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Data privacy is one of those issues that people find more serious the more they know about it. Most people don’t think much about it because they figure they are just one person and don’t move the needle for people looking to collect data. They couldn’t be more wrong. This week we’ll discuss individual data privacy, considerations individuals should have, and what to do to keep your data safe.

A business with workers who stay productive is usually a successful one. There are tons of tips out there on how to stay productive, but one that often gets overlooked is patience. This month, we're focusing on how patience can actually boost productivity.

Every organization relies on its IT to be available when needed. Some businesses can’t function at all without them. However, if a business isn’t keeping up with the management and maintenance of its IT, it can lead to downtime. Today, we’ll explore proactive IT maintenance strategies and how they help businesses minimize downtime in various ways.

Business is not always a good time. There are times when things are going well, and then one problem pops up that leads to other problems, opening what seems to be an endless cycle of issues that you need to deal with. Some of these problems seem like they are catastrophic. While it may seem impossible, keeping a positive frame of mind can make all the difference when facing a river of problems. Today, we’ll go through a few things you can do to keep a positive frame of mind when things seem to be falling apart right in front of you.

Mobile malware might not have a lot of attention on it, but it can be a significant problem for organizations that rely on smartphones. This goes double for small businesses that typically don’t have the large teams and big budgets for their mobile strategies that include devices, data and phone plans, and security controls. Today, we’ll look at mobile malware and how an organization with a limited budget can keep it from impacting its business.

Password best practices (and common sense, if we’re being honest) tell us to always use a strong password for every account we have. This is because, unfortunately, it doesn’t take much to crack a weak one anymore. A bit of software on a standard computer can crack millions of passwords in a matter of seconds… so the more complex and randomized a password, the better and more secure it will be.

Businesses today need to worry about people outside their business trying to break into their network and steal their data. Unfortunately, that’s not the only direction that theft can come from. In this week’s blog, we’ll take a look at the types of technology theft you need to be aware of inside of your company and what you can do about it.

Ideally, your business will last for years and years, but your information technology will simply not be able to do the same. This makes it essential to rework and update your business’ IT regularly. Let’s discuss a few warning signs that you need to pay attention to so you know when to do so.

Productivity. To business owners, it can be a mantra. You can judge the success of your organization by productivity, as it often translates directly to profits. You’ll notice a lack of productivity in your operations, and potentially even your pocketbooks, so it’s incredibly important to know whether your business is being productive or not.

Technology plays a crucial role regardless of a company’s size or growth stage. Therefore, having an IT infrastructure that can adapt to changes in business scale is essential.