Brightline Technologies, Inc. Has Been Named One Of Metro Detroit’s Best and Brightest Companies To Work For In 2018! Brightline Technologies Wins Award The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For is a program of the Michigan Business and Professional Association. Their slogan is Better Business. Richer Lives. Stronger Communities. It is their focus to… read more
Many businesses depend wholly or in part on open source software. But is it secure? Open source software provides an interesting challenge for a number of businesses. Some hesitate to use it from a suspicion that it is less secure than its proprietary counterpart. Others assume that, with so many eyes reviewing the code, potential… read more
Firewalls are a crucial line of defense protecting your business from cyberattack. If you own a computer, you probably have some familiarity with using a firewall. At the very least, you’ve probably heard about them and understand that they are important for your computer’s safety. Firewalls block unauthorized access to your computer network by viruses,… read more
What to include in your business’s BYOD policy. We’ve talked about the pros and cons of adopting a BYOD policy for your business. But what kinds of requirements should such a policy include? Any good BYOD policy should include certain elements to establish best practices that will protect the interests of both your company and… read more
How can IT improve your office efficiency, and how does your current system hold you back? There’s an endless number of blogs online about how to improve office efficiency from an HR standpoint. But what if your workers aren’t held back by motivation or management, but by the limitations of their technology? By assessing your… read more
3 IT Priorities for Small Businesses As a small business, having IT systems in place that can protect and promote your business is a key concern. Each business will have different requirements, but there are some big priority items that every small business owner will want to focus on. As you address your businesses IT… read more
How Should You Prioritize Technology Investments? Many businesses have a rolling list of IT upgrades that require consideration. Is it more important for your business to upgrade your Internet, or invest in new servers? Should you push funds toward a new software tool that might boost your office’s efficiency? Or are new compliance and security… read more
How to Manage Windows Updates Without Interrupting Workflows Did you know that over 400 million devices use Windows 10 and about 80% of Fortune 500 companies are on Microsoft Cloud? Microsoft Windows is one of the most popular operating systems across the globe – and for good reason! Not only is Window’s operating system easy… read more
Encryption at rest is a key protection against a data breach. Ask any business owner and they’ll tell you their number one digital security risk is a data breach. The recent ransomware attacks show that cyber terrorism becoming more and more common around the world. It’s more important now than ever to ensure that sensitive company… read more
How to Avoid (and Recover!) from Internet Security Breaches Last week, the internet was abuzz with news of a massive phishing attack that targeted over a billion Gmail users across the globe. The scam was simple – and classic so to speak. Users received an email asking them to check out a Google doc that… read more