# 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) ## [eSignature Tools Provide Value for Small Businesses](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/esignature-tools-provide-value-for-small-businesses) Monday, 04 September 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)  [ ![eSignature Tools Provide Value for Small Businesses](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2023/09-04-23/b2ap3_large_eSignature_596633524_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/esignature-tools-provide-value-for-small-businesses "eSignature Tools Provide Value for Small Businesses") When a business strikes a deal, there is usually some sort of paper trail or contract involved to hold both parties involved accountable. However, the traditional method of managing paper documents is both time-consuming and wasteful. With eSignature tools, businesses can change the way they handle signing documents for the better. Tags: [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [eSignature](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/esignature) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/esignature-tools-provide-value-for-small-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/esignature-tools-provide-value-for-small-businesses) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Sports Franchises Rely Heavily on Analytics](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/sports-franchises-rely-heavily-on-analytics) Friday, 01 September 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) [ ![Sports Franchises Rely Heavily on Analytics](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2023/09-01-23/b2ap3_large_sportsAnalytics_328538587_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/sports-franchises-rely-heavily-on-analytics "Sports Franchises Rely Heavily on Analytics") Professional sports has witnessed a significant shift in the way teams and organizations approach their strategies. Gone are the days when gut instinct and intuition were the sole driving forces behind decisions. Nowadays, sports are increasingly relying on analytics to gain a competitive edge. In this week’s blog, we explore the growing influence of analytics in sports and the ways in which data-driven insights have revolutionized the game. Tags: [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Analytics](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/analytics) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/sports-franchises-rely-heavily-on-analytics#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/sports-franchises-rely-heavily-on-analytics) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Cloud Options Your Business Should Consider](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/cloud-options-your-business-should-consider) Wednesday, 30 August 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Cloud Options Your Business Should Consider](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-30-23/b2ap3_large_cloudOptions_492286651_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/cloud-options-your-business-should-consider "Cloud Options Your Business Should Consider") The cloud has turned out to be a complete game changer for the way people compute. For any business, this can offer opportunities that would not be possible without cloud computing. This week, we take a look at the different types of cloud computing with an eye toward how small businesses can gain value from choosing them. Tags: [Cloud](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Cloud Computing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud-computing) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/cloud-options-your-business-should-consider#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/cloud-options-your-business-should-consider) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Looking to Make More Sales? Consider Using These Technologies](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/looking-to-make-more-sales-consider-using-these-technologies) Monday, 28 August 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) [ ![Looking to Make More Sales? Consider Using These Technologies](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-28-23/b2ap3_large_happySalesPeople_542332909_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/looking-to-make-more-sales-consider-using-these-technologies "Looking to Make More Sales? Consider Using These Technologies") Today’s technology can be used to help optimize and elevate just about any of your business’ processes, including your sales processes. Let’s run through a few examples of how your sales team could (and really should) be using tech to their advantage. 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/looking-to-make-more-sales-consider-using-these-technologies#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/looking-to-make-more-sales-consider-using-these-technologies) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [FTC Safeguards Gets a Crucial Update](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/ftc-safeguards-gets-a-crucial-update) Friday, 25 August 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) [ ![FTC Safeguards Gets a Crucial Update](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-25-23/b2ap3_large_consumerDataProtection_573441700_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/ftc-safeguards-gets-a-crucial-update "FTC Safeguards Gets a Crucial Update") The United States Federal Trade Commission’s mandate is to prevent fraud and promote consumer protection in today's interconnected world, where the digital landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace. The FTC recognizes the importance of safeguarding consumer information and has implemented their Safeguards Rule as a means to ensure that businesses protect sensitive data from unauthorized access and misuse. Let’s take a look at the Safeguards Rule and what you need to know about it in regard to your business. Tags: [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Compliance](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/ftc-safeguards-gets-a-crucial-update#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/ftc-safeguards-gets-a-crucial-update) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Expect to See More Folding Phones in the Future](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/expect-to-see-more-folding-phones-in-the-future) Wednesday, 23 August 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) [ ![Expect to See More Folding Phones in the Future](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-23-23/b2ap3_large_foldingPhone_591091701_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/expect-to-see-more-folding-phones-in-the-future "Expect to See More Folding Phones in the Future") Foldable phones undeniably saw a very slow start when they were introduced a few years ago, high prices and horror stories about their fragility scaring away all but the earliest of early adopters. However, thanks to an enthusiastic fanbase, the concept has persisted and has become a legitimate option amongst flagship devices. Let’s consider some of the predictions that have been made surrounding the future of the foldable smartphone market, and why business users might be drawn to the flexible form factor. Tags: [Gadgets](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/gadgets) [Innovation](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Mobile Device](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/expect-to-see-more-folding-phones-in-the-future#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/expect-to-see-more-folding-phones-in-the-future) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [There are Some Serious Benefits of Bringing On a New POS System](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/there-are-some-serious-benefits-of-bringing-on-a-new-pos-system) Monday, 21 August 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) [ ![There are Some Serious Benefits of Bringing On a New POS System](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-21-23/b2ap3_large_pointsofSale_274638511_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/there-are-some-serious-benefits-of-bringing-on-a-new-pos-system "There are Some Serious Benefits of Bringing On a New POS System") Having an efficient and reliable point of sale (POS) system is essential for any retail or hospitality establishment. A robust POS system offers numerous benefits that can streamline the operations of the business and enhance customer and worker experiences. This week, we take a look at some of the main benefits of integrating a robust POS system in your business. Tags: [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Efficiency](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [Point of Sale](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/point-of-sale) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/there-are-some-serious-benefits-of-bringing-on-a-new-pos-system#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/there-are-some-serious-benefits-of-bringing-on-a-new-pos-system) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [How to Judge the Value Cloud Computing Can Deliver](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-judge-the-value-cloud-computing-can-deliver) Friday, 18 August 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![How to Judge the Value Cloud Computing Can Deliver](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-18-23/b2ap3_large_cloudComputing_551722511_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-judge-the-value-cloud-computing-can-deliver "How to Judge the Value Cloud Computing Can Deliver") While one of the big selling points of the cloud has always been how cost-effective it can be, it is important to remember that this isn’t always the case. There are situations where the value that a business gets from the cloud isn’t really worth the price of admission. Let’s take a few moments to break down how you can evaluate the value that the cloud can offer you, and how to use this data to your advantage. Tags: [Saving Money](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [Cloud](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Workplace Strategy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-judge-the-value-cloud-computing-can-deliver#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-judge-the-value-cloud-computing-can-deliver) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Prepare to Tackle These Collaboration Security Pitfalls](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/prepare-to-tackle-these-collaboration-security-pitfalls) Wednesday, 16 August 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) [ ![Prepare to Tackle These Collaboration Security Pitfalls](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-16-23/b2ap3_large_collaborationProblem_532174805_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/prepare-to-tackle-these-collaboration-security-pitfalls "Prepare to Tackle These Collaboration Security Pitfalls") How does your business handle communication? Does it struggle to properly use its technology and collaboration tools? If so, we have some tips that can help you avoid the most common collaboration mistakes, particularly those related to data security. Read on to learn how you can ensure you’re not putting your data at risk needlessly with inappropriate collaboration security mistakes. Tags: [Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Communication](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication) [Collaboration](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/prepare-to-tackle-these-collaboration-security-pitfalls#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/prepare-to-tackle-these-collaboration-security-pitfalls) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [What a Microsoft Study Says AI Can Do About Work](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-a-microsoft-study-says-ai-can-do-about-work) Monday, 14 August 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) [ ![What a Microsoft Study Says AI Can Do About Work](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-14-23/b2ap3_large_265254300_AI_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-a-microsoft-study-says-ai-can-do-about-work "What a Microsoft Study Says AI Can Do About Work") With the release of the 2023 edition of their annual Work Trend Index report, dedicated to exploring the topic of *Will AI Fix Work?*, Microsoft took a deep dive into the impact that artificial intelligence will have on the workplace in the future. This report ultimately resulted in three major conclusions, which we felt we should help amplify and contextualize. Tags: [Microsoft](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/microsoft) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [AI](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-a-microsoft-study-says-ai-can-do-about-work#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-a-microsoft-study-says-ai-can-do-about-work) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Smishing: A Variety of Phishing Attacks Utilizing SMS](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/smishing-a-variety-of-phishing-attacks-utilizing-sms) Friday, 11 August 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) [ ![Smishing: A Variety of Phishing Attacks Utilizing SMS](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-11-23/b2ap3_large_SMSphish_550250073_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/smishing-a-variety-of-phishing-attacks-utilizing-sms "Smishing: A Variety of Phishing Attacks Utilizing SMS") We discuss phishing often on this blog, and one method that often flies under the radar is smishing, or phishing that is conducted through SMS messages. Although email phishing is perhaps the most common method of conducting these scams, you should also be prepared to take on smishing, as it comes with its own share of unique challenges and dangers. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Mobile Devices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-devices) [Phishing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/smishing-a-variety-of-phishing-attacks-utilizing-sms#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/smishing-a-variety-of-phishing-attacks-utilizing-sms) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [How Good is Consumer Reports’ Scam Prevention Advice?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-good-is-consumer-reports-scam-prevention-advice) Wednesday, 09 August 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) [ ![How Good is Consumer Reports’ Scam Prevention Advice?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-09-23/b2ap3_large_scamAlert_388743610_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-good-is-consumer-reports-scam-prevention-advice "How Good is Consumer Reports’ Scam Prevention Advice?") Scams are everywhere in our highly digitized world, which makes it especially important that everyone is prepared to deal with them—both personally and professionally. The publication *Consumer Reports’* cover feature for its August 2023 edition is dedicated to exactly this goal: helping its readers avoid the various scams and threats out there. Let’s look at some of the advice shared in the article, and compare it to the best practices we recommend. Tags: [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Workplace Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Phishing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-good-is-consumer-reports-scam-prevention-advice#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-good-is-consumer-reports-scam-prevention-advice) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [What We Can All Learn from the VirusTotal Data Leak](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-we-can-all-learn-from-the-virustotal-data-leak) Monday, 07 August 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) [ ![What We Can All Learn from the VirusTotal Data Leak](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-07-23/b2ap3_large_dataLeak_489392710_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-we-can-all-learn-from-the-virustotal-data-leak "What We Can All Learn from the VirusTotal Data Leak") In 2004, a service called VirusTotal was launched and swiftly became a popular antivirus and malware scanner to help detect threats in various files and URLs. It became popular enough that it was officially acquired by Google in 2012 and ultimately assimilated into Chronicle, a cloud-based security operations suite for enterprise businesses. Despite this impressive pedigree, however, we find ourselves able to look to VirusTotal as a sobering reminder of how fickle cybersecurity can be, with the service being the source of some limited data exposure. Tags: [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Privacy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy) [Information](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/information) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-we-can-all-learn-from-the-virustotal-data-leak#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-we-can-all-learn-from-the-virustotal-data-leak) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [A Proactive Stance on Technology is What SMBs Need](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/a-proactive-stance-on-technology-is-what-smbs-need) Friday, 04 August 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![A Proactive Stance on Technology is What SMBs Need](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-04-23/b2ap3_large_preventativeMaintenance_418345506_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/a-proactive-stance-on-technology-is-what-smbs-need "A Proactive Stance on Technology is What SMBs Need") Technology is important for many reasons, chief among them your business’ continued efficiency and productivity. The problem with technology, though, is that it will never last forever, and you’ll have to replace it sooner or later. Thankfully, you can delay those costs considerably by implementing a proactive technology management plan, effectively keeping the same technology running longer. Tags: [Maintenance](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/maintenance) [Managed IT Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1) [Proactive Management](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/proactive-management) [Managed IT Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it-services) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/a-proactive-stance-on-technology-is-what-smbs-need#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/a-proactive-stance-on-technology-is-what-smbs-need) [ ![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: How to Get People to Listen to You Better](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-get-people-to-listen-to-you-better) Wednesday, 02 August 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: How to Get People to Listen to You Better](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-02-23/b2ap3_large_collaborativeCommunication_455726594_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-get-people-to-listen-to-you-better "Tip of the Week: How to Get People to Listen to You Better") It’s important that you are able to communicate with the people you work for, with, and over; and a big part of this is ensuring that your points are heard. Let’s go over a few strategies and techniques that can help you ensure that those around you are apt to listen to what you have to say. Tags: [Workplace Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Communication](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication) [Collaboration](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration) [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-how-to-get-people-to-listen-to-you-better#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-get-people-to-listen-to-you-better) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Dissecting the Lessons from a Recent Amazon Scam Warning Email](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/dissecting-the-lessons-from-a-recent-amazon-scam-warning-email) Monday, 31 July 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) [ ![Dissecting the Lessons from a Recent Amazon Scam Warning Email](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-31-23/b2ap3_large_emailScam_397839089_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/dissecting-the-lessons-from-a-recent-amazon-scam-warning-email "Dissecting the Lessons from a Recent Amazon Scam Warning Email") Amazon Prime subscribers recently received an email from the online marketplace, warning them of the prevalence of scams that took advantage of their offerings and brand recognition. Let’s go through the advice that this email shared, and compare it to the best practices we recommend for avoiding scams. Tags: [Email](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/email) [Spam](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/spam) [Phishing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/dissecting-the-lessons-from-a-recent-amazon-scam-warning-email#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/dissecting-the-lessons-from-a-recent-amazon-scam-warning-email) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Your Team’s Experience at Work Matters, and IT Can Help Improve It](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/your-teams-experience-at-work-matters-and-it-can-help-improve-it) Friday, 28 July 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) [ ![Your Team’s Experience at Work Matters, and IT Can Help Improve It](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-28-23/b2ap3_large_ITsucess_481394263_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/your-teams-experience-at-work-matters-and-it-can-help-improve-it "Your Team’s Experience at Work Matters, and IT Can Help Improve It") When you consider your business’ investments, you probably think about things like the hardware your team uses and the software this hardware supports. You might think about the furniture you’ve purchased to outfit your office. However, one often overlooked—but incredibly important—element that needs some level of investment is your employee satisfaction. Tags: [Users](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users) [Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Workplace Strategy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/your-teams-experience-at-work-matters-and-it-can-help-improve-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/your-teams-experience-at-work-matters-and-it-can-help-improve-it) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Improve Your Collaboration Through Technology Solutions](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/improve-your-collaboration-through-technology-solutions) Wednesday, 26 July 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) [ ![Improve Your Collaboration Through Technology Solutions](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-26-23/b2ap3_large_collaborationTechnology_609603092_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/improve-your-collaboration-through-technology-solutions "Improve Your Collaboration Through Technology Solutions") With collaboration remaining an important component of any successful business, it’s important to foster productivity and innovation through strategic implementation of technology solutions designed for this express purpose. Today, we want to discuss some of the aspects of collaboration you need to know to do it more effectively, as well as technology that facilitates this process. Tags: [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Communication](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication) [Collaboration](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/improve-your-collaboration-through-technology-solutions#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/improve-your-collaboration-through-technology-solutions) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Just Because You Can Automate Something, Doesn’t Mean You Should](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/just-because-you-can-automate-something-doesn-t-mean-you-should) Monday, 24 July 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) [ ![Just Because You Can Automate Something, Doesn’t Mean You Should](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-24-23/b2ap3_large_271431844_AI_vs_human_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/just-because-you-can-automate-something-doesn-t-mean-you-should "Just Because You Can Automate Something, Doesn’t Mean You Should") One way businesses attempt to save money is through automating certain processes and tasks that have traditionally been time-consuming or monotonous for their workforce. When implemented appropriately, automation can cut costs, streamline operations, and improve quality of life for workers. However, just because a task can be automated doesn’t necessarily mean that it should be automated. Let’s look at the arguments for and against automation in these contexts. Tags: [Business Management](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-management) [Business Computing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [Automation](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/automation) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/just-because-you-can-automate-something-doesn-t-mean-you-should#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/just-because-you-can-automate-something-doesn-t-mean-you-should) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Do You Know How Much You Should Be Spending on Cybersecurity?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/do-you-know-how-much-you-should-be-spending-on-cybersecurity) Friday, 21 July 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) [ ![Do You Know How Much You Should Be Spending on Cybersecurity?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-21-23/b2ap3_large_AdobeStock_51005650_question_budget_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/do-you-know-how-much-you-should-be-spending-on-cybersecurity "Do You Know How Much You Should Be Spending on Cybersecurity?") Nowadays, you can’t afford not to have some portion of your business’ budget set aside for cybersecurity. The question is, how much do you need, and what should you be spending it on first? Let’s take a few moments to dig a little deeper into this question and examine a few cybersecurity protections you should establish as your business’ baseline defenses. 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