Why Insurance Lags Behind Other Industries with the Integration of New Tech
New technology can be daunting; there is always something new coming on the market. This makes it overwhelming deciding whether or not new tech is worth the money in hopes that it will improve your business processes, make your employees more efficient, and increase your bottom line. Often times, new ideas, solutions, and tools are overlooked in the insurance industry, but why would an industry as a whole look the other way when technological advances could propel their business forward? Specific reasons vary from agency to agency, yet most have these common themes.
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What Is the Difference Between Endpoint Security and Antivirus Software?
In today’s cyber landscape there are many more complexities and vulnerabilities when it comes to staying safe from an attack and your data being secure. Previously, companies only needed minimal protection like an antivirus and firewall to combat cyber-attacks. Today, as cyber threats are ever-increasing, companies need more to protect themselves and their data. ….
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Why Shutting Down Your Computer Is Important
Shutting down your computer after every use just doesn’t happen for everyone. People are typically one or the other when it comes to powering off your computer or not. You either power down every day or you’re someone who has probably never shut down their computer since they got it and powered it on for the first time. For those that shut down their computer frequently great, you are doing the right thing, but for those who never shut down their computer, well keep reading.
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Which AMS Does Your Insurance Agency Need: Applied TAM vs. Applied Epic?
With Applied having two solutions for an agency management system (AMS), which one is better for your business, TAM or Epic? If you are deciding between Applied TAM and Applied Epic or if you just need an AMS here’s a brief overview of the two solutions from Applied Systems.
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Digital Dementia: What It's Doing to Us and How to Deal with It
“Digital Dementia” a term coined by Manfred Spitzer, a neuroscientist, in 2012 is used to describe how the overuse of digital technology results in the breakdown of cognitive abilities. Meaning, individuals who rely heavily on technology may suffer deterioration in cerebral performance such as short-term memory dysfunction.
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What is 2 Factor Sign In? Should I be Using It?
How many times have you heard on the news of another company falling victim to a data breach? It seems like every week or so there is a successful attack on a major company. In fact, more than 4,000 cyberattacks occurred daily in 2016. That number has only continued to rise and does not appear to slow down anytime soon. A study from Cybersecurity Ventures found that in 2019 every 14 seconds a business will undergo a ransomware attack. This should raise your concern for the ever-growing need for cybersecurity.
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Pioneer MSP 250 Award
Portage, MI (April 1, 2019) – Omega Computer Services is pleased to announce that we’ve been named to the Pioneer 250 of CRN’s 2019 Managed Service Provider 500 list! The Channel Company and CRN provide valuable insight and news for the global IT consulting community. Their distinguished list recognizes Omega as a top Managed IT Services Provider.
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