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Five Simple Tips for Writing a Business Email
At SynchroNet, we’re all about IT. Still, we recognize there’s a human component to every electronic function. We believe, how we use a digital tool is as important as that tool’s capabilities. This is important to remember if we ever hope to get the most out of our computer systems. This includes the thought that…
Read More“New and Improved” Doesn’t Always Mean Better
Worried that you’re missing out? If you’re in your 30s or older, you’ve witnessed amazing technological advances in a short span of time. Every day, there seems to be new, improved, and more-exciting gizmos on the market. And if you haven’t been paying attention for a while, as if, for instance, you’ve busy earning a…
Read MoreHacking the Internet of Things: What Does Your Toaster Know About You … and Who Does It Tell?
You may have heard of the Internet of Things, or seen the IoT acronym and wondered what it means… especially now that hacking may be part of the equation. The IoT refers to “smart” devices (having sensors or CPUs) that are also connected to other devices so they can share information or execute commands via…
Read MoreWebsite Hospitality for People with Disabilities
We know how the Biblical Christmas story goes, right? A key component of the narrative is “no room at the inn” for the very pregnant lady. So, in the spirit of the season, we thought we’d torture a metaphor and ask if your website is welcoming of people with special needs … or does it…
Read MoreIf IT Threats Were Cast as Star Trek Villains
The United Federation of Planets had a lot of enemies, and if you run a business, you also face some substantial threats to your operation. So in recognition of Star Trek’s 50th anniversary, we decided to cast IT’s most infamous bad actors as notable villains from the Trek shows and movies. Ransomware and Viruses as…
Read MoreAre You Insured Against Cyber-Security Breaches?
Last month, we dedicated a newsletter article to insurance … specifically Cyber Insurance. Because this is such a complicated topic, we wanted to first remind you that no insurance policy covers everything … we’re all still responsible for taking common-sense precautions. But, as criminals grow ever more sophisticated, insurance riders like Cyber Insurance are no…
Read MorePrevention is Better than Insurance
If you deal with sensitive customer data and information, you may have considered purchasing “cyber insurance.” For those unfamiliar with the term, the International Risk Management Institute explains, “Cyber and privacy policies cover a business’ liability for a data breach in which the firm’s customers’ personal information, such as Social Security or credit card numbers,…
Read MoreBut Sam I Am, I Like My White Spam!
Okay, so you have an e-mail inbox that’s just bursting at the seams with critical updates, immensely important notifications and e-newsletters that will eventually unlock the mysteries of the universe and set you on the path to eternal bliss. Nevertheless, it all makes for more of a mess than you’d like. Here are some suggestions…
Read MoreTen Useful Ideas to Manage Email Overload
Technology-related problems don’t always require high-tech solutions. Here are 10 suggestions for business email that anyone can follow (and that may provide some ideas for companywide guidelines):
Read MoreWarning Signs of Inbox Overload
With 80,000 employees receiving an average of 100 emails each in their inbox, one French communications company, Atos, found that only about 15% of the messages were actually useful. To stem the tide, Atos took the seemingly radical step of banning internal emails (BBC News). As well, the Radicati Group reports that 42% of corporate…
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