They say everything’s bigger in Texas, but not anymore. The Lone Star State is now also becoming known as a go-to destination for small and mid-sized businesses. Two areas in particular stand out: The Star in Frisco and Legacy West in Plano.
An untapped market in NE Texas
The Star is a 200,000-square-foot retail block south of The Ford Center and the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.
Have you noticed how sometimes your office internet speed slows down considerably? Dallas is blessed with above-average internet speeds, so you can’t blame the city. The more likely cause is too many employees are logged on at the same time and loading problematic content, like apps or HD videos.
Back in March, US restaurant chain Applebee’s announced that a malware attack left payment card information exposed on point-of-sale (POS) systems across more than 160 of their restaurants, although we can't confirm any of the five Dallas locations were affected.
Years ago, having a single landline to make and receive phone calls was sufficient, but that’s no longer the case. Today, businesses of all types and sizes are under more pressure than ever to adapt to rapidly changing consumer demands, and that means being consistently present and able to communicate across a wide range of channels.
Did you know that half of all cyberattacks target small businesses? Yet despite this sobering fact, many small-business leaders wrongfully assume that hackers go only for big corporations. Bigger targets may mean bigger rewards, but the fact that hackers are just as likely to target small businesses comes down to the fact that they’re much easier to compromise because their IT security measures often don't receive enough attention.
How many times this month have you paid for something online using your credit card? Was each payment page secured by HTTPS? If you’re not 100% certain, you’re a prime target for identity theft. The padlock icon in your web browser’s address bar is immensely important and it requires your attention.
Email users are always looking for a better way to organize their inboxes, personalize their email signatures, or streamline group communication. Fortunately, these features already exist for Outlook users. You just need to know where to look.
Clean Up your inbox
No matter inbox how meticulously organized your Outlook inbox is, there's always room for improvement.
During the previous quarter, fake Chrome notifications urging users to dial a tech support number have grown dramatically. Research reveals that this tech support scam could possibly use an Application Programming Interface (API) to freeze the browser, convincing the user to get in touch with the support line and share their credit card details.
There’s a new cyberattack in town, and it’s out to get your Bitcoins. Cryptojacking has grown in popularity over the past few months mainly because of the increasing value of cryptocurrency. So if you notice your computer slowing down, hackers may already be using your hardware to make easy money.
You are probably already aware of Cortana, the Windows 10 AI personal assistant. Did you know that you can use it to improve the efficiency and productivity of your business? With a better understanding of its basic functions, you'll be on your way to becoming an AI-powered organization.