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  • What to Know Before Installing Copilot for Microsoft Teams

    Susan Gosselin | June 11, 2024

    Imagine having an AI assistant that seamlessly integrates with your Teams workflow, pulling from your notes, existing documents, and databases to enhance collaboration. That’s the power of Copilot for Microsoft Teams, and it’s poised to revolutionize your work.   What is Copilot for Microsoft Teams? As anyone who’s worked with Teams knows, preparing for meetings…

  • What to Know Before Installing Copilot for PowerPoint

    Susan Gosselin | June 6, 2024

    Imagine having an AI assistant that seamlessly integrates with your PowerPoint workflow, pulling from your notes, existing documents, and databases to create compelling presentations. That’s the power of Copilot for PowerPoint, and it’s set to revolutionize how you work with slides. Anyone who’s worked with PowerPoint knows the unique pain of editing pages of research…

  • What to Know Before Installing Copilot for Outlook

    Susan Gosselin | June 4, 2024

    Imagine having an AI-powered assistant streamlining your email management, optimizing your time, and enhancing your communication. That’s the promise of Copilot for Outlook, a groundbreaking feature designed to revolutionize your email experience. Whether you’re an IT manager or a busy professional, Copilot can help you stay organized, respond effectively, and make the most of your…

  • What to Know Before Installing Copilot for Microsoft Word

    Susan Gosselin | May 28, 2024

    Imagine having an AI assistant that pulls from your notes, marries them to an existing document format, and writes a document for you. That’s the power of Copilot for Microsoft Word, which is planned for rollout in 2024 for those who buy the Copilot M365 license. Instead of spending hours reading over reference documents and…

  • SharePoint Intranets for Internal Communication | Integris

    Susan Gosselin | May 8, 2024

    Chances are, your company is using SharePoint, just like  85 percent of businesses in the US use Microsoft’s SharePoint platform on a daily basis. But are you really taking advantage of all its powerful capabilities? SharePoint is the central pillar of Microsoft’s 365 Cloud productivity platform, allowing companies to create a common document repository, share…

  • Six Signs You Don’t Have Enough Cyber Risk Insurance Coverage

    Glenn Mathis | April 15, 2024

    You did your due diligence years ago, purchased cyber risk insurance, and made reasonable investments in all the right cyber security tools. Surely, you’re prepared for anything that comes your way, right?   Maybe yes, maybe no. Regarding your cyber risk insurance, the bar for the “right” amount constantly changes based on your risk profile…

  • SharePoint Intranets: Your Secret Weapon for Internal Communication in 2024

    Susan Gosselin | April 11, 2024

    Microsoft’s templates make SharePoint Intranets easy to create and even easier to populate. Are you ready for the productivity gains they can give your company?

  • Create a Desktop Shortcut for OneNote | Integris

    Team Integris | April 7, 2024

    Here is a step-by-step process to creating a shortcut to your OneNote notebook or notebook section.

  • vCIO vs. vCISO: What’s The Difference? 

    Susan Gosselin | April 2, 2024

    Managing your IT operations is a big job, especially if you’re a small or mid-sized company without the resources to hire a full internal IT staff. In these cases, most companies hire a managed IT service provider to fill the gaps. Yet, knowing who to hire and what services to buy can be confusing. MSPs…

  • Retainers for vCIOs and vCISOs: A Comprehensive Guide

    Darrin Maggy, CISSP | April 2, 2024

    If you’re running an IT department at a small to mid-size company, you know— the demands on your infrastructure are greater than ever. Cyber threats are growing at an alarming pace, primarily fueled by the accessibility of AI to hackers. Cloud productivity, system monitoring, and business intelligence are getting more sophisticated with a raft of…

  • Preparing Your IT Team To Work With A vCISO: A Step-By-Step Guide

    Darrin Maggy, CISSP | April 2, 2024

    A vCISO can change your cybersecurity posture for the better—if you have the right teamwork and processes in place. Here’s what to do.

  • When Do We Need a vCISO?

    Darrin Maggy, CISSP | April 2, 2024

    According to recent reports from CIO magazine, cybersecurity is still the number one concern in keeping IT managers up at night. With historically high labor shortages for cybersecurity talent, you may wonder, does it make sense for my company to contract with a virtual chief information officer (vCISO)?  For a growing number of companies, that…

  • Third Party Vendor Risk Management: A Guide for Law Firms

    Greg Cooke | March 31, 2024

    You’ve bought the cybersecurity tools your MSP recommended to manage your cybersecurity. You use a permission-based platform to transfer client files back and forth. Your firm should be covered for data breaches, especially third-party vendor risk, right? Tell that to global law firm Kirkland & Ellis. The firm is facing a proposed class action lawsuit…

  • Will Outsourcing My IT Support Save My Law Firm Money?

    Susan Gosselin | March 31, 2024

    Looking to save money on IT support for your law firm? Taking your IT operations to a managed service provider (MSP) might be the quickest, most effective solution. According to a 2023 report by CompTIA, businesses that use IT MSPs report an average of 25-30% cost savings compared to managing IT in-house. For a law…

  • How Can Managed IT Help with Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery?

    Susan Gosselin | March 19, 2024

    Key Takeaways How can managed IT help with business continuity and disaster recovery? Managed IT service providers can provide key support to companies looking to safeguard their systems from cyberattacks, natural disasters, or unplanned outages. They take the labor of managing a business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) system out of house, so a company’s…