My employee onboarding experience at my current job started with cookies — no, not the digital kind but actual, baked versions that were sweet, moist, and utterly delicious. This was followed by a more mundane and relatively fuss-free process of setting up assigned equipment, accounts, and login details. And while I do have many fond
Trying to explain what’s the difference between cloud storage, cloud backup, and cloud sync feels a bit like trying to explain the difference between a comma and a semicolon. They all somewhat look and sound the same and are sometimes used interchangeably but are fundamentally distinct in nature and primary function. In the ongoing battle
What exactly is “the cloud”? Depending on who you ask, you’re likely to get a bunch of different answers. Simply put, the cloud refers to a network of servers (and the software and databases that run on them) that can be accessed over the internet instead of on user devices. By extension, a cloud computing
For businesses, cybercrime is a high-stakes game. Criminal actors often launch a multitude of cyberattacks to target high-value, sensitive data like customer details, financial information, and intellectual property. The rise of remote work and hybrid environments — with a greater diversity of hardware — has also led to new security vulnerabilities and increased exposure to
A cyberattack is a deliberate attempt to access and assault computer systems, networks, or devices for malicious purposes. Like a biological virus, it only takes one tiny incursion to cause a lot of damage to many different parties in a very short time. Taking advantage of technology and human vulnerabilities, cyberattacks are usually driven by
Note: SmartDeploy is aware of the system issues experienced with the recent Windows update and will continue to monitor the progress and update accordingly. In the meantime, here are some tips and tricks to help. Just like two snowflakes, no two days are the same as a sysadmin. One day, you’re imaging a batch of
In an organization, BYOD or Bring Your Own Device is the practice of allowing employees to use their personal computers, smartphones, or other devices for work. And the BYOD market is growing fast. By 2026, the global BYOD and enterprise mobility market is projected to reach a colossal $157.3 billion. For some employees, being able
Cybersecurity is critical to any organization — and a security breach can have severe and long-term consequences for both small businesses and big enterprises. In the last few years, we’ve witnessed cyberattacks that are complex and highly sophisticated (the SolarWinds hack still keeps us up at night.) Most threats, however, often come in innocuous forms.
When it comes to rolling out and setting up new PCs across any organization, there are a few distinct approaches that IT teams can take. 1) Windows Imaging Imaging is one common way to prepare new Windows devices for use. While imaging can be done manually, the more efficient option is to use a computer
Technology and data serve as both fuel and currency for the world we live in today. This also makes them highly coveted resources that are often used by hackers to undermine business, institutions, and even entire countries. Since the start of the global pandemic, many organizations have moved to remote or hybrid work environments, increasing