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How Businesses Use Tech To Improve Forecasting
Fast-moving markets demand accurate forecasting. The ability to predict demand directly shapes inventory management, supply chain efficiency, production scheduling, and overall profitability. Businesses that still rely on spreadsheets or gut instinct are at a disadvantage when it comes to making these predictions, though. More and more businesses use technology to improve forecasting by blending advanced […]
SpamGPT Makes Mass Cyberattacks Easier Than Ever
Cybercriminals have a powerful new tool at their disposal, and business owners must be vigilant. Researchers at Varonis have uncovered SpamGPT, a professional-grade platform explicitly designed for malicious actors. Unlike amateur tools, SpamGPT resembles the email marketing software your marketing team may already use. The difference? This one’s built to launch mass cyberattacks instead of […]
Gold Salem Ransomware Sparks Growing Security Fears
In March, nobody had heard of Gold Salem Ransomware. By September, at least 60 organizations worldwide were more than just a little familiar with this ransomware operation. It has progressed rapidly enough to concern even seasoned threat researchers. What Is Gold Salem Ransomware? Beginning in early 2025, a cybercriminal group began infecting businesses with a […]
Windows 10 Reaches End of Support Deadline
As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10, marking the close of an era for one of the company’s most widely used operating systems. This wasn’t just another update cycle; it was a turning point that requires your immediate attention. If your business is still running Windows 10, its systems are […]
Google Meet Questions Now Come With Gemini Answers
Google is once again reshaping how teams meet and collaborate. If you use Google Workspace, you’ve probably noticed how AI has quietly slipped into your everyday tools. The latest update? Google Meet Gemini answers. This AI-powered tool is now making its way into your video calls, adding a new layer of automation that could change […]
How Technology Improves Procurement and Purchasing Processes
In a small business, every team member wears multiple hats and has to juggle multiple processes and priorities. Among those tasks? Managing purchasing and procurement, since most small companies typically don’t have a dedicated procurement department. Leveraging technology in procurement and purchasing processes is a strategic move that saves time, cuts costs, and positions your […]
MCP’s Weakest Link: Identity Fragmentation Risks
Every new technological breakthrough gets us excited about possibilities. That is, until security vulnerabilities we didn’t see coming bring us back to reality. Artificial intelligence isn’t immune to this trend, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) serves as a testament to this point. While MCP has unlocked new possibilities for engineers, it has also opened […]
Technology Speeds Up Product Testing and Launches
In today’s hyper-competitive business market, getting a product from idea to launch isn’t just about being innovative. You have to be fast, too. Every day that a new product sits in development, competitors are moving closer to taking over your market share. That’s why businesses are increasingly using technology in product testing and launches to […]
Flawed Application Logic: The Hidden Business Weak Spot
Most business owners think of cyber risks in terms of hackers stealing passwords or viruses shutting down systems. However, there are other dangers, including flawed application logic. Your business relies on applications, from customer-facing websites to internal portals and the tools you use for daily operations. These tools rely on business logic, the “rules of […]
Mobile Payments Are Redefining Customer Convenience in Business
Chances are, the way you shop today isn’t the way you shopped even just a few years ago. Mobile payments may have started as a convenient alternative to using cash or credit cards, but now most of us expect to be able to use our phones to buy everything from a coffee to groceries. This […]
A Visionary Approach to Your Security
The purpose of an IT partner isn’t just to fix something when it is broken, it is to keep your people working and your data secure. Astral moves beyond traditional managed services by addressing all the key areas of cybersecurity in today’s complex landscape.
