David Ferris

Multiple Monitors, One Computer: More Productivity or Just Distraction?  

Whether you believe that more screen space equals higher productivity or simply more room for distraction, the dual monitor discussion isn’t going away anytime soon.   Walking into an IT department in most offices may make you feel…

What You Can Learn from HITRUST/AMA Partnership on Cyber Risk Management  

Wondering what the HITRUST/AMA workshop partnership means for your business?  Here’s a brief primer on the new workshops being rolled out, and what you can do to increase cybersecurity.   Cyber risk is everywhere.  While we all know…

Is Your Small Business Scrambling to Shore Up Data Security?

Small to mid-size businesses around the country are considering how to maintain data security in the aftermath of one of the largest data breaches in history at Equifax.  How can you ensure that your business has critical patches…

Stay Ahead of Your Competition with The Digital Trends of the Future.  

Are you afraid of new technology disrupting the way you do business? Don’t be. These three tech trends will completely change the way people do business by 2027—And for the better.  Technology changes, but what it takes to…

Debunking Common Myths About VPNs

What a Virtual Private Network Is and Isn’t. Virtual private networks are an understandably complex topic. We shatter all the myths here—Read on so you’re informed. VPN is an acronym for “virtual private network.” It’s a term that…

Did you know you can use Excel to create process diagrams in Visio?

It’s true – and it’s a whole lot easier than you probably think! Most of us are visual learners. Our brains process visuals more effectively than written words.  Plus, we also retain more information from images—Days later we…

Don’t Get Spooked Out This Halloween MS Outlook Users

“What’s This About an Updated Protocol in Outlook on Halloween?  Should I Be Concerned?” If you’re like most people, you rely on Outlook email to maintain connections both inside and outside your business.  Now there’s critical protocol change…

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Should I Consider the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update for My Business? The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is right around the corner—And it’s coming with a number of incredible new features that you’ll definitely want to take…

Is Your Business Lacking Productivity?

Is Your Business Lacking the Productivity You Want?  If so, Look to Office 365. I’ve said it before, and will again (because you’ll thank me once I’ve convinced you)—Microsoft Office 365 increases productivity. With cloud-based collaboration, your employees…

Equifax Data Breach Compromises Personal Information Of More Than 143 Million Consumers

Consumer Credit Score Giant Equifax At The Center Of What May Be The Worst Data Breach In History. Atlanta-based consumer credit score provider Equifax announced Thursday that the company had been the target of a major data breach.…