Businesses are increasingly reliant on technology. This means that keeping your IT systems secure is more important than ever. One of the most important ways to do this is to patch your systems regularly. Patches are updates that fix security vulnerabilities in software. By installing patches, you can help to protect your systems from cyberattacks....
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In today’s digital age, data breaches, and cyber attacks are becoming increasingly common. To protect their systems and data, IT departments must implement robust security practices, including monitoring and alerting software and password management tools. These tools can help IT techs keep a closer eye on their network, detect real-time issues, and prevent unauthorized access....
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Software is the backbone of most companies in today’s modern, connected world. But, software is also expensive. In a time of economic uncertainty, it can be challenging for IT departments to provide what companies need without blowing through a budget. IT spending is on track to increase in 2023, or at least remain flat, without...
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Whether it’s an immediate laugh-out-loud situation or the kind of thing that becomes funnier in retrospect, there’s no denying that laughter is a part of every IT tech’s life. We are sure that some of these IT pros didn’t think their war story was all too hilarious at the moment they occurred. But they —...
"IT War Stories: Front Line, Sob Line, Laugh Line, and Supply Line – Part 6 of a 10-Part Series"Read more
Into every life a little rain must fall — and into every IT help desk professional’s workday, a few tears, too. Whether those tears are coming from the IT pros or a client, not every day on the job is a good one. Of course, we all love happy endings, so rest assured that some...
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While many help desk horror stories will make you laugh, some of them are just plain sad. Sometimes it’s disappointing a user, sometimes it’s something important not working, and sometimes, unfortunately, it’s clients making techs feel sad. We have rounded up various ‘sob line’ stories that will tug at your heartstrings and maybe give you...
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Front line IT workers are the first to encounter someone who needs help with their technology. That means they need to know a lot about everything — and that they will encounter a lot of people! IT front-line workers usually respond to everyday support issues, frequently asked questions, and basic difficulties. Sometimes, as you will...
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Who are front-line IT workers, and why do their stories matter? Like any other industry, front-line IT workers are the staff required to provide an essential service to customers. For many IT professionals, the front line means being the first contact in providing technology and support to other front-line workers and services in areas like...
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If you ask an IT professional to tell you their best story from their time on the job, they are sure to have at least one memorable tale that deserves to be told. And, if you ask an IT support specialist their worst work war story, odds are they have something to share in that...
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Just as we introduced self-service technology for CFOs, CIOs, and CTOs, we will summarize all of the advice and information given in this series so you can have it at your fingertips. Each article offers a deeper look at specific subjects. But, taken as a whole, we hope this series will inspire and guide you....
"Enabling Self-Service Technology – Its ROI & Empowerment for CFOs, CIOs & CTOs: Summary of a 10-Part Series"Read more
