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The hidden costs of insecure file sharing: A horror story
IT horror stories happen year-round. Protect your organization from data breaches with smart file sharing security.
BetterCloud CEO David Politis is Named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2016 Finalist in New York
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well here in New York City. We’re excited to announce that BetterCloud CEO David Politis was recently named a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2016 New York Awards program. David has been featured in The New York Times and his popular LinkedIn post, “This is…
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Behind the Scenes: How IT Used Virtual Reality to Change the Way We Recruit at BetterCloud
Hiring in the tech space is growing increasingly competitive. To differentiate ourselves, our IT team produced short recruiting videos with 360 footage to make the hiring process a uniquely immersive one. Here’s how we did it.
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Hacker Psychology: Understanding the 4 Emotions of Social Engineering
Social engineering is a powerful (and persuasive) skill that hackers use to manipulate their targets. But which emotions are hackers actually trying to exploit, and what can you do to stop them?
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How to Get Recognition and Elevate the Perception of IT in Your Workplace
IT professionals can be strategic assets in the workplace. But more often than not, they’re perceived as cost centers and troubleshooting “Mr. Fix Its.” Learn some tips on how to shift that perception and gain more visibility, so that your colleagues recognize your strategic value and see you as enablers of change.
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An IT Professional’s Guide to Smarter Business Travel
The idea of going offline for an IT person just isn’t the same as it is for the rest of us. Costly breaches and down times can disrupt major business processes in a split second. Preparation and planning are key. In this quick guide, BetterCloud Director of IT Tim Burke shares his favorite tips for a successful business trip.
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Everything You Need to Know About Google I/O 2016
Another Google I/O is in the books and a slew of new software releases, hardware announcements, and more made their official entrance into the world. This recap includes everything you need to know.
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How to Communicate IT Concepts to Non-IT Minded People: Part Three – Best Practices
To be an effective communicator in IT, there are a few best practices you can follow. These recommendations will help IT information resonate more with your audience and help your team work better together in the long run.
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How to Communicate IT Concepts to Non-IT Minded People: Part Two – Senior Leadership and Executives
How can IT professionals successfully convince C-level executives and senior leadership of the value of adopting and investing in a new idea? Learn what the most effective communication approaches are, so you can get the buy-in you need.
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How to Communicate IT Concepts to Non-IT Minded People: Part One – Getting Started
Relaying complex IT issues to people with different roles and personalities at your organization can create a number of unique challenges. Use these tips and strategies to make IT information more accessible and relatable, so that your message resonates with every tier of your organization.
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The Little-Known Origins of Everyday Tech Terms
Bluetooth, spam, Raspberry Pi: These words have become embedded into our modern day lexicon, but where exactly did they come from? From Danish royalty to Monty Python to tangerines, find out the mysterious and sometimes bizarre history behind a few of our most common tech terms.
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Here’s How IT Helped Reinvent the Brand Behind This Growing Company
It’s not every day that a company transforms its identity, but when it does, IT plays a central–and often overlooked–role. Find out how Upserve’s IT Operations Leader Adam Codega managed the brand evolution of this growing startup.
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Case Study: State of Colorado Saves $100,000 With BetterCloud
The State of Colorado takes advantage of BetterCloud’s solution set, particularly its security focus, to innovate their Google Apps-based organization.
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