The topic of net neutrality has had a tumultuous past few years, with steps forward canceled out by steps taken back. However, new efforts are being considered to restore the policies that made net neutrality what it was in the first place.

There has been a lot of talk about ways to get more productivity from your staff. One idea floated a few years ago was reducing the number of days people work to four. Now, if you think, “How does working one less day improve worker productivity?” you aren’t alone. This week, we will take a look at the benefits of a four-day workweek.

Information technology offers businesses of all sizes significant benefits, very much including small and medium-sized organizations. Let’s go through five modern tools that offer this kind of inclusive utility to the point that we see them as essential for successful business operations today.

How often do you think about your data backup system? If you’re like most businesses, it’s something that you will likely set up, then quickly forget about, provided you haven’t had to use it. Still, having one is essential to any modern business, and building it with clear outcomes and metrics in mind will help you make your data backup system more effective for the moments when you’re glad you have it.

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Apple deemed it necessary to send a rare alert to certain users via email, spread out across 92 nations. As Apple’s website states, these threat notifications “are designed to inform and assist users who may have been individually targeted by mercenary spyware attacks.” Let’s review these attacks so we all understand this threat better.

Your Android smartphone is a computer in and of itself; as such, it runs with an operating system installed. You install programs on your smartphone the same way you install them on your computer, although the process is more complicated. Today, we want to explain the types of files that the Android operating system uses to install apps on your phone, as well as why it might be a good idea to let the Google Play Store do the hard work for you, in terms of locating and installing apps.

Small businesses are presented with the challenging prospect of monitoring and policing various IT-related policies that you might have for your network infrastructure and workplace technology use. The difficulty of this notion does little to lessen its importance, however. You need to take action to protect your assets, data, and reputation from the countless threats out there, and ensuring that your employees are properly using technology is paramount to this endeavor.

In business technology, automation reigns supreme, especially for tedious tasks that offer little to the individual performing them. Remote management epitomizes such tasks, and strategic automation can greatly enhance organizational productivity. Let’s examine how automation can help you stay proactive. 

It’s always an exciting time when you commit to a new IT project that promises to change your organization for the better. Of course, the exciting stuff is what comes after the implementation process—a process that can range from easy-as-pie to incredibly complex and stressful, depending on the expertise your organization employs.

Are you paying attention to where you spend your IT dollars and whether or not you are making the most of your budget? It’s important to assess your needs before making any major technological purchase, including the goals, challenges, and pain points you are trying to solve. With the right approach, you can increase the value you get out of your IT—particularly with the following strategies.

When considering your company’s cybersecurity, it is important not to lose sight of the forest for the trees… or, in other words, not to forget the basics around which the rest of your protections are built.

Running a business can be tough and result in a lot of frustration from staff, management, and customers. Sometimes that frustration can boil over and cause consternation among the core elements that need to function for a business to be successful. This week, let’s look at an issue that can really hurt your business.

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Techworks Consulting, Inc.'s Director of Technology, Chris Cable, Receives Prestigious 'Executive Circle' Award from Long Island Business News

Ronkonkoma, NY – March 27, 2024 – Techworks Consulting, Inc., is thrilled to announce that our Director of Technology, Chris Cable aka Cable, has been honored with the esteemed Executive Circle Award by Long Island Business News. The Executive Circle Awards recognize C-suite executives, directors, and other senior-level leaders who consistently demonstrate exemplary leadership qualities, integrity, vision, commitment to excellence, community service, and diversity.

The Editorial Staff of Long Island Business News selected Cable among other honorees for this prestigious accolade in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the technology sector and his unwavering dedication to fostering innovation, excellence, and community engagement.

We are incredibly proud to see Cable receive this well-deserved recognition. Chris's leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in driving our company's success and empowering our team to deliver exceptional IT solutions to our clients. His commitment to excellence, integrity, and community service truly embody the values that Techworks Consulting stands for.

As the Director of Technology at Techworks Consulting, Inc., Chris Cable plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's technology strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring the delivery of best-in-class IT solutions to clients across various industries. His visionary leadership, combined with his deep technical expertise, has positioned Techworks Consulting as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to leverage technology for growth and success.

“The 2024 Executive Circle honorees are leaders who are committed to excellence through their integrity, values and vision. They are shining examples to their employees, to their communities and to future leaders,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media/Long Island Business News. “We at Long Island Business News are pleased to honor this year’s Executive Circle inductees.”

The winners will be honored at a celebration on Tuesday, May 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the luncheon and awards celebration at Noon. The event hashtag is #LIBNevents.

Winners will be profiled in a special section in the May 24 issue of Long Island Business News and will be available online at LIBN.com.

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About Techworks Consulting, Inc.:
Techworks Consulting Inc. goes beyond your typical IT company—we are in the business of making your business better. We specialize in technology services that are tailored to reduce risk, increase security, and most importantly, meet your needs! We have committed ourselves to providing each one of our clients with Best-in-Class service and support, with a team that is just a quick phone call away. Techworks technology consulting and solutions go from your laptop to desktop, all the way up to the Cloud.

Leadership can take many forms. As a leader in your own company, it can pay to understand what form of leadership you tend to express when working with your team. Let’s review some leadership styles to see if anything resonates.

Do you have employees who struggle with their technology? Chances are that there will always be individuals who are not as proficient with it as you might expect, and without a dedicated IT resource to ask for assistance, they might get frustrated and disengage with their work. You need to provide the right support to your employees, and you’re in luck; we have just the right solution to your problems: a help desk!

Technology has ingrained itself into just about every facet of modern life, particularly in the business world where every competitive edge makes a difference. Many small and medium-sized businesses simply don’t have the staff on-hand to manage and maintain their technology solutions, instead opting to outsource this important responsibility to managed service providers (MSPs).

Your typical IT professional might suggest some common methods of network security like implementing better preventative measures, like firewalls and antivirus. However, there is more that goes into network security—far more. If you’re not careful, you could accidentally miss some of these three security solutions and expose your business to potential threats. But we’re not about to let that happen!

Collaboration is a key component of any business, and in today’s remote and hybrid work environment, it’s even more important than ever. Technology can facilitate collaboration in amazing ways, particularly for growing businesses that are quickly outgrowing their current accommodations.

The modern workplace wouldn’t exist as it does without the advent of wireless Internet or Wi-Fi. Understanding how your wireless router works can be incredibly helpful for any business owner, and it can help you get even more out of your wireless connection. Today, we want to share some information about wireless routers that can help you use them more effectively.

If you could generate more revenue without spending more, wouldn’t you?

If you share most people's goals and aspirations, the answer is a resounding and enthusiastic “yes.” Scaling a business is an important element of continued success—provided it is carried out correctly. Let’s discuss how you can help ensure your success, partly by implementing the right technology.