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March 27, 2025 / March 27, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Is your small business keeping up with the changes in today’s technological landscape? The importance of digital literacy is swiftly growing. Digital literacy is no longer a “nice to have” but a critical skill that affects everything from marketing to customer service. Keep reading to learn the nitty-gritty details. What’s Digital Literacy? Digital literacy is […]
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March 26, 2025 / March 26, 2025 by Vertical Axion
How do you stand out in today’s crowded market? Influencer marketing has become a game-changer for many small businesses. Having your goods or services showcased by an influencer to a dedicated online following is a practical way to grow on a budget. Keep reading to learn more. How Can Influencers Drive Value for Your Business? […]
March 25, 2025 / March 25, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Do you know what customers are saying about your business online? For smaller establishments, every star, comment, or post carries a lot of weight in today’s digital world. They can shape public perception and directly impact your bottom line. Why Does Your Online Reputation Matter? Negative press and bad word of mouth have always hurt […]
March 24, 2025 / March 24, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Would you describe your small business as having a strong digital presence? Almost everyone looks for what they need online before visiting a store or office. You’re nowhere if it isn’t your business listing that pops up when they click “Search.” Mastering SEO and local search optimization can solve this problem. Here’s how to put […]
March 22, 2025 / March 22, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Is your business making the most of social media? With millions of users scrolling day and night, your target audience likely already spends time and money on these platforms. Leverage the right social media marketing for small businesses, and your brand might even compete with the best of them. Why Work Towards a Strong Social […]
March 21, 2025 / March 21, 2025 by Vertical Axion
What would happen if your team suddenly couldn’t use vital online services? For countless business owners, this happened during a recent Microsoft Entra ID blip. Users couldn’t access Azure cloud platforms and applications, which understandably created chaos for businesses that rely on these systems daily. What Caused the Tech Giant’s Entra ID Failure? Who knew […]
March 20, 2025 / March 20, 2025 by Vertical Axion
What would happen if hackers targeted your business today? Cyber threats are on the rise and can impact establishments of all sizes. Keep reading and learn why cybersecurity for business owners has become essential. Every Business Is a Target in Today’s Digital Landscape Crime isn’t happening in alleys anymore. It’s online. Hackers target companies daily […]
March 19, 2025 / March 19, 2025 by Vertical Axion
What role does AI play in the future of business? Many industry leaders see it as a game-changer. Strategic AI investments could help companies lead, adapt, and foster sustainable growth. Keep reading to learn more. Strategic AI Adoption Gaining Momentum Among Executives 72% of company leaders are gearing up to include AI this year. It’s […]
March 18, 2025 / March 18, 2025 by Vertical Axion
AI can produce stunning visuals for creative projects, but is it viable for commercial use? The last thing any business wants is to face legal trouble over copyright issues. The latest Adobe Firefly video generation model aims to change that. Adobe’s Strategic Shift Toward AI-Powered Solutions Almost everyone who has worked in digital creation knows […]
March 17, 2025 / March 17, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Does your business use spreadsheets? If so, you aren’t alone. A new report from AutoRek shows that over 90% of companies still use spreadsheets for managing critical business data and functions, from budgeting to forecasting. Relying on these stalwarts of the business world might be holding you back, though. The report claims that using spreadsheets […]
March 15, 2025 / March 15, 2025 by Vertical Axion
The rules for downloading new applications for mobile devices seem simple: download apps from official platforms and avoid anything from an unknown source. However, the discovery of new malware in apps from these trusted platforms has security experts reminding businesses to be extra careful about the tools they use. The possibility that any app can […]
March 14, 2025 / March 14, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Have you ever wondered how hackers get your email address? They use many tricky methods, but thanks to security researchers Brutecat and Nathan, they can’t use your YouTube account to find them. The researchers notified Google that a YouTube security flaw could expose billions of email addresses and open them to phishing attacks. How YouTube […]
March 13, 2025 / March 13, 2025 by Vertical Axion
The Internet of Things (IoT) might sound like a futuristic concept, but it’s already a part of most of our daily lives. Whether you adjust your thermostat remotely using your smartphone, receive real-time security alerts from your home alarm system, or set your coffee maker to start brewing before you get out of bed, IoT […]
March 12, 2025 / March 12, 2025 by Vertical Axion
The current economic climate is difficult for companies of all sizes. As your company prioritizes cutting operational costs without sacrificing service, innovation, efficiency, or productivity, the answer becomes crystal clear. Streamlining operations with digital tools that leverage automation, cloud computing, AI, and data analytics is the key to fine-tuning processes and achieving your goals while […]
March 11, 2025 / March 11, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Hackers never stop looking for ways to steal data from your business. Now, they’ve turned their attention to leveraging SVG files, a type you would never suspect. These seemingly harmless image files are the source of a recent spate of SVG phishing attacks to bamboozle people into sharing their Office 365 login credentials. If your […]
March 10, 2025 / March 10, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Thanks to a new cybersecurity update, Android users can breathe easier knowing their devices are less vulnerable to malware. A partnership between Mandiant FLARE and Google boosts Android security with new app safety tools. These tools allow for faster malware detection, ensuring that the applications your employees add to their devices won’t put your company […]
March 8, 2025 / March 8, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Imagine a world where AI revolutionizes business operations and transforms the infrastructure supporting them. That world is here as GenAI fuels explosive cloud growth. The rapid advancement of Generative AI (GenAI) is pushing companies toward cloud adoption at an unprecedented pace. A recent Nutanix study found that over 80% of organizations have already implemented a […]
March 7, 2025 / March 7, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Imagine this: you get a call from your CEO asking you to wire a large sum of money to a foreign bank account. It’s unusual but comes directly from them, so you do it. Later, you learn it wasn’t your CEO on the other end of the line but a criminal using deepfake technology to […]
March 6, 2025 / March 6, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Email remains hackers’ first choice for launching attacks on unsuspecting companies because it’s easy, inexpensive, and effective. Phishing messages take advantage of the weakest link in any security strategy—humans—and for every tool security experts develop to close that gap, cybercriminals find a way around it. Hidden text salting is the latest approach to thwarting email […]
March 5, 2025 / March 5, 2025 by Vertical Axion
There’s no question that generative AI (GenAI) affects businesses of all sizes. But for all the good news — increased productivity, more accurate data analysis, streamlined operations, etc. — there’s plenty of bad news, too. IT security professionals report that GenAI cyber attacks are skyrocketing, creating a greater concern than data breaches. The latest Splunk […]
March 4, 2025 / March 4, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Heads up: If your company uses OneDrive for Business to store critical documents in the cloud, they may not be as secure as you think. According to security expert Brian Maloney, Microsoft is not adequately securing data on user’s devices, which could present a massive security risk if that device becomes compromised. Without adequate OneDrive […]
March 3, 2025 / March 3, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Cybercriminals will stop at nothing to infiltrate organizations, and phishing attacks remain one of their most common — and successful — approaches. Despite efforts to build awareness and train people to recognize fake messages, hackers are still successfully impersonating individuals and brands and tricking recipients into divulging sensitive information. Microsoft Teams is a popular target […]
March 1, 2025 / March 1, 2025 by Vertical Axion
It might be a new year, but cybercriminals are still up to their old tricks —including exploiting previously unknown security flaws in operating systems to launch attacks on businesses. Finding and patching these vulnerabilities is a priority for technology providers. In that vein, the first Apple zero-day patch of 2025 appeared in late January. If […]
February 28, 2025 / February 28, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Suppose your team uses Google extensions for daily workflows around your business. In that case, you’ll want to pay attention to the new Chrome Web Store for Enterprise users. Could the launch of this new feature mean your IT security team gains more control over the extensions allowed on your network? Yes — on top […]
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