Category: Blog

Upcoming Event: How to Improve Security and Boost Mobility

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date July 15, 2020

Business continuity is becoming a focal point of our IT strategy, and we expect to see the cloud continue to make it easy to stay secure and productive anywhere.

Tags Productivity & Collaboration, Cybersecurity

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Fast Forward: Planning IT for the Future
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date July 9, 2020

Resiliency comes from the ability to adapt quickly. It requires the right technologies and processes, strong personal connections, and a hunger for growth.

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Best Cybersecurity Solutions for Small Businesses

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date June 8, 2020

A data breach could cripple a small business. Data breaches affect a business’s reputation, which leads to fewer customers and less revenue—not to mention the potential fines and legal fees. Since small businesses are more likely to have the least amount of resources protecting them, they are often targeted.

The good news? Most security threats are preventable!

Tags Cybersecurity

Blog Productivity Hybrid Work Collaboration Tools Webinars

Home Office Hardware Solutions with Lenovo
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date June 6, 2020

Is your technology built for a more flexible workplace? If your team is working from home, you want to make sure they have the right tools to stay connected and productive.

Watch this webinar featuring Lenovo’s hardware solutions for your remote employees.

In this webinar, Lenovo will take you on a virtual product tour of Lenovo’s best devices for flexible workspaces that enables your team to have more device mobility while staying productive and secure.

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The Benefits of Hosted VoIP

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date June 1, 2020

Many small businesses are rethinking their communications strategy after the quick shift to remote work that came with COVID-19. Moving your phone system to the cloud helps your team stay connected. If your phone is still on-premise, you may want to consider how you can benefit from hosted VoIP.

Tags Productivity & Collaboration

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Basic Teams Training: Intro to Microsoft Teams
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date May 28, 2020

Is your team working together in Microsoft Teams?

Microsoft Teams is the ultimate collaboration tool. In addition to serving as a messaging app, it gives you a virtual workspace for your team to work together regardless of where they are.

Watch our webinar featuring the basics of Microsoft Teams.

You’ll learn the basics of how to use Microsoft Teams to chat and collaborate virtually with your team. We’ll also cover how it integrates with other Microsoft 365 apps like Planner and other Office apps!

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Clients Respond to WorkSmart Leadership Survey

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date May 21, 2020

On May 14^th, WorkSmart polled the leaders of their small business clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region to get their insights on the effects of COVID-19 on their business.

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Remote Office Cybersecurity: An Expert-Led Discussion
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date May 14, 2020

https://youtu.be/RRLbQJo177g

Every business needs a comprehensive cybersecurity plan, the right prevention tools and technologies, and a business continuity plan in the event of a successful attack.

With the pandemic, small businesses quickly changed how they work, and experts predict those effects to be long-lasting. While not every company can stay fully remote, we can expect many companies to create more flexible work arrangements moving forward. Regardless of the plan, the future will undoubtedly bring more change. And we need to pay attention to our security efforts to make sure they evolve at the same pace.

What is the future of cybersecurity for our evolving workforce?

It’s essential to protect our organization from cyber attacks regardless of where our teams work. We’ve invited cybersecurity experts to discuss how small businesses can stay secure and prepare for potential threats. Specifically:

How a multi-layered security approach offers the best protection
Why your organization may want to consider cybersecurity insurance
How to quickly detect threats that got past your cyber defenses
Why reliable backups are your last line of defense against cyber attacks

Meet our panelists:

Brian Craig, Technical Account Director at WorkSmart
Marty Sanders, Chief Technology Officer for Managed Services at Arctic Wolf
TJ Iacabone, Channel Sales Engineer at Sophos
Chad Bickers, President at Herring and Bickers Insurance Agency

Watch our webinar with expert advice on planning your cybersecurity strategy.

In this webinar, you’ll gain insights from experts on cybersecurity to help you improve your defenses.

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Biggest Small Businesses Cybersecurity Risks + How to Solve Them

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date May 8, 2020

Technology helps small businesses thrive but also exposes you to significant security risks. As more data moves to the cloud and the number of devices accessing your systems grows, hackers will continue to be a threat. It’s vital for you to know the biggest cybersecurity issues your small business will face.

Tags Cybersecurity

Blog Collaboration Tools Webinars

How to Zoom for Meetings
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date April 30, 2020

Remote teams are relying heavily on video conferencing, and we know Zoom is a popular choice. It’s simple to use and easily accessible, but its options and security features get complex quickly and can be hard to find.

Get the most from Zoom

To help your team get the most from the tool, we’ll take you on a tour of Zoom Meetings. You’ll learn the basics like:

Scheduling meetings and webinars
Using guest management and collaboration features
Keeping your meetings private and secure
Comparing Zoom Meetings and Zoom Webinars

Watch our webinar for a demo on how to use Zoom for meetings.

In this webinar, WorkSmart’s Events Manager will review best practices for successful online meetings using Zoom.