Many organizations are adopting professional A/V solutions to attract customers, employees and business partners who are accustomed to high-quality multimedia. Professional A/V solutions range from video conferencing systems to digital signage, presentation displays, and theater-quality projection and sound.
Key reasons why organizations need a managed backup service.
Given the rapid pace of technology innovation, there is a tendency to look for emerging solutions that will drive business benefits. That’s a good thing, as long as organizations don’t forget about the basics.
Endpoint detection and response tools provide more effective protection against evolving endpoint threats.
According to various surveys, the average U.S. employee uses at least three devices daily for work activities. While these devices enable productivity and collaboration, they create multiple avenues for spreading malware.
Regulatory compliance is a fact of life for organizations of all sizes and in every industry. Many regulatory requirements touch the IT environment, including data privacy and protection, records retention, financial reporting, and more. Organizations that don’t meet these requirements could face fines and penalties and lose their ability to compete in the global marketplace.
Security incidents have, sadly, become all-too-common occurrences. Between November 2023 and April 2024, more than 2,700 incidents were reported affecting almost 7 trillion known records, according to IT Governance USA. Many security incidents are never reported, so these staggering statistics represent only the tip of the iceberg.
On Nov. 12, 2024, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the four other agencies in the Five Eyes global intelligence alliance warned of a surge in zero-day threats. The agencies noted that the majority of threats identified in 2023 were initially exploited as zero-day vulnerabilities.
Personally identifiable information (PII) is the holy grail when it comes to cybercrime. Hackers know that PII can be sold easily on the dark web or used to commit identity theft. Healthcare and tax-related information is particularly valuable as it enables criminals to commit fraud over a long period with a low risk of getting caught.
How strategic IT planning and budgeting drives long-term success.
Despite increased investments in advanced technologies, many organizations cling to the notion that IT is a cost center that doesn’t improve profitability. This fact is demonstrated by the focus of IT leaders.
Video conferencing continues to evolve from a conference room tool to a pervasive collaboration platform powered by advanced technologies.
The adoption of remote and hybrid work models changed the overall culture in most organizations and, in the process, pushed video conferencing technologies into the mainstream.
Cyberattacks continue to increase in frequency and sophistication, often outpacing efforts to combat them. Despite growing investments in security tools and employee training, the vast majority of organizations experience one or more security incidents every year, and the costs of those incidents are increasing.
