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Unlocking Hidden Power: The Key Role of Training in Maximizing Your Tech Investments
Imagine investing in a state-of-the-art kitchen and only using the microwave. Absurd, right? Yet, businesses do this with technologies like Microsoft 365, missing out on powerful features due to lack of training. According to Gartner, Shadow IT can consume 30-40% of IT spending, increasing inefficiencies and risks. At Third Octet, our training programs ensure your team fully leverages these tools, unlocking their true potential. Ready to transform your technology use?
Navigating Technology Investments for SMBs
SMBs often find themselves caught between having too little technology, leading to reliance on manual processes, or too much, resulting in costly overlaps and inefficiencies. Navigating this complex environment requires a strategic approach to technology investments. Whether looking to optimize your current technology or plan for future investments, this guide offers practical insights and strategies for SMBs.
Why Switch Your Managed Services Provider?
Are you confident your current MSP is equipped to handle tomorrow’s challenges? Many businesses hesitate to switch MSPs due to fears of disruption and data security risks. At Third Octet, we ensure a smooth transition that enhances your operational success. Our proactive approach can transform your IT infrastructure, making your business more secure and efficient. Discover how partnering with Third Octet can drive your business forward.
Enhancing Cybersecurity Effectiveness through Employee Education: Introducing Our New Training Platform
Threats loom larger with each passing day. Securing your organization’s assets has never been more critical. Our cybersecurity training platform stands ready to arm your workforce with the necessary knowledge and tactics—not just to respond to threats but to anticipate and neutralize them. Delivered through our comprehensive Workplace Suite, this platform offers an engaging, multifaceted educational experience that’s more than a set of tools; it’s a transformative process designed to strengthen the most crucial element of your security infrastructure: your people.
Navigating New Citrix Licensing with Service Provider Solutions
Citrix has introduced significant changes to its licensing model, impacting businesses of all sizes. Dive into these updates and discover a strategic approach for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to adapt and thrive. Discover how the discontinuation of auto-renewals, new minimum seat requirements, and the shift toward cloud computing are reshaping how companies access and use Citrix solutions. More importantly, learn about the flexible alternative of Service Provider Licensing.
How SMBs Can Outsmart Advanced Email Threats
Explore the criticality of email security for businesses, delving into sophisticated threats like Spear Phishing, BEC, and Ransomware, and identify practical steps for enhanced protection. The article highlights the gaps in Microsoft 365’s email defense and advocates for a layered security approach. With real-life examples and tangible results, we underscore the importance of proactive measures and Third Octet’s comprehensive solutions to safeguard your business email and infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.
Microsoft Opens the Gates to Copilot for SMB
Microsoft’s Copilot for Microsoft 365, now accessible to SMBs, is redefining business efficiency and creativity. Integrating AI with familiar Microsoft applications, it streamlines tasks, boosting productivity. The expansion democratizes AI for SMBs, offering the same advanced tools as larger corporations. Third Octet emphasizes how Copilot tackles SMB challenges like productivity, data analysis, and cost-effective innovation. The future holds promises of enhanced AI learning, broader application integration, and advanced analytics, with Third Octet ready to guide businesses in leveraging these AI advancements.
Are you prepared for Windows 10 end of life?
As we approach October 2025, the end-of-life for Windows 10 looms on the horizon, presenting a pivotal moment for technological advancement and security for small and medium-sized businesses. This isn’t merely an operating system update; it’s a strategic move to future-proof your business operations. Is your business prepared for the switch?
You Have Microsoft Teams. Now Uncover Value Beyond Meetings
Discover the untapped potential of Microsoft Teams for your business with our latest insight. Beyond just chat and meetings, Microsoft Teams is a powerful tool for transforming your business operations. Learn how it can streamline communication, enhance project management, and foster collaboration across various sectors, from healthcare to education.
Leveraging the Microsoft Digital Defense Report for Robust SMB Protection
Microsoft’s 2023 Digital Defense Report is a critical resource for Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) leaders, offering valuable insights for transforming cybersecurity challenges into growth opportunities. The report highlights a shift in cyber threats, emphasizing the increasing complexity of supply chain vulnerabilities, ransomware, and phishing operations. It serves as a guide for SMBs to navigate these threats and protect their future.