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Simplifying IT: The Power of Single-Stack Networking
Everything a business does converts to data, from buying and selling products and services to collecting customer information and market research that helps the company make informed decisions. The company stores this data in databases, hard drives, and other hardware and software that need protection against viruses and hackers. Complex data silos, unfortunately, lead to […]
Businesses Seek Automation Without Disrupting Operations
While running a business can be an exciting feat, tedious and repetitive tasks combine with the more rewarding ones, draining employers and workers alike. From handling returns that could be automated to responding in customer chats with answers a bot could find, business automation can help. So, why are employers acting cautious? Ricoh Europe Research […]
NASA & Microsoft Unite: Earth Copilot AI Revolution
Whatever business you’re running, you depend on a lot of research to make decisions, launch new ideas, and refine mountains of data for employees, partners, customers, and clients. Not everyone is a thought leader in their field, and, understandably, some data may go over their heads – that is, until the advent of the current […]
Hackers Exploit CCTV Camera Flaws
Is your establishment’s surveillance system as secure as you think? Gone are the days when these security measures were a set-and-forget solution. Hackers have learned to take advantage of and breach CCTV camera flaws. Keep reading to learn more. How They Do It The cybersecurity research company GreyNoise discovered these attacks through an advanced AI […]
Massive Cyberattack Leaves Thousands of Domains Exposed
How often have you seen a company without an online presence? Your answer is likely, “Not very often.” Owners at any level will have at least one social media page that connects them to their customers online, even if they don’t have a digital store for online shopping. Despite the hope that infiltrations had abated, […]
Trust in Passwords Persists Despite AI Security Threats
How many passwords do you have? Or better yet, how many services or accounts do you have that require you to set a username and password for security? Most people believe that passwords are effective in keeping information secure. A recent survey from hardware security key provider Yubico revealed that 39% of people believe passwords […]
Cybercriminals Exploit AI Tools for Advanced Phishing
Cybercriminals will stop at nothing in their quest to steal from innocent victims. AI tools have made launching successful attacks against their targets easier than ever. In a new twist on using generative AI in phishing attacks, hackers are impersonating OpenAI, the biggest name in the machine learning and AI landscape. The New OpenAI Phishing […]
Mobile Phishing Attacks on Businesses Surge to New Highs
Suppose your business focuses its phishing protection efforts on email. In that case, it’s time to reevaluate your enterprise security protocols and turn your attention to mobile devices. Hackers always target the easiest entry point, and most smartphones lack the defenses of PCs and laptops. Also, people tend to be less cautious on their phones, […]
Energy Storage Technologies: Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency for Industries
Managing power consumption in industrial enterprises is critical due to soaring costs and an increased focus on sustainability. As more companies integrate renewable power sources like solar and wind into their energy strategies, the need for more advanced energy storage technologies is also rising. What Is Energy Storage? Wind and solar energy are, by far, […]
Tech-Enabled Personalization: Crafting Unique Experiences for Your Customers
You must stand out when there’s a sea of companies like yours offering the same products and services. Many choose to do so with unique selling points such as certified work, free services, and decades of experience in the industry. But whatever your angle, ensure tech-enabled personalization is also in your corner. Why Is Personalization […]
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.
