Some businesses are still clinging to the now-outdated Windows 7 operating system, despite the fact that Microsoft has already stopped updates or support for the OS as of January 14, 2020. As Windows 7 becomes obsolete, Microsoft recommends that everybody move over to their latest OS, Windows 10, as soon as possible. Whether your business […]
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Microsoft\’s Power BI is a powerful tool for leveraging data to help your business succeed. This is not news to those already familiar with Power BI and the importance of business intelligence and automation. However, this tool\’s full potential is only unleashed when you get sufficient adoption. The collaborative nature of Power BI makes it
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Causing record-breaking floods and devastation for parts of Southeast Texas, Tropical Storm Imelda was deemed the fifth-wettest tropical storm recorded in US history. The storm began on September 17th, 2019 before dissipating four days later. Aside from the lasting personal loses, the storm had an impact with regards to businesses operating in the area. Those
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We recently had a PowerApps request to default the value of a “Person or Group” active directory enabled form field to the Display Name of the logged in user while allowing the logged in user to change the contents of the “Person or Group” field to effectively make a request on behalf of another member
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Some companies may assume that external threats are the most important problem that they need to protect against when it comes to cybersecurity. However, 60 percent of data breaches are caused by internal actors. In fact, insider cybersecurity threats have grown by 47 percent since 2018. Why Employees Become Cyber Criminal Targets Employees may
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As a General Contractor in the digital age, you rely heavily on information technology to run your business. From VoIP phone systems and hosted email for basic communications, to cloud-based file sharing solutions for sharing design plans between engineering and on-site project managers – it’s no wonder then why operations come screeching to a halt
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As a Managed Service Provider (MSP) that provides IT services for general contractors, we understand the challenges construction firms face when it comes to sharing data between teams spread across multiple offices and off-site locations. This article will cover the basics of the Enterprise File Sync-and-Share market (also known as the EFSS market), a secure
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In the wake of numerous recent data breaches, cybersecurity has become a very high priority for the Department of Defense (DoD). All construction firms that have contracts with the DoD must now comply with the DFARS Cybersecurity mandate. Let\’s take a look at everything you need to know if you want to keep existing construction
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Information Technology spending is certainly a more complex affair than many other business purchases, with a host of options and pricing systems. Let\’s break down your options, the headline figures, and the forgotten factors that go into the real costs. In-House IT Staff Full-time salaried staff may seem the simplest option when it comes to
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Cloud-hosted business intelligence solutions provide your organization with many benefits. Microsoft Power BI and Tableau are popular choices, but figuring out which one meets your budget requirements can be challenging. While Power BI offers a free version, this cost comparison looks at the expenses you can expect to encounter with the paid version of Power
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