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Think your company is entirely impervious to phishing? Think again. Network security may have evolved, but so have the criminals it’s trying to stop. In 2019, phishing took on a new and more sinister tone. It’s called spear phishing, and companies need to be on the lookout for it.

Digital transformation has been called a necessary disruption to the business world. With device and data protection, personalization, and exceptional customer experiences driving business success or failure, the necessity of digital transformation is clear. It’s steadily swept through the corporate landscape over the past several years, finally reaching mainstream status in 2019. Businesses avoiding the inevitability of their legacy technology dragging them down are now at risk.

Clutter is depressing. In an office, it can drive down productivity and employee morale. Fortunately, there’s one straightforward and easy-to-implement solution to reduce the amount of clutter in an office – a document management system (DMS).

Nobody likes to think about the worst-case scenario, but not doing so is a recipe for disaster. Like people, businesses may experience sudden and unexpected emergencies or situations that can severely affect their ability to function or even survive. Often, there exists little time to react – but every second counts. Many business owners address this risk by creating a disaster recovery plan.

Cybersecurity is a hot-button issue for every individual, government, and corporation. Data must be secured, and the European Union’s 2018 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is proving to have global implications. This is just one of the many strict laws that regulate the steps companies must take to protect their user’s data. Still, the last few years were filled with massive cyberattacks.

Additive manufacturing (3D printing) is a growing business. In fact, Deloitte's analysis shows a 12.5% growth year over year from 2017, with projected revenue at $3.1 billion by 2020. This growth is driven by commercial printers, which are capable of printing and finishing a wide variety of parts and products using virtually any material.

Robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming industry as we know it. Robots already have a long-standing history with supply chain technology, with one of the earliest industrial robots inspiring modern day Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs.) No longer a plot point in science fiction dramas, these new technologies have presented real opportunities for improvements across supply chains. While the cost of implementing robotics into the supply chain may be an easy decision for industry giants like Amazon, for smaller businesses, implementing robotics into their supply chain is still in the distant future. 

Windows 7 users have been getting reminders all year from Microsoft. Why? Windows 7 product support is ending on January 14, 2020, leaving users scrambling to figure out what to do next. Thankfully, this isn’t a new phenomenon. It’s not unusual for an operating system (OS) to become obsolete.

Digital signage is commonplace in modern business, and it's getting more sophisticated too. Fast-food chains, for example, have digital signage content running behind the counters and in drive-thru’s (McDonald's, Wendy’s, Starbucks) while customers order on large touchscreens on the self-service kiosks placed in dining areas.