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Ransomware is on the Rise: Is Your SaaS Data Protected?

By BetterCloud | June 16, 2016

Ransomware isn’t an empty threat–it’s real, and no organization is immune. As an IT professional, putting safeguards in place is essential to ensuring your data is protected. Are you prepared should the worst happen to you?

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Introducing BetterCloud Workflows: Putting IT in Control of the Modern Workplace

By David Politis | June 14, 2016

Today, we are introducing our newest core technology: Workflows. (Think IFTTT for IT.) Workflows enables IT and security teams to orchestrate critical, complex processes to ensure accuracy, precision, and compliance across SaaS applications.

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Cloud IT Live: The Definitive Online Event for IT Professionals Dissatisfied with the Status Quo

By BetterCloud | June 13, 2016

Almost every company has two types of employees. The ones who scratch the surface but drill no deeper, doing the bare minimum. And then there are innovators who push boundaries. Which type of IT professional are you?

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Workflows in Action: Georgetown Day School Depends on BetterCloud for Cloud IT Automation and Security

By BetterCloud | June 10, 2016

While some academic institutions struggle to keep up with the technological needs of students and faculty, Georgetown Day School bridges the digital divide with BetterCloud.

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If You're Not Phishing Your Employees, You Should Be: Here's How

By Austin Whipple | June 9, 2016

Phishing is a dangerous ever-growing threat to your organization. Putting technology in place can help, but educating and testing your employee base is best. BetterCloud Sr. Application Security Engineer Austin Whipple explains how you can pull off an internal phishing campaign to keep employees on their toes.

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BetterCloud CEO David Politis is Named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2016 Finalist in New York

By BetterCloud | June 9, 2016

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

By BetterCloud | June 1, 2016

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

By Austin Whipple | May 31, 2016

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

By BetterCloud | May 24, 2016

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

By BetterCloud | May 23, 2016

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

By BetterCloud | May 18, 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

By BetterCloud | May 18, 2016

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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