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Government EO Addresses Cyber Security
Growing national cyber threats were the impetus for the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Enhancing the Nation’s Cybersecurity (EO).
Cyber Security vs. Cyber Resiliency
Cyber-criminals have innovated and found new ways to attack companies, necessitating a new way to counter those attacks - cyber resiliency.
2021 Ransomware Demands Skyrocketing
A report by FinCEN outlined the significant growth in ransomware demands and payouts in the first half of 2021, analyzing suspicious activity reports from financial institutions.
Windows 11 is Here – But Can You Get It?
Windows 11 represents the first significant upgrade in six years. The manufacturer officially began its rollout last week, on Oct. 5.
Service Highlight: Structured Cabling
Networks carry voice, video, and data on a unified communications system. Structured cabling is vitally essential for day-to-day operations, and done correctly, it maximizes the efficiency and production of your network.
Ransomware Continues to Thwart Security Efforts
The ransomware threat to company security efforts has dominated headlines and affected large-scale infrastructure across the globe.
Is Windows 10 the New Windows 7?
When announced, Windows 10 was sold as a departure from traditional Windows' offerings. However, it may end its run with a bit of a whimper.
Microsoft Adds Teams Phone Capability
Audio calls are an essential component of Teams. As of July, 80 million of Microsoft's 250 million Teams users are monthly Teams Phone users.
Office 2021 Arrives October 5
The new Microsoft Office requires a one-time purchase only. The news of the aptly named Office 2021 was announced last week, and its arrival coincides with that of Windows 11.
Microsoft Teams for Webinar Hosting
If you have been utilizing Microsoft Teams, it is the perfect tool to begin webinar hosting for your employees and clients.
Windows Cloud PC vs. Azure Desktop
As we have been discussing both Azure desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC, it should be helpful for customers to see a comparison.
Windows Server 2022 Now Available
With Windows Server 2022, Microsoft has made significant strides in the areas of security and the protection of user data.