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Honolulu, Hawaii, February 18, 2020 – Integration Technologies (Intech), announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company has named Intech to its 2020 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. This popular list identifies North American solution providers that deliver operational efficiencies, IT system improvements, and a higher rate of return on investments for their customers.

How Much Your Personal Information

Did you pick up a new Smart TV on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or Boxing Day? Whether you bought one for your boardroom or your home, there are some security concerns you need to know about.

A Smart TV is any television that can connect to the Internet, allowing the user to stream media services, browse the Internet, shop online, access on-demand video services, and run apps.

The holidays are drawing nearer, which means more and more people will be going on holidays and working remotely. While working from anywhere has its advantages, it doesn’t come risk-free either. When connecting to public Wi-Fi at a coffee shop, in the airport, or at your hotel, you need to be mindful of these common hazards of public Wi-Fi usage.

The countdown to the end of support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 is on. Microsoft has confirmed that they will stop supporting these products as of January 14, 2020. While it can seem overwhelming to migrate to – and get familiar with – new systems and software, the transition can be smooth when you prepare correctly.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This month acts as a great reminder to do a temperature check on your personal and business’ cyber security. Each October focuses on a different challenge for cybersecurity, as well as identifies opportunities for behaviour change. This year, the theme set by the National Cybersecurity Alliance is Own IT, Secure IT, and Protect IT. So what does that mean?

If you own a business reliant on customers scheduling appointments, managing bookings has likely become part of your daily routine – slotting customers in when they call, rescheduling appointments when they cancel, calling with appointment reminders, and more.

On January 14, 2020, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 will no longer be supported by Microsoft. But don’t wait until last minute - now is the time to start planning and executing your migration strategy.

What’s Happening?

Exchange Server 2010, like many Microsoft products, has a defined lifecycle of 10 years during which Microsoft maintains the product.

From Alexa and Siri, to self-driving cars, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly gaining traction around the world. Though the concept of AI is not new, a lot of its uses are – including in the business sector. These innovations are revolutionizing almost every process in almost every industry, and adopting these practices are essential for staying ahead of your competition.

With only so many hours in a day, making the most of your time is critical in any workplace. If you find your days have been slipping away or falling victim to distractions, we have some tried and true tips to increase your productivity.

Take Regular Breaks

Sound counterintuitive? It’s not.