Technology is not easier. Technology demands knowledge, expertise, and attention. Bad things happen when we believe slogans like “plug-and-play” and “set-it-and-forget-it.”
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Testing .. 1,2,3
One of the big reasons many system implementations fail is poor testing that gets the system off to a rocky start. Follow some best practices to ensure your testing smooths the road for a successful launch.
Trust doesn't cut it with third-party vendors
The Cambridge Analytica-Facebook connection is complex, deeply flawed, and now, deeply damaging. But there is an important takeaway: Trusting third-party vendors is dangerous and wholly avoidable. Here's how.
Lessons learned from a guy who walked into a bar
It was a good deed with a positive result, but it could easily have been a very successful and costly scam. So there are lessons to be learned from "the guy who walked into a bar".
Whaling and other phish tales
Whaling preys on a vulnerability in every company, regardless of their IT acumen or financial resources. Human nature.
3 business lessons to take away from Clinton email snafu
As a political issue, Hillary Clinton's email problems is a cautionary tale. But there are several important lessons that business and nonprofit leaders can take from it as well.
VPN combats the risks of mobile Wi-Fi
Public Wi-Fi is a convenience for the mobile workforce, but it's also a big risk. Here are some steps to protect yourself, your company if you have to use open Wi-Fi.