Telecom & Technology Consulting
Ransom isn’t the same as it used to be. In the past there were kidnappings, secret hideouts and negotiations between the good guys and the bad guys. Now we have ransomware, a term that describes how a computer is first infected, then its data encrypted, with the “kidnapper” threatening to destroy the data unless they’re paid a lot of money. Ransomware isn’t a new by any stretch. But according to security provider Carbon Black, ransomware… MORE
Every year, technology companies and investors ramp up for a new set of opportunities. 2017 is no different. We assessed some of the major technology opportunities and how companies can approach them. Exponentials This newer class of technology includes robotics, virtual and augmented reality (VR) (AR), 3-D printing, and artificial intelligence (AI). There are also so-called “cognitive technologies” like computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing, and speech and pattern recognition. All of these are… MORE
Andy Rooney once famously (or infamously, depending on your perspective) said: “Life is like a roll of toilet paper – the more you use it, the quicker it goes.” That’s what 2016 feels like. Is it really almost over? But here we are, 2017 is right around the corner. It’s time for organizations to put together their security New Year’s resolutions. Network safety is more important than ever, as this year saw perhaps the toughest… MORE
Digital transformation has been a hot topic for a handful of years now. We’ve all heard the talk: All of this new technology has changed how people behave and what they expect. If your company doesn’t undergo a digital transformation, you’re history. Like most trends, digital transformation lives on a spectrum with truth on one end, hype on the other end. But wherever your perception falls, digital transformation is indeed a real issue that all… MORE
As time goes on, more and more companies are choosing cloud-based computing. And that’s a wise move. They save time and money, make life more convenient for employees, and can focus more on running their businesses. But many are still on the fence. While cost is obviously a factor, the main issue is: will the cloud work? In our experience of implementing the cloud for our clients, we’ve found the following areas most commonly affect… MORE
Most of us probably don’t know what it takes to run a retail store. Put a bunch of products on the shelves and wait for customers to walk in the door to buy clothes, electronics, food, furniture, you name it. But as consumers, the quality of our experiences has a lot to do with technology. From the cash register to neon signs to shopping carts with wheels, new tools have made shopping easier for us… MORE
When we hear about security breaches on the news, it’s always about a disaster at a big enterprise. Target, Walmart and Home Depot are just some of the major players that have dealt with the damage and public scrutiny that results from cybercrime. Owners of small and medium-sized businesses may sit back and think, “Good thing we won’t have that problem.” Unfortunately, Internet criminals don’t discriminate. Customer data and credit card numbers are equally valuable… MORE
Just when you thought that this current presidential campaign couldn’t get stranger, a telecommunications consultancy is going to get involved. But don’t worry. We’re not here to push for one candidate or one party. We wanted to speak up because, as concerned citizens like you, we can spot moments in a campaign and cringe, “Oh no, he/she didn’t really just say that, right?” And as a firm that specializes in cloud implementations, we often read… MORE
