Believe it or not, the history of artificial intelligence (AI) started in the 1950’s. Now 70+ years later and it’s grown in popularity and potential. Artificial intelligence enables computer systems to think and act like people. AI now has the potential to make...
By Mary Grlic “Spam” is defined as uninvited and insignificant virtual messages that have been sent to a mass number of recipients. If you have an email address or a cell phone, you’re no stranger to spam. You've definitely received some sort of spam text message(s)...
Does a Passcode (PIN) Really Protect your Phone in Public? Everyone puts a passcode (PIN) on their cell phone to keep their information safe (well, we hope 😅) but is it really all that secure? The Wall Street Journal recently reported about an iPhone crime wave that...
In late December 2022, a software engineer in Seattle, Washington, was charged with stealing more than $300,000 from his former employer, Zulily. Ermenildo Valdez Castro, 28, allegedly adjusted prices of Zulily’s products and changed company code in order to “divert...
In mid-January 2023, The Guardian newspaper confirmed that it was hit by a ransomware attack back in December 2022. Hackers exploited the data of some UK-based employees. It also inhibited some of the functions of the media group. It was difficult for employees to...
By Mary Grlic Cables and wires are the highway for your data and communication. A good wiring system allows for a high speed internet connection, organization, and optimal internet safety. With a well-designed and well-managed networking system, you can be sure that...
By Mary Grlic Protecting your IT is important for just about every industry. When dealing with finances, however, it becomes even more critical. Accounting information technology is growing in importance and requires a lot of attention to ensure total network...
By Mary Grlic Transportation is critical infrastructure that helps us move goods and people safely, quickly, and securely. We rely on a lot of forms of transportation in today’s day and age, like boats, trucks, trains, cars, and planes. Even if we don't think about...
By Mary Grlic Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) phone systems are a must have for any business. They offer so many features that allow companies to improve their productivity, make calls from anywhere, and stay connected with their customers. VoIP offers a lot of...
Keep your server room safe with the right type of fire suppression methods. Your company’s servers are one of the most important parts of your IT infrastructure. A server hosts and protects data within a network. Servers are expensive pieces of equipment. If they face...
By Mary Grlic As with any business, having a reliable IT service is an essential for nonprofit organizations. For a lot of nonprofits, having good means of communication is one of the most important parts of operation. This means the right type of phone system for...
By Mary Grlic The United States Department of Justice recently announced the arrest of two men for, “conspiring with Russian nationals to hack the taxi dispatch system at JFK airport.” The suspects, Daniel Abayev and Peter Leyman, both from Queens, New York, hacked...