95% of the globally ATMs still run Windows XP! On April 8th, 2014, Microsoft will end support for its 12 year-old operating system, Windows XP. After that date, Microsoft will no longer release security patches and bug fixes for systems running Windows XP. If you continue to run Windows XP, your systems will be extremely…

Protect Your Business, Employees, and Data! Schedule a Complete Cyber-Security Audit Today So how do you maintain the confidentiality of your information? While it’s impossible to be completely safe online, here’s 5 tips to help you mitigate the risk: Use Familiar Websites When it comes to online shopping and online banking, it’s critical to use…

Microsoft Office and Office 365 are constantly changing to address your unique needs and requirements. For example, a variety of Microsoft products have been integrated with Office 365 to increase productivity and efficiency in your office. And that’s just the beginning of the evolution of Microsoft Office and Office 365. Here are 6 impressive facts…

Does Your Business Handle Cardholder Data? Here’s an Essential Overview of the PCI DSS In the past few months, a variety of companies, including Target, Michaels, and Neiman Marcus, have experienced data breaches. While data breaches are becoming an increasingly common occurrence, most of them can be avoided by following the guidelines outlined in the…

Promotion to Diamond-Level Status Might Hint End of Feud for Oracle and Hewlett-Packard Oracle has promoted Hewlett-Packard to the highest ranking Diamond-level status in the Oracle PartnerNetwork. HP has already achieved the Oracle Platinum level partner certification last year. This could be good news regarding the feud between the two companies. Oracle’s definition of the…

As an attorney, you probably have a variety of confidential client information, including documents, emails, and voicemails, stored on your iPhone. What would happen if your iPhone was lost or stolen? What if malware infected your iPhone and compromised confidential client information? Chances are, there would be financial and professional consequences to face. While the…

On February 19th, 2014, the Government made 700 MHz available to carriers in Canada to provide high-speed wireless service for consumers. There will be more competition in the wireless industry to provide better service, lower prices, and more choices. These new policies will be in addition to the new rules already implemented as of December…

Do you have systems running Windows XP in your workplace? If so, you must upgrade to a secure operating system or face a variety of security threats and vulnerabilities. On April 8th, 2014, Microsoft will end support for Windows XP. In addition, Microsoft will end support for Office 2003 on the same day. If you…

Do you know how to protect your Android device from security threats? Often, people store a lot more sensitive information on their personal devices than they realize. As a business owner, safeguarding your Android device should be a top priority. Fortunately, there’s a few simple ways to set up maximum protection against common threats. Here…

Do you worry about the privacy of your personal data? If so, you’re not alone. According to a study conducted by Harris Interactive, which surveyed 2000 consumers, privacy concerns associated with personal data are fairly common. For example: 93% of consumers have privacy concerns regarding online shopping. 90% of consumers have privacy concerns regarding online…

Do you protect your laptops and mobile devices with anti-virus software? If not, it’s critical to avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Cybercriminals can easily intercept data sent over public Wi-Fi, yet 53% of mobile device owners use public Wi-Fi hotspots on a regular basis. Many locations, including hotels, coffee shops, and airports, offer free access…

In the business world, PowerPoint presentations are commonly used to communicate ideas. A successful PowerPoint presentation gets the message across in a short time period, however, creating a short, yet appealing presentation isn’t always easy to do. Here’s a few tips to help you make your next PowerPoint presentation more appealing to the audience: 1.    …