The IT Experts

Just Do One More (And One More, And One More, And…)

That’s it. Just do one more task or step, and keep doing just one more. Rinse and repeat.

This approach helps minimize the obstacle that the sheer size of an objective creates.

Let’s say you were tasked with stuffing envelopes for a business initiative, and there were a lot of envelopes to stuff, as in, a lot. The stack fills a table, piled high with enough correspondence to keep you busy for the foreseeable future.

This would be highly discouraging, right?

Probably! However, by repeatedly committing to “just one more,” you can more easily make progress without the task overwhelming you.

Which sounds easier, after all: a few hundred more or just one more?

This is the key to this strategy’s efficacy. A big task is a lot to tackle, but many smaller ones aren’t.

So, Doing Just One More Can Help You Get a Lot Done

Using this simple mind trick, you can make it far simpler to accomplish a large task! However, make sure you do take a break at some point (another key element of remaining productive).

How Does VoIP Work?

Really, it’s all in the name.

VoIP uses your Internet to make and receive phone calls and multimedia communications in the same way that your typical telephone solution would. The big difference is that there are a lot of good reasons to use VoIP when compared to its competition. You’ll find it goes above and beyond what you might expect from a telephone system.

Here are some of the features that you can expect from your typical VoIP platform.

Save Money

Since you’re already using the Internet anyway, you can save on your operational costs by ditching your telephone company and investing in VoIP as a replacement. You can also avoid long-distance calls and international fees, so it’s a great option for remote workers or those who have global clients.

Increase Scalability

It’s easy to scale VoIP solutions, as there are no hardware installations involved with the process. You can add or remove users as needed to accommodate growth or cuts.

Improve Mobility

Since your employees are using their own mobile devices or computers, teams can communicate without being tethered to their workstations. This ultimately allows you to build a more collaborative and mobile business.

Leverage Advanced Features

VoIP includes features like voicemail-to-email, video conferencing, call forwarding, and virtual phone numbers. With these features, teams can collaborate and coordinate with more efficiency.

Integrate with Your Other Solutions

VoIP has the capacity to integrate with all kinds of collaboration platforms, making it a seamless hub for productivity. Your employees can work together, track conversations, and stay ahead of their tasks—all in the same app.

Provide a Better Customer Experience

With VoIP, you have more advanced options to take care of customer queries, like auto-attendants, call routing, and customer interaction tracking. With these features, your team can offer a better experience to its customers.

Ensure Business Continuity

VoIP takes the guesswork out of business continuity for communications by rerouting calls to mobile devices if the need arises. With this reliability, you’ll never have to worry about what would happen if you lost access to your network.

To learn more about how you can save money and work better with VoIP, call us today at (954) 834-2800.

What Happened with Slim CD?

On June 15th, Slim CD detected unusual activity on its network and immediately launched an investigation with a third-party security firm. The findings showed that unauthorized access to their systems began as early as August 17th, 2023, continuing until June 15th, 2024. During this time, the intruders had access to sensitive customer data, including names, addresses, credit card numbers, and expiration dates.

Slim CD has since fulfilled its legal obligations by notifying federal and regulatory authorities and reaching out to those affected by the breach.

What to Do If You’re Impacted

If Slim CD has contacted you regarding the breach, or if you suspect you might be affected, here are steps you can take to minimize the risk of fraud or identity theft:

• Notify your credit card company and bank - Reporting potential fraud establishes a record that can protect you from liability.
• Monitor your credit statements and reports - Use credit monitoring services or set up fraud alerts to watch for unusual activity. You may also want to consider freezing your credit to prevent unauthorized access.
• Change your passwords - Even if passwords weren’t compromised, it’s a good practice to update them after any data breach.
• Request a new credit card - Many financial institutions will provide a new card with updated details at no cost if your account information may have been exposed.
• Be on alert for phishing - Scammers may use information from the breach to attempt further attacks, so be cautious of any communications from Slim CD or your financial institution.

Steps Businesses Can Take to Prevent Data Breaches

It’s not just payment processors that need to prioritize security—every business should take data protection seriously. Here are a few strategies to reduce the risk of a breach.

• Keep your security tools updated - Regularly update cybersecurity solutions to patch any vulnerabilities.
• Enforce strong password practices - Ensure your team follows best practices for password security.
• Train your employees - Make sure your team can recognize potential threats and report them promptly to prevent breaches from occurring.

How We Can Help

At KB Technologies Managed IT, we go beyond providing comprehensive IT services to businesses in Florida. We work proactively to minimize your cybersecurity risks and protect your data. Call us today at (954) 834-2800 to learn more about how we can help safeguard your business.