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Why You Should Lock Your Computer & Phone

The Importance of Locking Your Computer If you’re at work and leave your desk to use the restroom or go to lunch, do you lock your computer? According to research conducted by Shred-It, 25% of workers leave their computers unlocked and unattended. In most instances, work computers have a lot of valuable and sensitive information on them. Leaving your computer unlocked while you’re away from your desk leaves all of that sensitive information available to Read more…

By RTI Team, 7 yearsOctober 8, 2018 ago

5 Tips for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Although cybersecurity is important all year round, we are still going to take the opportunity to share a few tips on how you can remain aware and involved. 1. Passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication In order to protect your personal information, it’s important to create strong passwords and use different passwords for each account. If you have trouble remembering your passwords, you might consider using a password manager Read more…

By RTI Team, 7 yearsOctober 1, 2018 ago

What Is a Personal VPN Service?

Personal VPN Service If you work for a large business, you may use a VPN (virtual private network) to ensure you have secure remote access to your company’s network and resources. However, VPN is no longer just for large businesses. It is becoming more popular to use a personal VPN service for its security features and other benefits. How Does a VPN Work? When you use a VPN, your traffic travels through a private tunnel Read more…

By RTI Team, 7 yearsSeptember 21, 2018 ago

The Advantages of HPE InfoSight

What Is HPE InfoSight? HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) InfoSight is the industry’s first artificial intelligence (AI) recommendation engine. According to HPE, it is an “industry-leading predictive analytics platform that brings software-defined intelligence to the data center with the ability to predict and prevent infrastructure problems before they happen.” It is designed to simplify and reduce the guesswork in managing infrastructure as well as improve application reliability. Leveraging advanced machine learning, HPE InfoSight paves the way Read more…

By RTI Team, 7 yearsSeptember 18, 2018 ago

Pros & Cons of Facial Recognition Technology

What Is Facial Recognition Technology? While facial recognition used to be a technology only available in SciFi books and movies, it is quickly becoming a reality. Facial recognition is a type of biometric technology that analyzes the characteristics of a person’s face to identify or verify a person. This technology uses distinguishable facial features, such as nose width and cheekbone shape, to compare a digital image to your identity. According to Allied Market Research , Facial Read more…

By RTI Team, 7 yearsSeptember 13, 2018 ago

How Managed Services Can Help Your Business – Free Benefits of Managed Services White Paper

Learn What Managed Services Can Do for You Managed services is a tailored solution in which a third-party contractor provides information technology tasks for another organization. In a true managed services arrangement, the customer has a predictable monthly payment and can focus on strengthening his or her core business. Download our FREE managed services white paper! Learn about the benefits of managed services and attributes to look for in a managed service provider! Date Posted: 9/11/18 Read more…

By RTI Team, 7 yearsSeptember 11, 2018 ago

How to Choose the Right Monitor

Choosing the Right Monitor When it comes to choosing a new monitor or display, people can easily get overwhelmed by all of the features and options. This monitor buying guide will help simplify the buying process for you by outlining the major features and differences between monitors. One of the first steps is choosing a screen size and ensuring your new monitor can connect to your computer. Other features to choose from include resolution, panel Read more…

By RTI Team, 7 yearsSeptember 6, 2018 ago

Different Types of Social Engineering

What Is Social Engineering? Social engineering uses deception and human interaction to manipulate people into performing a certain action, like giving up confidential information. In some cases, criminals try to trick individuals into giving up their bank information or passwords. Other times, the criminal may install malicious software on a device so that they can control the device and have access to confidential information. Hackers use social engineering tactics because it is often easier to Read more…

By RTI Team, 7 yearsAugust 17, 2018 ago

The Power of Promotional Products

The Power of Promotional Products Did you know that promotional products are regarded as the most effective form of advertising to prompt action? In fact, according to Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), promotional items are better received and less avoided by consumers than any other advertising vehicle. In an increasingly digital world, we are constantly bombarded with advertisements, which people are learning to ignore. The uniqueness of a promotional products is that it is tangible Read more…

By RTI Team, 7 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago

The 3-2-1 Backup Strategy

The Importance of Backing Up Your Data Whether you’re a school, small business, hospital, or law firm, backing up your data is crucial for the success of your organization. A backup is a copy of your information stored someplace other than on your computer or device. Having backups ensures you can recover your data if a disaster occurs. Hard drives can fail, natural disasters can strike, and cybercrime can corrupt your data at the most Read more…

By RTI Team, 7 yearsAugust 7, 2018 ago

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