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Vulnerability vs Penetration Testing: Their Key Differences

By Afidence / December 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Vulnerability vs Penetration Testing: Their Key Differences

Cybercriminals and hackers can find ways into your systems, networks, applications and more with just a little bit of work. One window slightly cracked or a door left barely ajar is all they need. Do you know if the windows and doors to your entire IT infrastructure are shut and locked? If not, you can…

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Power Up With Power Apps: Use Cases and Tips

By Afidence / December 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Power Up With Power Apps: Use Cases and Tips

Not every solution needs to be a heavily coded project. Microsoft’s Power Apps offers a “low code” solution within the Power Platform. Power Apps integrates seamlessly with SharePoint and Power Automate to create some extremely useful everyday apps needed by all organizations.  Keep reading to see how our team of IT professionals uses this tool.…

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IT Trends With IT People: Leadership and Innovation with Ryan Hale, CIO of Lithko Contracting

By Afidence / December 4, 2024 / Comments Off on IT Trends With IT People: Leadership and Innovation with Ryan Hale, CIO of Lithko Contracting

What does it take to lead IT for a billion-dollar construction powerhouse? For Ryan Hale, it’s not about being the most technical person in the room: It’s about solving problems, fostering collaboration and turning data into a game-changing advantage.  In this IT Trends With IT people, we dive into Ryan Hale’s remarkable journey. He is…

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Essential SharePoint Security Tips for Your Site

By Afidence / November 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Essential SharePoint Security Tips for Your Site

If your organization uses Microsoft’s SharePoint, setting up a strong security model is essential. When you keep your SharePoint secure, you aren’t just protecting your information, you are optimizing workflows that allow your team to work confidently and securely.  Our software experts are here to guide you through SharePoint security tips to make the tool…

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Building an IT Roadmap: A Strategic Guide for Growth

By Afidence / November 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Building an IT Roadmap: A Strategic Guide for Growth

It is virtually impossible to work today without using any technology. Therefore it’s essential to have a well-planned, strategic approach to technology. That strategic approach is an IT roadmap.  There are many different aspects to take into consideration when crafting this document. This is how you (or a supplemental IT staff member) can create an…

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SharePoint Use Cases: Real-World Examples of How to Utilize SharePoint

By Afidence / October 29, 2024 / Comments Off on SharePoint Use Cases: Real-World Examples of How to Utilize SharePoint

There is much more to SharePoint than you might think. With so many different uses and the fact that SharePoint includes OneDrive and Teams, you can squeeze plenty of benefits out of this tool, especially when you customize templates from Microsoft and leverage the Power Platform. As an IT staff augmentation company, our experts are…

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Microsoft 365 Features You Should Be Using, But Aren’t

By Afidence / October 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Microsoft 365 Features You Should Be Using, But Aren’t

There’s more to Microsoft 365 (M365) than just Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  Among the many tools available to help promote productivity and innovation within your organization, there are quite a few underutilized Microsoft 365 features you should be leveraging in your day-to-day, like Power Automate, Bookings and so much more.  Power Automate  A great…

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IT Trends with IT People: Jessica Allen’s Journey from Mainframe Tech to CIO

By Afidence / October 3, 2024 / Comments Off on IT Trends with IT People: Jessica Allen’s Journey from Mainframe Tech to CIO

Jessica Allen rose from a tech enthusiast to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Skidmore Sales, embodying leadership, innovation, and the transformative potential of technology. With a background shaped by her pioneering mother and early co-op experiences at Procter and Gamble, Jessica’s career trajectory is a testament to her relentless pursuit of growth and excellence.…

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The Future of IT: How Cloud Computing Is Redefining the Tech Landscape

By Afidence / September 25, 2024 / Comments Off on The Future of IT: How Cloud Computing Is Redefining the Tech Landscape

What is redefining how businesses operate, driving innovation and IT as we know it? Cloud computing. From big companies to small mom-and-pop businesses, cloud technology is the backbone of modern IT infrastructure. It is revolutionizing the tech landscape.  How Businesses of All Sizes Leverage the Cloud  Cloud technology isn’t just for big businesses that can…

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Future-Proof Your IT: 6 Trends Shaping Cloud Architecture Today

By Afidence / September 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Future-Proof Your IT: 6 Trends Shaping Cloud Architecture Today

Just like technology, cloud architecture continues to evolve and is quickly becoming the backbone of our modern businesses. It drives digital transformation across industries. The following trends in this space are reshaping how organizations approach everything from data management and scalability to security and sustainability.  Here are six trends shaping the future of cloud architecture. …

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