Cybersecurity for SMB: What You Need to Know
Think you don’t need to worry about SMB cybersecurity because your business is too small to be attacked? Sorry, nearly two-thirds of American small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are targeted by cybercriminals annually. Thing is, we’ve all been desensitized by the multi-million dollar data breaches into thinking that cybercriminals only target large organizations with deep
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7 IT Problems in Business and How to Solve Them
IT is a vital part of any business, ensuring security, business continuity, employee productivity , and more. According to research by Computer Economics , businesses throughout various industries have IT spends ranging from 3 to 11% of their revenue. With such a significant investment and vital support for the company’s operations on the line, businesses
January 17, 2023
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