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Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field. Each year brings with it new technologies, threats and opportunities. Organizations need to be aware of and prepare for cyber threats both now and as we approach 2024 - regardless of size or sector. All businesses should make plans.

Staying ahead of the game when it comes to protecting digital assets is paramount. The cybersecurity landscape is experiencing rapid transformation due to emerging technologies and threats as well as shifting global dynamics.

As we move forward into 2024, let us examine some key cybersecurity predictions you should keep in mind.

1. Artificial Intelligence Will Be a Double-Edged Sword

Artificial intelligence has transformed cy...

Deepfakes have become more sophisticated over time, raising many valid concerns. What exactly constitutes a Deepfake?

Deepfakes refer to videos or images created with artificial intelligence (AI).

Deepfake AI mimics voices and faces to give the impression that people are speaking truthful statements they aren't actually saying.

AI can mimic human behaviour because it has seen so many real-world examples.

Recent events at a multinational company demonstrate just how effective deceptions can be.

Unusual Request

An employee in Hong Kong received an unusual request from their Chief Financial Officer (CFO), located in the UK. In it he/she demanded an urgent transfer of large funds into an offshore acco...

Microsoft's Windows 11 update is now available and it features numerous changes that could make a significant impactful difference for you and your team.

Microsoft recently updated Copilot, their AI assistant, with a new position on the taskbar. No longer will users need to hunt around for its button; now it can be found conveniently located on the right side of their taskbar in what we refer to as "system tray".

No need to feel restricted if Copilot isn't the right AI assistant for you; simply uninstalling from your taskbar is straightforward. We suggest giving AI assistants some time before making up your mind on whether or not to delete one altogether.

Before checking to see if your Copilot ...

As a small-business owner, you must juggle multiple priorities. Microsoft Teams are great tools for keeping employees connected; however, understanding daily communication across various channels may prove overwhelming.

Microsoft Teams' AI assistant Copilot, still in development, can help keep track of all the important information by analyzing conversations and extracting only those insights and actions most pertinent for action.

Copilot is an effective way to streamline work. Although it hasn't yet been fully introduced, clients who wish to remain ahead may be interested.

What it can do is summarized below

One Way to Summarize Long-Term Discussions
Over time, team meetings may cause you to forg...

Have you been considering how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could enhance the efficiency and productivity of your business?

There's just one problem. Recent research uncovered an intriguing yet not unexpected reality: There exists an AI/workplace trust gap.

Your employees may be concerned and wary about AI even if you believe it can transform their job or your business.

Here's a brief glimpse of our results:

AI has the support of 62% of executives in the C-suite but only 52% employees. When AI implementation begins, 23% of workers feel uncertain if their employer will remain committed to meeting employee needs.
But 70% of business leaders believe AI must be used alongside human intervention and r...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an innovative technology with great potential to boost employee efficiency, creativity and productivity. However, AI may present certain challenges and risks; to use it successfully for business use cases. In order to properly implement and use this powerful tool.

Establishing clear ethical guidelines or "AI Rules" for the interaction of staff is vitally important. Without guidance and proper knowledge on AI for business data use, employees could miss out on significant time savings potentials and miss out on significant time savings altogether.

Sixty-four percent of businesses expect AI to increase productivity.

We will offer some advice on how to implement AI r...

Microsoft 365 provides a suite of powerful cloud-based tools designed to enhance productivity. These tools will help you work faster and smarter. Microsoft is known for being at the forefront of innovation; M365 was one of the first all-in cloud tools introduced back in 2013 as Office 365; today M365 stands as an innovator of AI capabilities in business tools.

Microsoft 365 features some extraordinary Artificial Intelligence innovations. You'll find these in Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications; understanding their use will enhance both your experience and productivity levels.

Now let's explore how Microsoft 365 AI innovations can help maximize your work efficiency and help make you more ef...

Technology in the workplace is experiencing unprecedented change at an astonishingly rapid rate, including artificial intelligence, web3, the metaverse, hybrid work models and hybrid work spaces. We are witnessing technological revolutions which transform how we communicate, collaborate and innovate together as individuals as well as companies.

Explore some of the most significant technology trends that are expected to transform how we work by 2024.

1. Artificial Intelligence/Generative AI

AI and Generative AI technologies are revolutionizing workplace environments, helping teams complete mundane tasks more efficiently while freeing up human resources for more strategic or creative pursuits.

Rec...

Happy New Year!

Remember Microsoft Paint? The simple drawing app that allowed us to make beautiful pixelated works of art? I know, chances are it has fallen off your radar recently but let me suggest there may be good reason for revisiting this application in 2018.

Microsoft Paint gets a significant upgrade with Windows 11 thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Paint now supports Dall-E 3, or Cocreator as it is known in the app.

Does Cocreator Sound Familiar? No doubt you've encountered it on Bing AI; it is truly groundbreaking. More than simply image creation, Cocreator allows users to explain exactly what they are searching for by selecting art styles based on this description, then viewing i...

Have fun on your holidays! Now is the time to relax and unwind while looking ahead to 2024 and its AI opportunities. Why not make the most out of what few days you have off and use them effectively to prepare?

AI is expanding at an astonishing rate, revolutionizing industries and altering business processes worldwide. According to PwC estimates, artificial intelligence could add $15 trillion worth to global economies worldwide.

Microsoft provides five AI courses you can utilize during your vacation.

An introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Begin here: this course will introduce the fundamental concepts of Artificial Intelligence. Regardless of your technical background, by the end of this cour...