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We are excited to announce our new webinar series, Accellis Tech Talk! This monthly webinar will address common tech issues that you encounter throughout your workday. We want to give attendees a say in what topics we cover.  Attendees can vote on topics or add topics not listed. Click here to vote. Accellis Tech Talk will be fun, informative, relevant, and to the point. Topics such as handling SPAM, changing email signatures, converting PDF’s or any other…
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Legal firms are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to move faster, find connections within case documents, and make decisions. Some firms may still be digitizing files or implementing their first document management system. The goal in each case is to boost speed and productivity. Behind the technology to increase a firm’s effectiveness, there is a risk that most firms can’t see. Consistently, there are documents their systems cannot find. Every document that needs to be reviewed, shared,…
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In 2018 the average cost of a cyber attack for a U.S. company was $7.91 million. According to The Financial Journal, the average cost for a business to recover from a data breach is $400,000. This price tag can be disastrous for small and midsize firms (SMF’s). Here are 5 reasons why SMF’s are at risk. Cybercriminals Do Not Discriminate It’s not just large firms, corporations, and businesses that must worry about cyber attacks. SMF’s…
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In 2018 the average cost of a cyber attack for a U.S. company was $7.91 million. According to The Financial Journal, the average cost for a business to recover from a data breach is $400,000. This price tag can be disastrous for small and midsize firms (SMF’s). Here are 5 reasons why SMF’s are at risk. Cybercriminals Do Not Discriminate It’s not just large firms, corporations, and businesses that must worry about cyber attacks. SMF’s…
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Over the years, the annual ABA Techshow has been a fantastic opportunity for Accellis to inform our clients and partners about the superior technology we offer to help businesses be more safe, secure, and efficient. For 2019 the Accellis team will once again be partnering with Barracuda Networks to present some of the most powerful and practical technologies available for lawyers and legal professionals. On March 1st we will be presenting at the ABA Techshow, focusing on Email Security, Network Security, Blockchain…
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If you have a business that is currently using the Windows 7 OS, there is less than 1-year of support left. What does that mean for you…well, there is good news and bad news. When I was a kid, I always wanted the bad news first when prompted with this conundrum by my parents. So let’s start there… Time Is Not On Your Side With less than 1-year left of support for the Windows 7 OS, businesses are in a…
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With a surge in Windows 10 refreshes and demand from cloud infrastructure builders, Intel is dealing with a CPU shortage. What does Intel’s CPU shortage mean for business? Possible Delay In Windows 10 Updates The largest manufacturer of computers in the world is experiencing production constraints. Intel is behind with its 10nm ramp and 14nm server chips, which is in high-demand for cloud storage giants. With production issues, the number of machines available for the Windows 10 update…
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A new year means a new IT budget. 2019 is sure to be a year filled with technology changes, and it’s important to consider them when developing your new budget. Your budget can range from recurring expenses (i.e. hardware leases) to the costs dedicated to a fixed-duration project or initiative. Budgeting is more than just about “keeping the lights on.” Your budget is also a critical tool for identifying and executing the IT initiatives that…
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Let’s take a moment to think about how often you send the same email over and over again. This email can be a specific reminder to your staff or a standard follow up email to a client (it can even be any repetitive email in between). I know it can get frustrating to have to search your inbox to find a similar past email reminder or even type the information from memory. Outlook has a convenient way…
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By now you’ve heard of Office 365. But have you heard of Microsoft 365? Microsoft 365 brings together Office 365, Windows 10, and security and device management together in one place (and at a cheaper price than when purchased separately). With security being at the forefront of everyone’s minds, Microsoft 365 helps combat threats and secure your data from accidental leaks. What’s included in Microsoft 365: Office 365 Email and calendaring File storage Data protection controls Safest…