Spade Technology: Blog
Spade Technology provides managed IT security services and solutions
for businesses throughout Boston & New England.
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Remembered mostly for his “I Have a Dream” speech, Martin Luther King Jr. was a man who fought to end segregation in this country. On this day, we remember someone who devoted their life to achieving racial equality. Martin Luther…
Read MoreFBI Warns Businesses Of Cyber Attack From China
Who Has Been Impacted by Chinese Cyber Attacks? At the beginning of the year, the FBI warned businesses to protect themselves from cyber attacks by foreign entities, saying activity has spiked in the past 18 months. Hewlett Packard and IBM…
Read MoreHow Does Outsourcing IT Help Fuel Business Growth?
You already know what IT stands for: information technology. What you might not know is that most companies have a pretty poor grasp of how best to put IT to work for them. Why? For the simple reason, that too few businesses…
Read MoreThe Hidden Costs of Your Next Data Breach
Ask any small or medium-sized business owner and they’ll tell you the same thing: They’re terrified of a data breach. Sure, their fears might not exist on the same plane as, say, a Target or a Wells Fargo, but that…
Read MoreHow To Add A Column From an Example In Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel has been around for ages. However, did you know that there are a whole host of functionality features to simplify your workflow and help you save time? One of the most commonly used tools is the Add Column from…
Read MoreIs Your 2019 Business Technology Plan Completed?
The new year is already upon us, but it is not too late to put together a solid, sensible information technology plan for 2019. Strategic planning in all areas of operation—including technology—helps organizations budget for and efficiently manage day-to-day requirements…
Read More9 New Game-Changing Additions To Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft recently announced several new updates to Office 365. These updates and additions will help organizations who want to streamline efficiencies and remain compliant with new regulations across numerous industries. The nine key additions and updates to Office 365 will…
Read MoreShould Your Business Upgrade It’s Website To WordPress 5.0.2
Only a few short weeks ago, we wrote about the introduction of WordPress 5.0 in early December and discussed whether or not your company should upgrade now, never or at a later date. Our recommendation was to wait until some…
Read MoreHave You Made Up Your Mind Regarding Your 2019 Technology Plan?
December 31st is Make Up Your Mind Day As New Year’s Eve approaches, it’s time to remember its other name: Make Up Your Mind Day. As the last day of the business year for most companies, it’s also a vital…
Read MoreHow To Make Your Presentations Rock With Live Captions & Subtitles in PowerPoint
PowerPoint is regaining a much-needed edge in the world of business presentations. Microsoft recently announced some new exciting and easy to use features that will improve presentation design for those who subscribe to Office 365 and who have PowerPoint 2016 or beyond.…
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