Unless you’ve been living off the land in the wilderness for the past couple of decades, you’ve heard of Facebook, Twitter (now X), and Instagram. Most people have some type of social media presence on one or all of these platforms (or at least on LinkedIn, TikTok, or YouTube). Many businesses once used or currently use these platforms as a part of their marketing efforts, and despite being billion-dollar companies, there are some serious concerns about the viability of these platforms going forward. In this week’s blog, we will discuss some of the problems people are having with these established social media platforms and how alternatives might just be the future of social media.

Ronkonkoma, NY – January 24, 2025 

At Techworks, growth is not just a goal, but a journey we embark on together. As the world around us evolves, so do we. Our commitment to innovation, excellence, and collaboration drives us forward, ensuring we stay ahead in an ever-changing landscape.

Today, we celebrate a significant milestone in our journey. We are thrilled to announce the promotion of three exceptional leaders to our Executive Team. Their dedication, vision, and hard work have been instrumental in our growth, and we are excited to see how they will continue to shape our future.

Thomas Lohr has been named Chief Growth Officer. In this role, Thomas will serve as our external integrator, driving external company growth initiatives. He will partner closely with our CEO for strategic client and community relations and champion the development of our partner program and other developmental opportunities.

Andrew Gutheil has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer/Chief Financial Officer. As our internal integrator, Andrew will drive internal company development and initiatives. He will head the finance and procurement divisions and partner with our CEO to ensure accountability across all internal divisions.

Chris Cable has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer. Chris will lead all service delivery divisions, head engineering and research and development, and be responsible for the security and functionality of all Techworks technology.

These exceptional leaders have demonstrated unwavering dedication, vision, and hard work. We are excited to see how they will continue to shape the future of Techworks Consulting.

Join us as we congratulate Tom, Andrew, and Cable on their new positions. Together, we are growing with the world around us, ready to embrace new challenges and opportunities.

Thank you for being a part of our story. Let's continue to grow, innovate, and succeed together.

Did you know that phishing is, by far, the most common security risk to your business? Just think, any of your employees could become the target of a phishing attack, and all it would take is downloading the wrong file or clicking on the wrong link to expose your organization to security threats. Today, we want to offer a refresher on the throwaway signs of a phishing attack and how to protect yourself and your team from harm.

Net neutrality has long been an embattled topic, with rules flipping every few years depending on the opinions of those with influence. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission had its most recent net neutrality policy struck down by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals… in such a way that sets the concept back to square one.

Let’s discuss why this is a particularly dangerous decision, and very well could put small and medium-sized businesses at a distinct disadvantage moving forward.

For years, the telephone has been one of the most tried-and-true business communications solutions, and that trend will continue into 2025. If you’re still using the phone solutions of the past, however, you’ve got some upgrading to do. Here’s what you need to know about the best communications investment you can make: Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP.