Construction projects are complex. You have contractors who need to coordinate, timelines to manage, materials to track, and budgets to maintain. On top of that, most of the teams who collaborate with each other may not use the same programs, applications, or software to track, create, or store their data for a project. We’ve talked [...]
When it comes to IT security for your business, two things ring true: You don’t know what you don’t know, and There are no warning signs of security gaps In fact, 56% of security breaches take months - sometimes longer - to discover, according to Verizon’s 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report. By the time [...]
You’ve probably heard about this a lot, but the importance of strong passwords really can’t be understated. Unfortunately, a lot of the “common advice” you’re probably following isn’t doing you much good. If you’re thinking, “We’re a small business. What aren’t a multi-billion dollar company… They won’t target us,” think again. With small businesses, [...]
When it comes to the daily function of your company's technology systems, what's the one thing you want? If you're not really sure, the answer's actually pretty simple: You probably just want them to WORK, right? Without having to think about it, without any effort on your part, you just want your tech to do [...]
Have you started thinking about your IT Budget? It’s that time of year when we begin making plans and goals for the upcoming year in our business. Whether your organization is in this process now, a little behind schedule, or not quite at that level of proactive planning yet, we have a few key topics [...]
Business travel is nothing new. Nor is taking technology along for the trip. But as we become more reliant on our tech, we must be more vigilant about our protection, especially with business documents. Hackers watch for unsuspecting business travelers. Before you go, make sure you've prepared your tech tools for secure travel. Before [...]
A few years ago, 4G was the next big thing. It claimed to deliver speeds 10x faster than 3G, with a 6 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload time. It served to resolve the network congestion and speed issues that came with 3G, but now we’re on the cusp of another evolution: 5G. 5G: [...]
In a recent article, we discussed the rise of cryptojacking affecting businesses. However, this doesn’t negate the prevalence of ransomware and data invasion as a hacktic. According to the Ponemon Institute for IMB Security’s 2017 Cost of Data Breach Study, the average time it takes to detect a data breach is 191 days, with [...]
July 10, 2019 – Lakewood, CO — At the very top of Pikes Peak, the construction of the Pikes Peak Summit House Complex relies on specialty contractors like Encore Electric. The organization has run into a bit of a challenge - when you rely heavily on technology like iPads, tablets and digital construction management tools, [...]
This month, we’re hitting hard on the importance of cybersecurity protection by highlight some stories from around the web of those who did not heed best practices. Your customer data, your reputation, and your finances are on the line. Neglecting these protocols is not an option. Too Many Businesses Taking The Impersonation Phishing Attack [...]