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The Rise of Insider Threats
The greatest threat to your security is not an anonymous hacker working from a remote location but, more than likely, an in-house employee who knows all your trade secrets. In businesses, insider threats are more than security issues; they impact a business’s reputation and financial health. How can we avoid insider threats? Is there a […]
Getting the Most Out of AI While Minimizing the Risks
With AI solutions becoming increasingly powerful, using them also involves a growing potential risk to your business. Keep reading if you’re interested in getting the most out of AI while minimizing risks. You’ll discover the secrets of optimizing machine learning while decreasing the potential risks associated with the technology. The Many Benefits of AI For […]
How Businesses Can Protect Themselves From API Security Vulnerabilities
Does your business use an API? What’s your feeling about the increase in cyberattacks on businesses through these essential software intermediaries? Keep reading to learn everything your business should know about API attacks and safety measures that work. What Is An API? Application programming interfaces are ways for two or more computer programs to understand […]
Gmail Is Making Customization Easier for Businesses
If you use Google Workspace, you’ll benefit considerably from the new features Google is rolling out in 2024’s second quarter. The changes come primarily from Gmail templates and features, so anyone who sends emails can benefit. Keep reading to learn everything you should know about these updates, including what they are, how to use them, […]
Optimizing Your Digital Service Delivery
As a business owner who supplies digital services, you know how things outside your control can decrease your delivery capability. With the following tips for optimizing your digital service delivery, you empower your staff to deliver more consistent service and avoid the customer complaints that come with unoptimized delivery. The Problems With Unoptimized Service Delivery […]
The Benefits of Business Process Outsourcing
Maintaining steady growth and productivity requires a balance between in-house staff and outsourced resources. Business process outsourcing is an overarching term for outsourcing a specific business process task, such as payroll, app development, or customer service. What are the benefits of business process outsourcing (BPO)? In this post, we discuss the top BPO benefits for […]
Improving Your Small Business
Small businesses face a high degree of competition on virtually all fronts. This level of competition means that small businesses must distinguish themselves from their contemporaries to achieve entrepreneurial success. When it comes to small business growth, tweaking the small things can make operations run smoother. With that in mind, let’s review some simple yet […]
Microsoft’s Copilot Chatbot Builder
If you use chatbots to simplify repetitive tasks in your business, the news that Microsoft’s Copilot Chatbot Builder is now a standard feature of a Copilot Pro subscription will be welcome. In addition, subscribers can now use Copilot within Microsoft 365 apps, eliminating the need to purchase an additional subscription if they want access to […]
Understanding and Optimizing Small Business Server Hardware
Is your small business heading out of that “small” category? While that’s amazing news for your goals and bottom line, you’ll find some change necessary for continued plain sailing. One of these shifts involves your business’s hardware system, which needs to grow as your company reaches more customers and hires more employees. What can server […]
Gemini AI Can Help Format Your Google Slides
Google is proving to be a leader in the AI landscape with tools like Vertex AI, but it’s the latest function in Google Slides that has small business owners feeling excited. Anyone who has spent hours creating a presentation only to have all the text placements thrown off when you add clip art knows 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.
