more mobile and get more connected. This convergence of mobility and the Internet of Things (IoT) is progressing so steadily that we as individuals might not be fully aware of its impact as we naturally adapt to the new technologies and abilities. But businesses don’t have the luxury of that …