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September 2, 2024 / September 2, 2024 by Vertical Axion
How many times have you had your hands full and asked Siri, Alexa, your Google Assistant, or another AI to take certain actions for you (or at least remind you to do them later)? Not only do they add hands-off …
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August 31, 2024 / August 31, 2024 by Vertical Axion
One challenge for businesses today is finding ways to remain ahead of the competition while managing ever-increasing costs. Improving efficiency is one effective strategy for addressing these obstacles, and that often means embracing innovative new technology. Among the most transformative …
August 30, 2024 / August 30, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Just when you think you understand the latest malware campaigns and cybercrime tactics, a new one pops up that is even more insidious. Case in point: A recently discovered attack launches a sophisticated info stealer to collect unprecedented sensitive information …
August 29, 2024 / August 29, 2024 by Vertical Axion
It may be hard to imagine now, but it wasn’t long ago that video calling was something we only saw in futuristic science fiction movies. Today, seeing someone on the phone or computer screen during a conference call or daily …
August 28, 2024 / August 28, 2024 by Vertical Axion
The modern consumer has grown to expect fast, efficient customer service whenever they need it. Businesses that fail to tick the right boxes as far as customer service is concerned often find themselves in an uphill battle when it comes …
August 27, 2024 / August 27, 2024 by Vertical Axion
For decades, emailing has been one of the fastest ways to communicate with others, especially in business, as workers and employers use it for collaboration efforts. However, emails are the modern-day version of hand-written letters; sometimes, it’s hard to find …
August 26, 2024 / August 26, 2024 by Vertical Axion
One of the most common cybersecurity tips for any business is to keep your antivirus protection updated. However, if you are the target of a new and dangerous form of malware, that might not be enough. Sophos security researchers recently …
August 24, 2024 / August 24, 2024 by Vertical Axion
With the ever-rising digital age comes artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other technological advancements that enhance how companies perform processes and communicate with consumers. Unfortunately, as tech tools make things easier for business owners like you, they also encourage and …
August 23, 2024 / August 23, 2024 by Vertical Axion
At one point, businesses depended solely on physical brick-and-mortar storefronts, foot traffic from outside streets, and tangible billboards and flyers to bring in customers. Now, especially in the recent decade, technological advancements have paved the way for traditional businesses to …
August 22, 2024 / August 22, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Working online has countless benefits, from offering your employees more flexibility, which makes them more productive, to employers having a larger talent pool, state or nationwide. However, while having remote workers tune in from different locations is convenient and efficient, …
August 21, 2024 / August 21, 2024 by Vertical Axion
In an era where patience has diminished drastically, customers expect immediate results during their shopping experience, whether it’s product availability online or overnight shipping, so they can receive what they want as soon as possible. Customer service should be no …
August 20, 2024 / August 20, 2024 by Vertical Axion
With remote marketing and purchasing platforms becoming more popular, consumers have been drastically switching to online shopping in recent years, many preferring it over going to stores. One of the main reasons is the influence of technology on consumer behavior, …
August 19, 2024 / August 19, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Good time management is essential for businesses. It enables them to deliver their products and services on time and solve problems without affecting daily operations. Business automation software can contribute to effective time management. It saves employees from routine tasks, …
August 17, 2024 / August 17, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Instead of simply gathering customer stats, why not uncover their needs and wants, anticipate their challenges, and personalize their experience? What they think, feel, and experience affects how they interact with your brand and whether they choose you or go …
August 16, 2024 / August 16, 2024 by Vertical Axion
As a savvy business owner and Microsoft Windows user, you always update your browser and only visit secure websites. But do your employees exercise the same level of caution? If not, your data could be at serious risk. This is …
August 15, 2024 / August 15, 2024 by Vertical Axion
The chances are you’ve probably heard musicians, actors, artists, writers, and many others referring to their jobs as gigs. These odd jobs mean they do not have a single long-term employer or a traditional work schedule. While these positions have …
August 14, 2024 / August 14, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Businesses are more dependent on software than ever before. This helps them stay competitive, meet customers’ needs, and continue to grow their bottom lines. However, most business software requires ongoing maintenance to keep working effectively — hence the need for …
August 13, 2024 / August 13, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Social engineering is one of the fastest-growing methods for hackers to gain access to networks for malicious purposes. Essentially, it means deceiving or manipulating someone into providing information that allows a bad actor to steal information or money or gain …
August 12, 2024 / August 12, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Business owners are often out and about, shuffling between client meetings, conferences, and business travels. But staying connected to your business while you’re away from the office is vital. That’s where digital tools come in handy. They make it possible …
August 10, 2024 / August 10, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Social media is critical to marketing any business. From promoting your products and services and building awareness of what you have to offer to engaging with your customers and building a community of loyal followers, it’s hard to underestimate the …
August 9, 2024 / August 9, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Are you a business owner who uses the Google Advanced Protection Program (APP) for absolute online security? If so, recent updates mean Google’s Advanced Protection Program now offers passkeys for high-risk users like you, making it stronger. Below, we’ll explain …
August 8, 2024 / August 8, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Many times, employers don’t update their systems since they feel the downtime for the devices would slow business, or they don’t see the point of it. In the latter case, users believe updates change the layout and functionality they’re already …
August 7, 2024 / August 7, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Tech literacy isn’t what it used to be with the constant evolution of online programs, portable devices, and software tools. That means incorporating technology into your small business is no longer solely about typing up documents on Microsoft Word, keeping …
August 6, 2024 / August 6, 2024 by Vertical Axion
If you own a physical business space, chances are that you offer private Wi-Fi and secure LTE connections for all your employees. However, since the 2020 lockdown, more employees are working remotely than ever, meaning they may be using unsecured …
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