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One of the most exciting developments of Artificial Intelligence is the rise of language models that can engage in human-like conversations. It is like having a personal assistant who never takes a day off, can work 24/7 and is always ready to help you with any task. That is what ChatGPT has come to offer.

Microsoft 365 is one of the most popular cloud platforms in the world with about 345 million paid seats. Microsoft cloud tools numbers were up 32% in Q3 2022 compared to the previous year.

A critical thing every business owner wants is for their business to function smoothly without encountering any unexpected crisis. Business owners can only hope for a smooth business journey with a significant part of their data and operations on digital databases or in the cloud. 

Whether you sell shoes or run an accounting firm, you need some type of technology to operate. Today’s companies are not just in the business of selling their own goods and services anymore. They also must master various types of digital tools which makes them a technology company.

Push-bombing attacks are a type of cyberattack involving automated tools to send a high volume of malicious traffic to a targeted system. This attack is designed to overwhelm the target's defenses and disrupt its normal functioning. 

Technology vulnerabilities are an unfortunate side effect of innovation. When software companies push new updates, there are often weaknesses in the code. Hackers exploit these. Software makers then address the vulnerabilities with a security patch. The cycle continues with each new software or hardware update.

Since the pandemic, employers around the world have needed to change. They have needed to shift how their employees operate and tracking tools have become a highly debated topic. Remote work is very much here to stay. Organizations and employees can both benefit from the work-from-home and hybrid work revolution.

Virtual appointments have become increasingly popular since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as remote working and online meetings have become the norm. Microsoft Teams is introducing a new feature that will make scheduling online meetings even easier: Virtual Appointments in MS Teams.

Imagine that you are going about your day when suddenly you receive a text from the CEO. The head of the company is asking for your help. They are out doing customer visits and someone else dropped the ball in providing gift cards. The CEO needs you to buy six $200 gift cards and text the information right away. This can't be a scam because it is from the boss.

Misconfiguration of cloud solutions is often overlooked when companies plan cybersecurity strategies. Cloud apps are typically quick and easy to sign up for. The user often assumes that they don't need to worry about security because it is handled.