# Apex Technology Blog Apex Technology has been serving the Carolinas since 1998, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses. [ Categories ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [ ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?format=feed&type=rss) Tim Campbell is the President of Apex Technology which he founded in 1998. In 2009, Apex launched its Managed IT Services division. Since its inception, Apex has become the premier Managed IT Services Companies in the Charlotte metro area specializing in Managed IT, Security, Data Backup & Cloud Computing Solutions. [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Mobile Device Management is Critical for Today’s Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/mobile-device-management-is-critical-for-today-s-business) Wednesday, 29 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology)  [ ![Mobile Device Management is Critical for Today’s Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-29-23/b2ap3_large_Mobile_Devices_85502067_400.jpeg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/mobile-device-management-is-critical-for-today-s-business "Mobile Device Management is Critical for Today’s Business") Mobility has become a major contributor to many businesses’ productivity plans. As a result, Mobile Device Management (MDM) has become an essential tool for organizations to manage and secure mobile devices within their networks. Today, we go through five key benefits of Mobile Device Management. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Mobile Devices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-devices) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/mobile-device-management-is-critical-for-today-s-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/mobile-device-management-is-critical-for-today-s-business) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [A Few Strategies That Can Help Reduce Your Printing Costs](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/a-few-strategies-that-can-help-reduce-your-printing-costs) Tuesday, 28 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Newsletter](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![A Few Strategies That Can Help Reduce Your Printing Costs](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023_Newsletter/1.5/b2ap3_large_businessPrinting_635775103_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/a-few-strategies-that-can-help-reduce-your-printing-costs "A Few Strategies That Can Help Reduce Your Printing Costs") Printing has been a major part of most businesses for a long time. It’s how ideas were shared for decades. The past couple, however, have seen the need for printed resources go way down, but that often doesn’t stop businesses from wasting useful capital on unnecessary printing. This month, we thought we’d give you three tips to help you reduce your printing costs, month after month. Tags: [Saving Money](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [Email](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/email) [Printing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/printing) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/a-few-strategies-that-can-help-reduce-your-printing-costs#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/a-few-strategies-that-can-help-reduce-your-printing-costs) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Are Your Recovery Expectations Lined Up with Your Capabilities?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/are-your-recovery-expectations-lined-up-with-your-capabilities) Monday, 27 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Are Your Recovery Expectations Lined Up with Your Capabilities?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-27-23/b2ap3_large_RecoveryExpect_318169861_400.jpeg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/are-your-recovery-expectations-lined-up-with-your-capabilities "Are Your Recovery Expectations Lined Up with Your Capabilities?") Your business’ backup and disaster recovery preparations are a critical part of your continued success as an organization, specifically, how they are measured by two key metrics: your recovery time objective (RTO) and your recovery point objective (RPO). However, it’s important that you are able to determine what your organization can support in terms of your recovery time and recovery point objectives… but how does one do that? Tags: [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Data Recovery](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/are-your-recovery-expectations-lined-up-with-your-capabilities#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/are-your-recovery-expectations-lined-up-with-your-capabilities) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Why Your Business’ IT Needs to Play Nice with Its Strategy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/why-your-business-it-needs-to-play-nice-with-its-strategy) Saturday, 25 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Newsletter](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Why Your Business’ IT Needs to Play Nice with Its Strategy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023_Newsletter/1.5/b2ap3_large_businessAmbition_605113940_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/why-your-business-it-needs-to-play-nice-with-its-strategy "Why Your Business’ IT Needs to Play Nice with Its Strategy") A company's IT strategy plays a pivotal role in shaping its entire operational approach. This underscores the critical importance of meticulously crafting your organization's IT strategy. Beyond merely aligning your IT resources and support with your business objectives, a tailored IT strategy empowers you to adapt to the specific conditions in which you operate and devise practical solutions to your unique business challenges. But the advantages don't end there; let's outline several compelling reasons why businesses should consider customizing their IT strategy to harmonize with their core business initiatives. Tags: [Information Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/information-technology) [IT Support](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Managed IT Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/why-your-business-it-needs-to-play-nice-with-its-strategy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/why-your-business-it-needs-to-play-nice-with-its-strategy) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Biometric Checkout is Coming (But Don’t Hold Your Breath Just Yet)](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/biometric-checkout-is-coming-but-don-t-hold-your-breath-just-yet) Friday, 24 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Biometric Checkout is Coming (But Don’t Hold Your Breath Just Yet)](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-24-23/b2ap3_large_biometric_Payment_540096001_400.jpeg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/biometric-checkout-is-coming-but-don-t-hold-your-breath-just-yet "Biometric Checkout is Coming (But Don’t Hold Your Breath Just Yet)") Love them or hate them, self-service checkout registers in brick-and-mortar stores are here to stay… especially considering that research has demonstrated that Gen Z has about twice the level of buy-in to the automated point-of-sale terminals as Gen X does, and that self-checkout is the predominant form of payment today. With this success, many have wondered how welcome biometric payment processing might be. As it turns out, it would seem it isn’t. Tags: [Hardware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Innovation](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Efficiency](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/biometric-checkout-is-coming-but-don-t-hold-your-breath-just-yet#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/biometric-checkout-is-coming-but-don-t-hold-your-breath-just-yet) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Downtime Is a Predator. Is Your Business the Prey?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/downtime-is-a-predator-is-your-business-the-prey) Thursday, 23 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Newsletter](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Downtime Is a Predator. Is Your Business the Prey?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023_Newsletter/1.5/b2ap3_large_downtimeAngryBear_660692225_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/downtime-is-a-predator-is-your-business-the-prey "Downtime Is a Predator. Is Your Business the Prey?") Downtime in a business context can be considered a "business predator" because it can have detrimental effects on a company's operations, profitability, and overall success. Downtime refers to the period during which a business' critical systems, processes, or equipment are not functioning as intended. Here are some reasons why downtime is often seen as a threat to businesses. ## Financial Impact Downtime can result in significant financial losses. When key revenue-generating systems or production processes are unavailable, businesses may lose sales, incur extra expenses, or face penalties for failing to meet contractual obligations. Downtime can also prevent a business from pursuing new opportunities or responding to market changes. In a rapidly evolving market, missing out on opportunities can have long-term consequences, and can be the difference between business growth and stagnation. ## Operational Impact Downtime leads to decreased productivity as employees cannot perform their tasks efficiently. This results in wasted time, missed deadlines, and a drop in overall output. In cases where downtime is due to data loss or system failures, it can result in the loss of critical information, which can be difficult or impossible to recover. This can have severe consequences for businesses, especially when it comes to sensitive or irreplaceable data. Frequent downtime can demoralize employees who must deal with the frustration and stress of interrupted work. Low morale can lead to higher turnover rates and decreased employee engagement. ## Customer Impact Prolonged or frequent downtime can do significant damage to a company's reputation. Customers and partners may perceive the business as unreliable, which can be challenging to overcome. Also, these unfortunate companies may find it challenging to compete effectively in markets with companies that show better reliability. If you struggle with downtime, you can do better. If you don’t, you need to ensure that continues. The IT professionals at Apex Technology can help. We can introduce you to technologies and strategies that are designed specifically to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency. Get a professional perspective by calling (704) 895-0010 today. Tags: [Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/downtime-is-a-predator-is-your-business-the-prey#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/downtime-is-a-predator-is-your-business-the-prey) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Tip of the Week: 3 Neat Features of PowerPoint 365](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-3-neat-features-of-powerpoint-365) Wednesday, 22 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: 3 Neat Features of PowerPoint 365](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-22-23/b2ap3_large_powerpoint_136986894_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-3-neat-features-of-powerpoint-365 "Tip of the Week: 3 Neat Features of PowerPoint 365") You know that a software has made its mark when its name becomes synonymous with the type of software it is. For instance: PowerPoint. This element of Microsoft 365 is well-known enough to often be used as a catch-all phrase for any presentation software. Less well-known, however, are some of the cool features and functions that PowerPoint has to offer. Today, we’re sharing a few of these features with you. Tags: [Microsoft](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/microsoft) [Software](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software) [Workplace Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-3-neat-features-of-powerpoint-365#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-3-neat-features-of-powerpoint-365) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [One of Google’s Many Projects Gives Us a Look at Practical AI Usage](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/one-of-google-s-many-projects-gives-us-a-look-at-practical-ai-usage) Monday, 20 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![One of Google’s Many Projects Gives Us a Look at Practical AI Usage](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-20-23/b2ap3_large_Green_Light_302124414_400.jpeg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/one-of-google-s-many-projects-gives-us-a-look-at-practical-ai-usage "One of Google’s Many Projects Gives Us a Look at Practical AI Usage") While artificial intelligence is frequently hyped up to the point that it seems to be plucked from the realm of science fiction, its true applications are actually much more mundane. That being said, these applications are often the ones that show the most promise in terms of the value they have to offer society. For instance, let’s consider the work that Google is doing through something called Project Green Light. Tags: [Google](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google) [Innovation](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [AI](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/one-of-google-s-many-projects-gives-us-a-look-at-practical-ai-usage#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/one-of-google-s-many-projects-gives-us-a-look-at-practical-ai-usage) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Don’t Take Any Chances: Get a VPN Today](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/dont-take-any-chances-get-a-vpn-today) Friday, 17 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Don’t Take Any Chances: Get a VPN Today](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-17-23/b2ap3_large_VPN_499479793_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/dont-take-any-chances-get-a-vpn-today "Don’t Take Any Chances: Get a VPN Today") With data security being a hot commodity with hackers, it’s no surprise that businesses want to do everything they can to protect their assets. One method for doing so is implementing a Virtual Private Network, or VPN, that can effectively obfuscate data while it’s in transit. Let’s go over some of the most valuable reasons why your business should be using a VPN. Tags: [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Encryption](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/encryption) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/dont-take-any-chances-get-a-vpn-today#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/dont-take-any-chances-get-a-vpn-today) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Four Technologies You Can Use to Better Protect Your Data in Transit](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/four-technologies-you-can-use-to-better-protect-your-data-in-transit) Wednesday, 15 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Four Technologies You Can Use to Better Protect Your Data in Transit](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-15-23/b2ap3_large_dataSecurity_634288730_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/four-technologies-you-can-use-to-better-protect-your-data-in-transit "Four Technologies You Can Use to Better Protect Your Data in Transit") A lot of business is done over the Internet, so securing transactions is crucial to protect sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access or even fraud. There are multiple things you can do to improve your data while it is in transit; and, today, we take a look at four. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Encryption](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/encryption) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/four-technologies-you-can-use-to-better-protect-your-data-in-transit#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/four-technologies-you-can-use-to-better-protect-your-data-in-transit) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Browser Hijacking Attacks are a Serious Threat](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/browser-hijacking-attacks-are-a-serious-threat) Monday, 13 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Browser Hijacking Attacks are a Serious Threat](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-13-23/b2ap3_large_browserhijacking_59337935_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/browser-hijacking-attacks-are-a-serious-threat "Browser Hijacking Attacks are a Serious Threat") With technology being an integral part of our lives and society at large, cyberthreats continue to evolve and pose significant risks. One such threat that is on the rise is browser hijacking attacks. Let’s explore the dangers of these attacks, including the techniques employed by hackers, and how small and medium-sized businesses can protect themselves. Tags: [Malware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Browser](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/browser) [Cybersecurity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/browser-hijacking-attacks-are-a-serious-threat#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/browser-hijacking-attacks-are-a-serious-threat) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [The Problems that Cybercrime Can Pose for Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-problems-that-cybercrime-can-pose-for-business) Friday, 10 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Problems that Cybercrime Can Pose for Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-10-23/b2ap3_large_hacked_519374611_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-problems-that-cybercrime-can-pose-for-business "The Problems that Cybercrime Can Pose for Business") Unfortunately for small businesses, cyberthreats aren't limited to large corporations and enterprises. Even small businesses and local shops face the constant risk of cyberattacks. Let's take a look into some concerning statistics regarding one of the fastest-growing cyberthreats. Tags: [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Information](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/information) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-problems-that-cybercrime-can-pose-for-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-problems-that-cybercrime-can-pose-for-business) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Tip of the Week: Three Ways to Help You Manage Your Time More Effectively](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-three-ways-to-help-you-manage-your-time-more-effectively) Wednesday, 08 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: Three Ways to Help You Manage Your Time More Effectively](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-08-23/b2ap3_large_timeManagement_94440199_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-three-ways-to-help-you-manage-your-time-more-effectively "Tip of the Week: Three Ways to Help You Manage Your Time More Effectively") Effective time management is crucial for productivity and achieving your goals. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to be efficient. In today’s blog, we offer three very useful tips to improve your own professional efficiency. Tags: [Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-three-ways-to-help-you-manage-your-time-more-effectively#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-three-ways-to-help-you-manage-your-time-more-effectively) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [The Insecurity of IoT Devices is a Serious Concern… So Why Aren’t Businesses Worried?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-insecurity-of-iot-devices-is-a-serious-concern-so-why-aren-t-businesses-worried) Monday, 06 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Insecurity of IoT Devices is a Serious Concern… So Why Aren’t Businesses Worried?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-06-23/b2ap3_large_IoTsecurity_254252125_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-insecurity-of-iot-devices-is-a-serious-concern-so-why-aren-t-businesses-worried "The Insecurity of IoT Devices is a Serious Concern… So Why Aren’t Businesses Worried?") The IoT, or Internet of Things, is everywhere. There’s a relatively good chance that a device that would be part of the IoT is within your reach right now, perhaps even on your person. Businesses of all kinds use the IoT for various purposes as well, but behind this usage lies significant risk from cyberthreats, and a shocking number of businesses seem to accept this risk without much concern… as in, the vast majority of surveyed businesses utilizing the IoT demonstrated a lack of protection, but seemed not to be bothered by it. Tags: [Gadgets](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/gadgets) [Innovation](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Network Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-insecurity-of-iot-devices-is-a-serious-concern-so-why-aren-t-businesses-worried#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-insecurity-of-iot-devices-is-a-serious-concern-so-why-aren-t-businesses-worried) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Five Ethical Decisions Innovative Businesses Need to Wrestle With](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/five-ethical-decisions-innovative-businesses-need-to-wrestle-with) Friday, 03 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![Five Ethical Decisions Innovative Businesses Need to Wrestle With](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-03-23/b2ap3_large_deepfake_600217559_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/five-ethical-decisions-innovative-businesses-need-to-wrestle-with "Five Ethical Decisions Innovative Businesses Need to Wrestle With") Nowadays, companies grapple with a myriad of ethical challenges, necessitating responsible decision-making to keep the data they store secure. Some decisions that are made straddle the ethical line of right and wrong. Let’s take a look at five uses of technology that are controversial. Tags: [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/five-ethical-decisions-innovative-businesses-need-to-wrestle-with#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/five-ethical-decisions-innovative-businesses-need-to-wrestle-with) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [VR is an Interesting Tool That’s Growing in Use](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/vr-is-an-interesting-tool-that-s-growing-in-use) Wednesday, 01 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![VR is an Interesting Tool That’s Growing in Use](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-01-23/b2ap3_large_Augmented_Reality_518202203_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/vr-is-an-interesting-tool-that-s-growing-in-use "VR is an Interesting Tool That’s Growing in Use") Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that often leaves people uncertain. More and more people have experienced it recently and the question keeps popping up whether or not VR is going to be a useful tool for businesses. We take a look at modern VR in today’s blog. Tags: [Augmented Reality](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/augmented-reality) [Virtual Reality](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/virtual-reality) [Mixed Reality](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mixed-reality) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/vr-is-an-interesting-tool-that-s-growing-in-use#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/vr-is-an-interesting-tool-that-s-growing-in-use) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Microsoft’s Project Silica Aims to Address Long Term Data Storage Issues](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/microsoft-s-project-silica-aims-to-address-long-term-data-storage-issues) Monday, 30 October 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Microsoft’s Project Silica Aims to Address Long Term Data Storage Issues](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2023/10-30-23/b2ap3_large_dataStorageGlass_431376316_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/microsoft-s-project-silica-aims-to-address-long-term-data-storage-issues "Microsoft’s Project Silica Aims to Address Long Term Data Storage Issues") Over the past several years, it has come to the attention of people in various industries that there is going to be a time, very soon, where the data that needs to be stored is going to outweigh our ability to store it. Microsoft, in a collaboration with the University of Southampton in England has taken aim at this very problem and has come up with some innovative solutions. Tags: [Microsoft](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/microsoft) [Innovation](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Data Storage](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-storage-1) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/microsoft-s-project-silica-aims-to-address-long-term-data-storage-issues#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/microsoft-s-project-silica-aims-to-address-long-term-data-storage-issues) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Three Benefits of Digital Security Cameras](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/three-benefits-of-digital-security-cameras) Friday, 27 October 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Three Benefits of Digital Security Cameras](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2023/10-27-23/b2ap3_large_securityCamera_616811379_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/three-benefits-of-digital-security-cameras "Three Benefits of Digital Security Cameras") Digital security cameras offer numerous advantages over their analog counterparts, making them a popular choice for enhancing security in various settings. Here are three key benefits of using digital security cameras. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Cameras](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cameras) [Digital Cameras](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/digital-cameras) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/three-benefits-of-digital-security-cameras#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/three-benefits-of-digital-security-cameras) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Tip of the Week: Archiving Android Apps to Save Space](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-archiving-android-apps-to-save-space) Wednesday, 25 October 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: Archiving Android Apps to Save Space](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2023/10-25-23/b2ap3_large_mobileAppStorage_136790997_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-archiving-android-apps-to-save-space "Tip of the Week: Archiving Android Apps to Save Space") Back in April of this year, Google announced that the Android platform would be given the capability to archive unused applications to help preserve the precious storage space on the devices…provided that the device was almost out of available space. This auto-archive feature is now available to all users, regardless of the storage left on their device. Tags: [Quick Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Android](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/android) [Smartphone](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphone) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-archiving-android-apps-to-save-space#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-archiving-android-apps-to-save-space) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Microsoft Rolls Out Changes to Teams Collaboration App](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/microsoft-rolls-out-changes-to-teams-collaboration-app) Monday, 23 October 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Microsoft Rolls Out Changes to Teams Collaboration App](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2023/10-23-23/b2ap3_large_collaborativeSoftware_383023144_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/microsoft-rolls-out-changes-to-teams-collaboration-app "Microsoft Rolls Out Changes to Teams Collaboration App") Microsoft developed the Teams platform with the aim of enhancing collaboration among individuals. The rise of remote collaboration has been ongoing for several years, and the COVID-19 pandemic solidified its place as a standard feature in business operations. Recently, Microsoft has introduced several enhancements to the platform to further augment its functionality. Tags: [Software](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software) [Collaboration](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration) [Microsoft 365](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/microsoft-365) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/microsoft-rolls-out-changes-to-teams-collaboration-app#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/microsoft-rolls-out-changes-to-teams-collaboration-app) [ First Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [ Previous Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=400) [ 17 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=320) [ 18 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=340) [ 19 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=360) [ 20 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=380) [ 21 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=400) [ 22 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ 23 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=440) [ 24 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=460) [ 25 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=480) [ 26 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=500) [ Next Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=440) [ Last Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=800)