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Google Expands Gemini AI to Millions of Workspace Users
Suppose your company is eager to leverage the power of Google’s Gemini AI. In that case, the tech giant’s recent announcement will likely be music to your ears. Soon, you’ll enjoy the enhanced productivity of AI-powered assistance thanks to Gemini AI’s Google Workspace integration. Business users who subscribe to Google Workspace, Business, and Frontline plans […]
Microsoft’s AI Tool Targets Factual Errors in AI Text
Do you know the world record for crossing the English Channel on foot? Or the last time someone carried the Golden Gate Bridge across Egypt? These are, without a doubt, ridiculous questions. Still, when users asked chatbots for the answers, the models produced legitimate-sounding responses. These answers are AI hallucinations, a massive problem within text […]
Microsoft Warns US Healthcare of New Ransomware Threat
Is your establishment prepared for the latest cybersecurity challenge? Microsoft has raised the alarm over a new ransomware threat from Vice Society (Vanilla Tempest) targeting the healthcare industry. This isn’t just a tech problem; it’s a business survival issue. Protecting sensitive data and maintaining brand trust go hand in hand, so staying on top of […]
Smarter Business Decisions Start with Powerful Analytics Tools
You shouldn’t leave important business decisions up to chance. That’s why learning to use analytics tools is essential to help you make smarter business decisions. By using analytics tools, you’re taking the guesswork out of the decision-making process. You can make your business more efficient, increase your competitiveness in the marketplace, and even grow your […]
X Expands Security Team With Hiring Surge
X (formerly Twitter) is re-upping its commitment to being a secure platform by going on a hiring spree. Two years after Elon Musk took over the company and slashed staffing in the “trust and safety center” by almost 50%, the social media powerhouse recently posted two dozen cybersecurity and trust and safety jobs. Musk purchased […]
Hackers Bypass Google Chrome’s Infostealer Malware Block
No one wants hackers, especially business owners, to access their most precious data. Google aimed to help with an update to its Chrome web browser—Chrome 127—in July 2024, which included an info stealer malware block. Available to all 3.5 billion web browser users, the improved tool aimed to stop hackers from accessing sensitive data stored […]
The Impact of Cybersecurity Advances on Business Continuity Planning
Whatever type of business you have, there are always threats to your ability to operate. Cyber threats are among the most prevalent and potentially devastating issues every company must address. Recovering from a cyber attack takes time and money, and the sad fact is that some businesses never bounce back. Does your company have the […]
Introducing Zoom Docs
Zoom is an integral part of the modern business environment. Although it remains a videoconferencing tool at its core, the company is moving toward offering more office software by introducing Zoom Docs to the platform’s Workspace all-in-one collaboration center. Launched in October 2023, Zoom Docs is the company’s first foray into word processing. In addition […]
How Quantum Computing Could Revolutionize Financial Modeling and Risk Assessment
Suppose you work as a risk manager, bank owner, or derivatives trader in a financial institution. In that case, you’re likely looking to improve your decision-making skills and financial outcomes. Unfortunately, classical computers and traditional computational methods are slow and sometimes inaccurate when creating financial models or examining the market. That’s where quantum computing comes […]
Cybersecurity Innovations and Their Critical Role in Protecting Business Assets
Your business is only as efficient as its technology, as safe and protected as its security measures, and as reputable as its actions. When keeping all these factors in line, you need the right cybersecurity practices to ensure your equipment, browsers, and employee ventures are not threatening your company, however inadvertently. Let’s walk through how […]
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.
