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April 29, 2025 / April 29, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Running a small or medium-sized business (SMB) has always been a challenge, but 2025 is bringing even bigger changes to the table. With technology evolving at lightning speed, businesses that don’t keep up will fall behind. Staying current with the biggest tech trends is the key to staying competitive, satisfying customers, and growing your business. […]
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April 24, 2025 / April 24, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Two new updates to Microsoft’s Copilot generative AI tool promise to increase your team’s productivity when it comes to doing research. The Researcher and Analyst tools tap into OpenAI’s most advanced models and introduce two powerful new agents to help your employees work smarter. Microsoft’s AI agents bring advanced reasoning to produce more accurate and […]
April 23, 2025 / April 23, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Cybersecurity is a priority for businesses, but the reality is that most of your employees will choose convenience over security every time. In other words, if they see security measures as a hassle when logging in to their email or other accounts, they’ll take shortcuts like using weak passwords, reusing old ones, writing them down, […]
April 22, 2025 / April 22, 2025 by Vertical Axion
SaaS (Software as a Service) forms the backbone of modern businesses in all industries. From collaboration tools to customer relationship management (CRM) systems, companies rely on these tools for day-to-day operations and projects aimed at achieving their strategic goals. But with that power and convenience comes risk, and identity-based attacks are skyrocketing. Cybercriminals no longer […]
April 21, 2025 / April 21, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Pop quiz: What type of businesses are cybercriminals’ favorite targets? If you answered giant, multi-million dollar corporations, you would be wrong. The truth is that today’s hackers and bad actors don’t always go after big companies with deep pockets. Small businesses are actually more attractive because hackers assume they only have minimal cybersecurity essentials for […]
April 19, 2025 / April 19, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Today’s workplace is nothing like the days of “Mad Men,” with rigid office spaces, endless paperwork, and long commutes. Instead, digital transformation in workplaces allows for work environments where communication is seamless, collaboration is effortless, and professionals are more productive than ever. From remote work to artificial intelligence (AI), technology is reshaping workplace culture in […]
April 18, 2025 / April 18, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Customer service can make or break your business’s reputation. Your customers expect quick, efficient, and helpful responses, and not always during regular business hours. This is where AI chatbots in customer service can reshape customer interactions and create lasting relationships. Chatbots and AI-powered customer service can’t replace human interactions entirely. However, when used intelligently, they […]
April 17, 2025 / April 17, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Digital transformation is more than a buzzword. It becomes a powerful shift helping small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) compete, grow, and thrive. The benefits of digital transformation more than justify the effort and cost of its implementation. Digital transformation means embedding tech solutions into every element of your business. Once just for big corporations, digital […]
April 16, 2025 / April 16, 2025 by Vertical Axion
In today’s digital-first world, cybersecurity isn’t just another item to check off your to-do list. It’s the backbone of your business’s survival. Without it, it’s just a matter of time before something occurs that sends your company spiraling toward a disaster it might never recover from. Cyber threats increase exponentially as you transition operations to […]
April 14, 2025 / April 14, 2025 by Vertical Axion
If building a tailored AI-powered assistant seems out of reach, Oracle’s newly launched AI Agent Studio may be what you’re looking for. The new platform allows businesses to create, manage, and deploy custom AI agents designed to handle everything from customer service to workflow management. Oracle’s AI Agent Studio joins other big tech platforms that […]
April 11, 2025 / April 11, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Your business’s success is a credit to your intuition, experience, gut instincts, and hard skills in management, finance, and operations. AI can help with certain tasks and analyzing data, but it’s not quite a replacement for everything. Without common sense, machines can miss things that make a big difference and come naturally to you. For […]
April 10, 2025 / April 10, 2025 by Vertical Axion
The days of large corporations maintaining a clear edge over small companies in terms of technology infrastructure are over. Cloud computing has become the great equalizer. It puts the same high-powered tools that Fortune 500 companies use right into the hands of small businesses — without the massive price tag. What Is Cloud Computing (and […]
April 5, 2025 / April 5, 2025 by Vertical Axion
A new batch of updates has made it easier than ever to build next-gen AI agents with OpenAI’s help, no matter your business niche or level of technical expertise. Whether your team includes experienced developers or total beginners, these tools help them create smarter programs. What the OpenAI Update Brings to Businesses You’ve probably already […]
April 4, 2025 / April 4, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Nobody’s questioning whether AI-driven innovations will continue revolutionizing how we do business. A recent survey by PwC shows that investors and analysts strongly believe AI will boost the economy by improving efficiency and driving business growth. Let’s see how that might affect your business shortly. Is AI the Key to Economic Growth Acceleration? There’s little […]
April 1, 2025 / April 1, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Is the cloud compatible with your business? Cloud computing’s convenience has become a game-changer for many companies, but it’s not without challenges. Read on and weigh the opportunities and threats before you make big changes to your operations. What Is Cloud Computing? Gone are the days when you have to spend thousands on physical computers […]
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 […]
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 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 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 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 […]
February 27, 2025 / February 27, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Cybersecurity incidents continue to keep pace with technological advancements, and the more sophisticated and insidious criminals become, the more these breaches and hacks cost companies. Recent data from IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report indicates that the average attack cost in 2024 hit $4.8 million, a devastating outcome for many businesses. The increase in […]
February 26, 2025 / February 26, 2025 by Vertical Axion
If there’s one thing we can all agree on in today’s world, AI is for everyone. The explosion of user-friendly generative AI tools makes it possible for even the most technologically inexperienced user to take advantage of the immense power of machine learning. From a business standpoint, AI is no longer something only “the big […]
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