Guest post by Tiffany Rowe When the WannaCry ransomware attack quickly spread across hundreds of thousands of computers in more than 150 countries, it served as a wake-up call to many IT administrators who might not have understood the seriousness of the malware threat yet. Although the attack was relatively short lived, the lessons that we can take away from the incident are important and vital to any administrator who wants to prevent falling victim to a large-scale attack in the future. 1. Ransomware Is a Serious Concern For many people, in the overall scheme of potentially devastating cyber attacks, ransomware is more of an annoyance than a serious threat. In fact, many individuals who have had their devices encrypted […] Continue Reading

Guest post by Tiffany Rowe If you have read any type of business news in the last few years, you’ve no doubt noticed that “big data” is one of the most important trends in every industry. Every day, millions of bytes of data are collected and stored – data that has the potential to provide keen insights to make businesses run more efficiently and profitably. That is if the data is properly analysed. In fact, some experts have even deemed big data “useless” unless someone has the skills to analyse it and draw conclusions from it. So, while even just a few years ago, the field of data analytics was relatively small, today it’s been called the “sexiest” career field […] Continue Reading

Guest post by Tiffany Rowe Organization owners and managers around the world have seen just how much digital transformation has been reshaping so many aspects of business over recent years. Technology has, and continues to, change the way we create and sell products, run operations, recruit and manage teams, deliver customer service, and much more. These shifts aren’t stopping either, as the tech-driven world continues to evolve. If you’re keen to find out ways that your business might be affected over the coming months and years, or ways in which you can get ahead of the competition and grow your venture, it’s important to stay on top of the latest happenings. Read on for some of the key digital trends […] Continue Reading

Guest post by Gracie Meyers If you want to start building your career in the field of analysis and statistics, getting a data entry job is a nice way to begin. By doing so, you’ll be able to see how every part of this mechanism works and you’ll be able to widen your knowledge and do some work on your experience. However, you need to be prepared for the interview, and if you don’t leave anything to chance, I’m sure you’ll get this job in no time. Explore Different Pieces of Software In order to get a job in the sector of data entry specialist, you need a high school diploma or something that’s equivalent to it. However, considering the […] Continue Reading

For nearly five years now, visitors staying in Walt Disney World Resort hotels in Orlando have received “Magic Bands” before their arrival. These wristbands, similar to fitness trackers, are equipped with RFID technology and sensors that allow them to serve as hotel room keys, park admission tickets, and can be used to charge meals and other purchases to the credit card on file. For those who like to plan ahead, Magic Bands also allow visitors to schedule up to three attractions in advance, and then bypass the lines. While Magic Bands help simplify a Disney vacation for visitors, the real benefit is to the resort itself. The data collected by Magic Bands can help streamline park operations while also managing […] Continue Reading