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Cybersecurity doesn't take a break, so neither do we! All jokes aside, we take your network security and daily operations seriously - as such, we take a proactive approach to safeguarding your data. From regular backup maintenance to scheduling phishing tests, we aim to keep you and your teams prepared for whatever comes next. If you're ready for a break from IT tasks, give us a call! #FunnyFriday #BITServices #ITSupport

39 years ago today, Microsoft went public at $21.00 per share! For some financial perspective, here is the current market share data. At the typing of this post, pricing was marked at $399 per share! Amid talk of falling stock prices and big capital-spending plans, Microsoft and other technology companies are still at least performing! For an in-depth look at industry concerns and a bit of shop talk, check out this interview with investment analyst, Kirk Materne: https://lnkd.in/e3v6bs4r #ThrowbackThursday #Microsoft https://lnkd.in/eS4Yqj7d

"Technology should work for your business, not against it." There are loads of software tools on the market for businesses, but not all of them will be right for YOUR business. In our recent blog post, we discuss how "businesses often adopt and layer new tools without re-evaluating their processes" - this can lead to inefficiencies across the board. To help business owners "balance innovation with practicality," we outline 4 areas to focus on before onboarding a new tool - beginning with "Strategic Tech Adoption." Read the full rundown below. #BITServices #ManagedServiceProvider https://lnkd.in/eNr2gpiA

We have keyboard shortcuts for all kinds of things, but did you know you can create inbox shortcuts too? In Outlook, you can create 'Quick steps' that can "apply multiple actions at the same time to email messages." If you haven't experimented with this feature yet, here is the guide from Microsoft to get started! #TechTipTuesday #MicrosoftOutlook https://lnkd.in/e9nVTv7r

If you were still using Skype for video calls, that time has now come to an end... The Skype website now takes you directly to Microsoft, and shows the following message: "Skype is retiring in May 2025. Beginning March 2025, you will be able to sign into Microsoft Teams Free with your Skype credentials, and your chats and contacts will be right there ready for you. Enjoy the features you love about Skype, including free calling and messaging, as well as new features like meetings and communities, all on Teams app." If you and your team need some MS Teams help, give us a call! #MicrosoftTeams #GoodbyeSkype https://lnkd.in/e-N73gVB

You could head to the drawing board to create a password of such complexity as none have yet seen... OR you could work with your IT provider on installing a password manager to create, manage, and track passwords for you. If you need help, give us a call! #FunnyFriday #PasswordManager

Picture this: It's March of 1986 - you're tuning in to watch the news on TODAY, and this gem of an interview comes on with the young Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates... Fast-forward to today: After noting the 80s hair and retro tech, you think how groundbreaking Microsoft was, how far computers have come - you may even be watching this on a smartphone, a computer that fits in your pocket. Whether working from home or the office today, you could be using software tools designed by the still-prominent tech giants, Microsoft and Apple. As young Bill here says, "things move very quickly in this industry." It's 39 years later, and we've moved from the beginnings of Microsoft Windows to things like Generative AI, quantum computing, and more. What will the next 39 years bring? #ThrowbackThursday #Technology https://lnkd.in/efCuGfjr

Are you a business owner struggling to free yourself from day to day operations? Do you need some systems in place for others to handle these tasks? We've got a book for you... In David Jenyns' book, Systemology, we are given "a step-by-step approach to implementing effective systems in your business, helping you create a self-sustaining operation that doesn’t rely solely on you or key employees." Have you tried to get your team to document processes to no avail? Maybe you have a few done, but then lose steam. If you want to get your business back on track, Systemology could be a great asset to you and your team. #Systemology #StandardOperatingProcedures Continue reading our book review on our blog here: https://lnkd.in/ehWhkn8H

If you use Microsoft Teams for workplace collaboration, then you know new features are regularly released - here's a recent one that will help you schedule channel messages ahead of time and even edit that scheduled message before it sends! Scheduling Teams channel messages: "1. Compose your message, then select 'Actions and apps.' 2. Select 'Schedule message.' 3. Choose the date and time that you'd like to send it from the pop-up menu. 4. Click the 'Continue' button. 5. Select 'Send.'" #MicrosoftTeams #TechTipTuesday https://lnkd.in/ePDWJ6uM

If you were one of the companies struggling with the Slack outage last week, you're not alone! Here is one company's play by play of events last Wednesday... If you're unfamiliar with Slack, they are a "cloud-based communication platform" used globally by companies across industries. Many workers echoed the "internet snow day" feeling last Wednesday since features were reported down from "11am ET / 4pm GMT." If users are still having trouble, Slack later reported a fix: "Please reload Slack using Command + Shift + R (Mac) or Ctrl + Shift + R (Windows/Linux)." #TechNews #Slack https://lnkd.in/eZUtk4bc