As technology evolves, it is important to stay current. Often, we find out that we are utilizing a technology without realizing it or fully understanding its overarching reach. Today’s topic is IOT – the “Internet of Things”.

October is Cybersecurity month. This month we have been featuring a series of blogs for your education of the on-line dangers and how to make safe choices.

In this day of heightened cybercrime, it is more important than ever to protect your network and data. The good news is that there are experienced companies with vetted tests and services to help ensure that you are safe and protected.

Data breaches are in the news every day. When large businesses like Equifax, Target, and Uber are being infiltrated, it is hard to be confident that the technology that you use is secure and that your information is safe.

First, what is VOIP? It’s very simple. VOIP is an acronym for Voice Over Internet Protocol, which means that you use the Internet for phone calls, rather than a telephone line. This eliminates the need for carrier phone lines. Because of this, you could connect distant and remote offices and workers, no matter where they are located, efficiently and affordably.  So for the real question, how can this system save your company money?

The Cloud is a nebulous phrase that since it's naming in 2006 by Eric Schmidt, Google CEO, has lead to many head scratches and blank stares. "What is the cloud" gives over 3 million search results, and every single one is a different definition. For our followers, we will risk the potential witchhunt and define the 'cloud' in a reasonable, common sense way. So what who cares? Cloud business is expanding so rapidly that market projections show a shift in over $1 trillion in spending. It's a big deal.