Do you plan like the Big Boys?
When it comes to project management and your technology infrastructure, an important question arises: At what point do small and midsize businesses adopt the management practices of large enterprises? The answer depends: Will the required investment(s) will be rewarded through a sufficient increase in productivity? Or profit margin to justify the change.
At SynchroNet, we're all about IT. Still, we recognize there's a human component to every electronic function. We believe, how we use a digital tool is as important as that tool's capabilities. This is important to remember if we ever hope to get the most out of our computer systems.
Beware RFP Emails According to the Better Business Bureau
Did you think we'd ever need to talk about RFP Emails? Well, it's a new month, so there must be another cyberscam to worry about, right? Well, of course there is! This latest warning comes from the Better Business Bureau, and this con utilizes an email masquerading as a request for proposal (RFP).
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This is Part 2 in our Independence Day Celebration ... let's keep thinking about what would have happened if SynchroNet had been around in 1776. (Wait, did you read Part 1? Do that first!)
If SynchroNet had Been Around in 1776
Working with Lafayette
History buffs know how the French aristocrat, Marquis de Lafayette came to the aid of the American revolutionaries with his fortune and military leadership.
Timeline be Darned ... Because this is Going to be Good
On July 4, we’ll celebrate our nation’s birth—241 years ago. As it turned out, declaring independence was the easy part; we still had to fight the Revolutionary War. Sure, we won (ergo, the celebration) but we got to wondering how much more easily things might have gone for the Founding Fathers had they gone The SynchroNet Way.
Nothing's Certain Except Death and Taxes, Right?
Let's lighten things up and discuss managing your online affairs after you pass away because having a plan for your digital estate is more important than you think.
Downer though it may be, "digital estate planning" is something that not many people even think about.
Don't fall victim to ransomware called WannaCry.
We all have a share in keeping ransomware like WannaCry at bay. Please exercise caution and be skeptical of any unexpected email or action.
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Since WannaCry ransomware began holding hundreds of thousands of computers hostage around the world, a lot has happened. We thought we'd offer an update and yet again reiterate how to avoid paying off cybercriminals to regain access to important computer files.
Hackers usually like to work quietly, but that's not always the case ... as residents of Dallas can now attest in a recent Internet of Things breach.
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We know you're probably done with your taxes for 2016, and we'd guess you'd rather not think about them anymore for at least a few months. But with the annual ordeal still fresh in your mind, now might be the best time to consider how technology can help you get ahead of the curve for next year.