Author Archives for Gavin Mish
November 21, 2018 12:54 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
Frequently on the blog, we discuss data breaches and how they impact the targeted businesses and their customers/clients. Data breaches and hacking events occur because of relaxed security architectures – currently, security has to be manually updated by an IT department. But there is a new security architecture looming on the horizon that will change the game. Read on to...
November 19, 2018 12:16 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
Frequently on the blog, we discuss passwords and password management. Most everyone with an internet connection has an online account that requires entering login credentials (e.g., username and password), be it a Facebook account, email, or a college or university student portal. Creating these accounts is the easy part; it’s managing their security that presents issues, especially concerning passwords. So,...
November 15, 2018 11:45 am
Published by Gavin Mish
We’ve all heard the terms CEO, CFO, and COO. These are the high-level executives in charge of specific business departments and operations. But have you ever heard of CIO or CTO? These, too, are executives and they work with the technology and IT aspects of the business. Today in the blog, we’re going to examine the difference between CIO and...
November 13, 2018 11:30 am
Published by Gavin Mish
The role of information technology (IT) in business is ever-changing and expanding. In today’s world, most every business across all industries uses IT to some degree, whether it is a POS system to process sales transactions or a website that provides details about the company and its products or services. These are just a couple examples of different IT technologies...
November 10, 2018 2:17 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
No matter what business or industry you work in, we can all attest to the fast pace at which technology is changing. Technology affects all people in the workplace, because it’s now the main channel of communication and marketing in any business. It’s tough to constantly be aware of all the changes, news, updates, and new devices. Sometimes it...
November 7, 2018 2:10 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
Facebook just had a big virtual reality conference in San Jose, California. The conference entitled Oculus Connect, invited attendees to try a series of demos on the latest VR headset in which Facebook has been developing. This new virtual reality headset is called the Oculus Quest. Facebook plans to launch this in the Spring of 2019. Older versions include the...
November 5, 2018 1:57 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
Did you know that 40% of computers are affected by viruses? Today, it’s easier than ever for a computer to become infected, information to be stolen, and for people to practice unsafe computer use without noticing. In this blog, we’re going to highlight some safe computer practices so you can better your experience when working with technology. You will notice these...
November 3, 2018 8:33 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
In recent years, artificial intelligence has made its ways to popularity. We have seen it’s success and popularity mainly come to light for businesses, helping them perform core functions and tasks. Artificial Intelligence, or AI, comes in many forms, anywhere from automated systems to robots. These systems are designed to process data, and identify patterns to further cite issues and...
November 1, 2018 8:16 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
We all know how helpful technology is. Many businesses harness and utilize the power of technology to communicate with clients, research competitively, and get work done day-to-day. Almost all aspects of the business today are based on technology: computers, database systems, cloud sharing, and so many more facets lie within business tech use. But, are these tech routines relevant? Helpful?...
October 30, 2018 12:00 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
By now, you’ve probably heard about the Facebook security breach. The accounts of 50 million users were exposed in this most recent attack. This attack, which happened on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, is an example of the struggle of assuring that information is secure. So what happened? And what does this mean for Facebook, a company that has faced much...
October 25, 2018 12:00 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
Have you ever wondered how secure your connection to the Internet is? Most of us use the Internet to some degree every day, be it researching, shopping online, or using Facebook or YouTube. You probably access the Internet wirelessly, via either WiFi or your smartphone’s data network. But these connections are not necessarily secure – read more about secure wifi...
October 23, 2018 12:00 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
How well do you know how to use a computer? Since the first personal computer became commercially available to the public in 1981, advances in technology have afforded us evermore control over these powerful machines. Computers facilitate work and study by allowing users to download, install, and use applications and programs that organize data in some form – Microsoft Office...
