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Technology Unwrapped

The most important technology concepts, strategies and actions uncovered for your business.

How Cybercriminals Hack Business Profiles on Social Media

CoreTech Staff
Facebook was under fire recently for hackers' hijacking personal and business pages. Profile users were emailed that they were removed as the page manager. Victims were left wondering how hackers could access their pages, even though they didn’t click any suspicious links. Facebook is currently in the process of rectifying the situation.
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Topics: Security Threats, Trends, Network Security

How to Apply AI to Your Business

CoreTech Staff
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the business landscape overnight, giving business more efficiency and significant productivity gains. According to IBM, 35% of companies are using AI, and 42% are exploring AI’s potential for future implementation.
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Topics: Trends

Hybrid Cloud Solutions: Harmful or Helpful for SMBs?

Angela Wight
Thanks to the incredible advancements in cloud computing, technology experts are recommending a move to cloud-based data collection and storage solutions for all kinds of reasons. Small businesses, though, have individualized needs and goals for their technology and question the one-size-fits-all approach of moving to the cloud. Cloud computing has empowered businesses of all sizes to achieve the following:
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Topics: Trends, IT Support

Empower Your Hybrid Workforce With These 8 Solutions

Angela Wight
A hybrid workforce model offers the best of both worlds, bringing the flexibility and convenience of remote work with the collaboration and camaraderie of a traditional office. By creating a productive and engaged workforce, companies can give employees a healthy work-life balance while ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed.
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Topics: The Workplace, Trends

6 Technology Trends for SMBs in 2023

Chris Vilim
Small business owners have a lot to think about going into 2023. Inflation, cybersecurity threats, and the employee shift, such as the Great Resignation, are important topics to consider when strategizing technology purchases and planning for next year. Looking at the technology landscape, there are specific insights business owners and team members need to track and prepare for.
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Topics: Trends, Outsourced IT

Why Should My SMB Focus on Automation?

Angela Wight
New research shows automation is key to the survival of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), as they are under pressure like never before. In today’s global marketplace, SMBs must compete with large enterprises that have the scale and resources to invest in new technology initiatives – including artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process automation (RPA). Luckily, AI, RPA, and automation technologies are now available and affordable for SMBs.
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Topics: The Workplace, Trends

Why Outsourcing IT Support Makes Sense for Small Businesses

Angela Wight
Years ago, your IT may have been managed in-house, with an internal IT support person or team of on-call technicians to handle user requests and hardware and software updates. However, today’s organizations rely on complicated systems: cloud computing, servers, voice and conferencing, mobile tools, and more. This complexity makes in-house IT management difficult, especially for organizations that rely on a single IT person. Tasking one employee to oversee user support, network maintenance, ...
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Topics: The Workplace, Trends

Fraudulent Accounts: Victims Losing Thousands on LinkedIn

CoreTech Staff
With over 830 million members in 200 plus countries worldwide, LinkedIn is a great tool for business professionals to utilize. LinkedIn differs from its social media counterparts with its added ability to search and recruit for jobs, strengthen professional relationships, and pick up on tips colleagues have learned.
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Topics: Security Threats, Data Breach, Trends

Watch Out as IRS Tax Phishing Scams Grow

CoreTech Staff
Have you filed your business or personal taxes yet? Either way, this time of year remains one of the most popular for phishing scams. Be certain you’re staying off the hook by watching out for these tax-related scams and phishing emails.
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Topics: Trends, Finance

Watch Out for Ukrainian Email Scams!

CoreTech Staff
People around the world are finding ways to help Ukrainians who are fleeing their homes after the Russian invasion. Polish parents are leaving strollers at the train station for incoming Ukrainian mothers. Nonprofits, such as Nova Ukraine, are raising funds for medical supplies, food, and cots with blankets. Others are getting creative by purchasing several nights at Airbnb’s so families and groups of people can have a safe place to stay. Unfortunately, malicious hackers are using this crisis ...
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Topics: Security Threats, Owners & Managers, Trends