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On July 29th, Windows users running Windows 7 and up will be able to download Windows 10, which looks to be a significant improvement over Windows 8 and 8.1, for free.
This is great news, so why are we urging business users not to take the upgrade plunge immediately? Here are three reasons why:
Read MoreWe've worked with healthcare professionals long enough to know that closing one's eyes, crossing one's fingers, and hoping for the best is not a viable HIPAA strategy. This is increasingly the case as the public becomes more aware of and concerned about data privacy and as regulators show less and less leniency toward small and mid-sized practices.
Read MoreOn 7/14 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., Sean Wright, 3n1's President & CEO, will be giving a workshop titled "Cybersecurity: The Risks and What You Can Do About Them" hosted by the Pathway Women's Business Center. Joining Sean will be Brian Drury, Commercial Producer at Geny Insurance Agency. Together, Sean and Brian will talk through both high and low-tech ways business owners can protect themselves against threats to cybersecurity, such as hacks and data breaches.
Read MoreAs a financial services professional, you've probably heard the term " technology risk assessment" before. Depending on the nature of your work, you may actually be required (or strongly encouraged) to perform one by regulatory rules, such as GLBA or FINRA regulations (see FINRA's recent 'Report on Cybersecurity Practices').
Read MoreThe tablet market has expanded and improved greatly, offering business users a wide range of functionality, since the original iPad was released 5 years ago. Still, when it comes to deciding what tablet to buy to help yourself or your employees become more efficient in your work, we suggest decision makers ask themselves these two questions:
Read MoreUnder normal circumstances, we recommend that you install software patches and updates (software upgrades are a different story) fairly close to when they become available. The reason for this is that most updates and patches help fix bugs and mitigate security vulnerabilities that have been discovered in the software.
Read MoreBecause of our partner Peace Communications, as well as 365 Data Centers and DevDigital, Nashville now has its own internet exchange! All the tech people in the crowd (including us!) just cheered. But some folks out there may be scratching their heads. If that's you, not to worry. Read on to find out why the new Nashville Internet Exchange is a big deal for all of us, techies and non-techies alike.
Read MoreFor businesses, mobile technology means productive employees who can work in more places and collaborate in new ways. But greater mobility means greater risk of device and data theft and introduces complications regarding the divide between personal and company-owned data, especially when companies have a BYOD (bring your own device) policy.
Read MoreWe're proud and honored to sponsor this year's Ellie's Run for Africa, a 5k race, kids' fun run, and family carnival benefiting the Mocha Club's efforts to provide quality education to children in Kenya.
Read MoreAs if folks in the healthcare industry didn't have enough to worry about, it's becoming apparent that medical records are increasingly hot items on the black market. As a result, cyberattacks on healthcare organizations and insurance companies, as evidenced by the recent breach of 78.8 million records from insurance giant Anthem, are on the rise.
Read MoreFrom price reduction to availability of apple watches, MacBook and TV apple brings great news to its users and other gadget lovers.
Read MoreIn our 13 years' experience providing technology services to the greater Nashville area, we have seen firsthand how essential content filters are. In our ever more connected world, content filters are essential tools both for home and business environments.
Read MoreYour business is probably backing up its data to some degree, but do you have an actual, business-class backup strategy? Such a strategy includes a comprehensive approach toward making sure the proper data is backed up, stored in multiple places, and available for an efficient restore in the event of a disaster. A backup strategy is not just another operating cost; it's an investment in two related and ever more crucial asset for your success: your data, and your uptime.
Read MoreLooking for a great way to spend the evening of February 14th? Consider attending the Fabulous Friends for Africa Valentine's Party, which benefits our friends at African Leadership.
Read More"The cloud" has become a ubiquitous buzzword when it comes to technology. But how can cloud technology help your business meet your specific goals, within your budget?
Read MoreIn what has become standard operating procedure for major technology vendors, Microsoft held an event yesterday to announce its next generation of products. Leading the pack, of course, was Windows 10, the new operating system that will be released later this year. But there were other intriguing announcements as well. You can view a webcast of all 2 hours and 15 minutes of the keynote here. Or, if brevity is more your thing, read on below for a brief overview of what to look for from Microsoft this year
Read MoreMost people don't really think about their devices' processors, the increasingly tiny chips that do all of the actual "computing" behind the work they do on their computers, or the apps they use on their smartphones and tablets. And that's why Intel's new 5th generation Core processors will probably fly under the radar for most users.
Read MoreAs 2014 comes to a close, we are both looking back on the great year we've had, as well as ahead toward what we hope will be a great 2015. Toward that end, we'd like to share words from some of our team members in anticipation of the new year. Read on to find out what developments they're anticipating in the technology world in 2015!
Read MoreYesterday was Giving Tuesday, a day during the holiday shopping season set aside for the giving of time and money to help worthy causes in our communities. Members of 3n1media's team got into the action by spending time volunteering in the Salvation Army's Angel Tree warehouse.
Read MoreOn the second Tuesday of every month, Microsoft releases software patches to address vulnerabilities. This day is known in the tech community as "patch Tuesday." Last Tuesday happened to be one of those days, and Microsoft released a fix for a major security vulnerability, to surprisingly little fanfare.
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