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Microsoft Previews Cortana Feature That Helps You Find Files

Microsoft''s Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20270 includes a new Cortana feature that lets users ask the AI assistant for help locating a file.

December 7, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft has released its Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20270 for Windows Insiders, which includes a new Cortana feature that lets users ask the virtual assistant for help locating a file. According to Microsoft’s Windows Insider blog, the company is testing the Cortana File Skill feature that allows users to use Cortana on PCs to […]

Sophos Threat Report: What Three Cybersecurity Trends To Look For In 2021

According to cybersecurity firm Sophos, the growing threat of ransomware tops the list of threats that will shape IT security trends in 2021.

November 19, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

According to cybersecurity firm Sophos, the growing threat of ransomware tops the list of threats that will shape IT security trends in 2021. The company’s 2021 Threat Report written by security researchers, threat hunters, rapid responders, cloud security and AI experts, details how cybersecurity threats like ransomware are evolving and becoming more sophisticated. The report […]

Co-Managed IT Services: What IT Directors Need to Know

Co-managed IT services, or Co-MITs, are increasingly discussed in IT & MSP circles, but what are they, and why should you consider them?

November 11, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

We’ve recently heard many vendors tossing out the acronym “Co-MITs,” or co-managed IT services. It’s important to fully grasp the meaning of any new buzzword, especially this one, since co-managed service models don’t necessarily have a set definition. More than any traditional managed service model, Co-MITs are a very flexible arrangement designed to provide a […]

Avaya Redesigns Vantage Desktop Device For Remote Workers

Avaya has released a redesign of its Avaya Vantage desktop device for remote workers that includes a high-definition videoconferencing camera, microphones.

November 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Avaya has released a redesign of its Avaya Vantage desktop device for remote workers that includes a high-definition videoconferencing camera, wide-band audio, and four microphones. The device – which allows for collaboration and conferencing without an endpoint device like a laptop – integrates with the company’s Avaya Spaces meeting and collaboration app. The new Avaya […]

How the Northern Goshawk Might Change What Drones are Capable Of

This bird drone is so much more than a toy -- it may actually lead to new advancements and possibilities in the world of drone flight.

November 6, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

Biomimicry has proven itself capable of soothing stressed employees’ minds and having potential lighting applications. Now, it’s being used to re-engineer drone flight. You could argue that engineers have looked to the wings of birds for inspiration even hundreds of years before the first airplane successfully took flight. But, of course, drones are still relatively […]

Using Live Chats and Chatbots to Increase Customer Engagement

October 29, 2020 TD Staff Leave a Comment

There’s a lot to consider when building out a chatbot experience to ensure that it delivers a seamless experience and meet your business goals.

What Every MSP Internal Security Framework Should Include

These are the elements of an MSP Internal Security Framework that most MSPs are not doing that leave them vulnerable to being breached.

October 7, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

At the recent MSP Connect Live, a group of virtual events put on by The ASCII Group, the CEO of a well-versed MSP provided a framework for MSP internal security practices. As Corey Kirkendoll, CEO of 5K Technical Services, said during the session: it’s more important to make sure your own company utilizes internal security best practices. […]

Huge Healthcare Ransomware Attack: What We Know So Far

The computer networks of a major healthcare chain in the U.S. and Britain are down after being hit by a massive ransomware attack.

September 29, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The computer networks of a major hospital chain in the U.S. and Britain have been hit by a massive cyberattack that may be the largest such attack on a medical institution in U.S. history. According to NBC News, Universal Health Systems, an operator of more than 400 locations, was knocked offline over the weekend due […]

Microsoft 365 Services Restored After Hours Long Global Outage

According to Microsoft, a coding issue caused a massive outage Monday night to services like Teams, Outlook, Exchange, SharePoint and others.

September 29, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

If you found yourself working later in the day or a little past working hours yesterday, you may have run into a problem with your Office 365 services. That’s because of a massive outage that affected several services, including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Azure, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Dynamics 365 and other applications. Down Detector, a website […]

What Power Management Solutions Can Do for Your Mobile Workforce

Don't dismiss power management solutions as an unecessary addition to a project or an unneeded expense: they can save schools & orgs time & money.

September 23, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

Power management solutions can help mobile workforces during peak work from home hours, which is pretty impactful right now as many people are still working from home and schools have transitioned towards remote learning. But how critical are they for your own company or institution? Let’s start with corporate: if you’re a Technology or IT […]