Despite internet connections that deliver information to the other side of the globe in milliseconds, countless industries still rely on slow and inefficient middlemen to complete transactions. From supply chain management to hi-tech contracts, blockchain isn’t just about money, it’s about an entirely new way to do business.

Encinitas, California:

Tower 23 IT recently hired Lisa Bates at their branch in Encinitas, California. Lisa will take on the position of IT Operations Administrator.

Lisa brings an extensive IT background with over 20 years of experience including technical support, database administration and NetSuite implementation projects and administration

As an IT operations Administrator at Tower 23 It, Lisa’s job will be to:

Manage projects
Be the ConnectWise administrator
Develop SOP for all areas
Handle accounting and reporting items related to Operations

Scott J Cooper, President of Tower 23 IT commented, “Lisa will be overseeing the implementation of projects and working on general IT operations issues.

Encinitas, California:

Tower 23 IT recently hired Jacqueline Garcia as an inside sales executive at their branch in Encinitas, California. She has extensive inside sales and customer service experience with Jenny Craig and Curves.

Facebook users woke up to a nightmare when they heard that the social media giant and associated app developers were selling their sensitive data to companies, like Cambridge Analytica, without their consent. So if you're concerned about being one of the 50 million users whose data have already been sold, you should check out the following 3 tips.

Are you using Microsoft Teams to streamline communication between your employees? If you are, get ready to enjoy a more convenient workplace chat platform. Microsoft has recently announced six new features for Teams.
Cortana Integration
One new feature that Microsoft will bring to Teams is Cortana, Microsoft’s virtual assistant.

As you are well aware, healthcare companies and the vast amount of valuable patient information they hold have become a major target of cyberattacks. Hospitals must combat this with a highly-trained team of technicians equipped with premium systems and protocols, including:
Routine Access Monitoring
To control access to protected health information (PHI), your IT department must introduce guidelines and restrictions.

Paying and filing taxes is already annoying without the threat of refund fraud or identity theft. But phishing schemes, especially during tax season, have become so widespread that you’ve probably already received spoofed emails or calls during the last few years.

As you surf the web, it’s nearly impossible to keep your internet activity completely private. Certain websites collect personal information for marketing purposes and your browser keeps track of all the websites you visit. But that browsing information can also fall into the wrong hands, which is why you should consider using private browsing if you want to keep your online activities to yourself.

In today’s world, staying connected means having strong internet and a high-speed phone. But you may discover that your internet-based apps are loading much slower after using your phone for months. Learn four reasons why your phone’s internet is lagging.