In October 2021, Facebook rebranded itself as Meta, signaling a bold new direction centered on the metaverse—a virtual reality space where users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users. This article delves into Meta's vision for the metaverse, its current projects, and what the future holds for this groundbreaking initiative.
The Metaverse: What It Is and Why It Matters
Cyber attacks are increasingly common and alarmingly expensive. In 2023, the global average cost of a data breach was $4.45 million, a 15% increase from three years earlier, according to IBM. Costs following a breach can include company downtime, lost revenues, restoration costs, remediation expenses, ransom payments, legal fees and public relations campaigns to restore reputation. But the fallout from a breach can be significantly mitigated with advance preparation and a prompt, effective response. Below are five important things to do to limit the damage from a cyber breach.
Getting a new computer or other new IT equipment is usually a very positive experience. The new product may have some cool new features, and it typically operates more efficiently than what you had before. Unfortunately, new IT products sometimes come with security issues right out of the box.
To compete in today’s world and provide your customers with excellent service, you need an IT system that is reliable, efficient, and secure. But if you’re like most small or midsized businesses, you cannot afford the in-house resources needed to build, maintain, and secure a modern IT system. Here are four reasons why it’s more cost-effective for your small or midsized business to partner with a managed IT service provider than to manage your IT system on your own.
From the Editor: As technology advances and companies adapt to ever-changing environments, many are ditching traditional landlines in favor of voice-over-internet-protocol (VoIP) services. These cloud-based utilities can help cut costs, improve remote collaboration and increase efficiency by integrating with other software.
Your technology is integral to your company’s successful operations. In order to compete effectively in today’s marketplace, you need an IT system that is reliable, efficient, and secure – and an IT provider that can offer effective solutions to support your evolving business objectives. Here are five signs that it may be time to change IT providers.
Cloud adoption is rapidly growing – a trend that was accelerated by the pandemic. By 2033, the global cloud computing market will balloon to $2,974.6 billion, up from $629.5 billion in 2023, according to Market.us. Over the last four years, many companies learned that the cloud facilitates hybrid and remote work options by allowing employees to access and share files seamlessly from any location and any device.
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At Central Business, we emphasize the importance of taking proactive steps to ensure data privacy. Here are some tips to help you maintain better control over your personal information:
Strong Passwords:
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):
