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How to Create an Environment of Innovation at your Company
There are lots of changes happening in today’s workplaces. Where and how work is done is affected by new needs and expanding capabilities. It’s truly a time of growth and transformation. Is your organization taking advantage of this time to flourish in new ways? Or are you having trouble moving forward? Now is a perfect…
What is Blockchain?
Blockchain technology has many uses and offers a decentralized method to store data and conduct transactions. This decentralized nature, in contrast to working through a central governing host, brings better transparency, privacy, and owner control. Without a central entity overseeing data, it’s distributed among users. For this reason, it’s also called distributed ledger technology (DLT).…
What Are Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs)?
When you log into an account with Google or Facebook, you’re doing an identity verification through a central intermediary. While it may seem convenient to log in with these established accounts, it comes with concerns for privacy. These large intermediaries will gather metadata as you use the account—things like when and how long you used…
5 Tech Terms for 2022
Happy New Year! 2021 had its challenges and its highlights, bringing us now to a new year that many have been looking forward to. And when it comes to looking forward, technology is the realm where you can always expect new innovation and possibilities. What will we hear about in the tech world in 2022?…
Technology Highlights of 2021
2021 was another year of ups and downs, full of both concerning issues and exciting advancements. In terms of technology, we are going through some big transformations and seeing things that seemed very futuristic not long ago. Here’s a look at some of the technology highlights of 2021 that stood out to us as we…
What Are Verifiable Credentials?
In today’s highly digital world, we’ve come to rely on digital copies of documents. We keep and send digital files to reduce paper waste and speed up transmission. We store photos on hard drives or the cloud so we don’t have to print all of them, and those that are printed can always be duplicated…
New Microsoft Teams Essentials Competes with Zoom
Video calls are now a commonplace part of our lives. From work to school and every kind of virtual meeting in between, we’ve done a lot of them in the past couple years. For many people, Zoom is what they’re most familiar with—it quickly rose to household fame when everyone scrambled to adopt remote practices…
Cyberattacks in 2021 Doubled Those of 2020
If 2020 was the year of Covid chaos, 2021 was the year of cybercrime explosion. Of course, both of these roller-coaster years were much more complicated and neither can be summed up in one simple term like that. But it’s true that cyberattacks have risen dramatically this year, making even 2020 look tame in comparison.…
Silicon Review Magazine Names Infused Innovations Top 50 Best Workplaces of the Year 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Silicon Review Magazine Names Infused Innovations Top 50 Best Workplaces of the Year 2021 Infused Innovations (401) 267-4460 [email protected] The Silicon Review Magazine ranked the 50 best workplaces of the year 2021 for small to medium-sized businesses and Infused Innovations is proud to have made the list. “It’s important now, more than…
New Improvements to Microsoft Secure Score in December 2021
Today’s cloud services allow for convenient, hassle-free data storage and application running. The challenge that comes with this digital environment, though, is the potential for security compromises. Microsoft Secure Score is a helpful way for Microsoft users to track their security posture across all of their solutions. As with other Microsoft tools, it’s always being…
CIO Bulletin Recognizes Infused Innovations in Top 50 Most Influential Companies of the Year 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CIO Bulletin Recognizes Infused Innovations in Top 50 Most Influential Companies of the Year 2021 Infused Innovations (401) 267-4460 [email protected] CIO Bulletin ranked small to medium size businesses for their influence throughout the year 2021 and Infused Innovations is proud to have made the list. “These companies have worked tirelessly to create…
Gratitude at Work is Good for Businesses
It’s Thanksgiving week and the time of year when individuals and families take extra time to reflect on what they’re grateful for. It helps us gain perspective and keep a positive mindset as we head into the winter months. But it’s not just helpful at home—gratitude at work is good for organizations, too. That’s why…
Using Machine Learning for Music Therapy
We all know instinctively that music has tangible effects on our bodies and minds. Upbeat songs motivate us to exercise or take on a challenge; softer, less rhythmic music might relax us or get us ready for bed. Researchers have done studies that measure these effects on the body through skin and brain monitoring. A…
A Guide to Microsoft Product Name Changes
If you’ve ever been confused by Microsoft’s offerings, their names, or what they include, you’re not alone. Even as a Microsoft Gold Partner, we have to stay on top of the seemingly ever-changing product terminology. Just as Microsoft is always looking to improve their technologies, it seems that what they call them is also under…
Top 10 Announcements from Microsoft Ignite November 2021
Microsoft Ignite November 2021 is in session this week, so it’s your chance to catch up on Microsoft enterprise news. If it feels like Ignite just happened not long ago, that’s because Microsoft is actually holding two Ignite conferences this year (the other one was an extra spring conference in March). Hosted virtually once again,…
Why You Should Never Link Your Personal Email to Work
With busy work and life schedules, we often want to make things as easy and convenient as possible. You might get the urge to link your personal email to work as one of those ways to simplify. Just one inbox to check, wherever you are, and you get all the messages you need—right? But if…
Security vs Productivity: The Gradient for XDR and Conditional Access to Capitalize
It wasn’t too long ago that if you had antivirus software running on your computer, and the IT department had a moderately good firewall at the border of your network, that was considered “secure enough.” Staff would come into the office and be on the secured network, and they would get their work done. Then…
MITRE D3FEND and Azure Mappings: Counteracting ATT&CK Methods
Whenever I read about MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND, a part of my brain goes, “[email protected]?” But another part is excited about such a comprehensive reference framework to nail down the moves that cyber attackers make—and to map responsive counteractions in defense. With funding from the NSA, MITRE D3FEND was released this summer to fill in…
What is MITRE ATT&CK?
By now, we know it well: cyber threats are a major concern with great potential for damage. There are so many different ways that adversarial actors can gain access and cause breaches to networks, devices, and organizations. MITRE ATT&CK is a structured breakdown of the techniques that cyber attackers use, as well as a catalogue…
Infused Innovations Welcomes Bob Borges as Chief Technology Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2021 Infused Innovations (401) 267-4460 [email protected] INFUSED INNOVATIONS WELCOMES BOB BORGES AS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Emphasizing the firm’s focus on technical strategy and service delivery. North Kingstown, RI: Infused Innovations formally announces the hiring of Bob Borges as Chief Technology Officer. As Chief Technology Officer, Bob will oversee the technical service…
Microsoft Expands its Defender for Endpoint to Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016
Microsoft has several different operating systems for servers. Businesses and organizations have different needs, and Microsoft understands that. For a variety of reasons, some companies may not be able or want to upgrade their servers to newer operating systems. But they still need to be protected against modern attacks, which are only growing more adept.…
Great Customer Relationships Means Great Communication
For those who want to build a customer-first culture at their organization, communication is crucial. This means more than just answering the phone and responding quickly to emails. It’s important to be aware of many different aspects and know just how your customer fits in. For really great communication, you should know the individuals, titles…
Infused Innovations Appoints Erica Bosse as VP of Operations and Customer Experience
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2021 Infused Innovations (401) 267-4460 [email protected] Emphasizing the firm’s focus on client experience North Kingstown, RI: Infused Innovations Appoints Erica Bosse as VP of Operations and Customer Experience In this position, Erica Bosse will be responsible for aligning and leading organizational operations to fully support Infused Innovations’ focus on the…
Empowering Nonprofits Through Challenging Times
It’s not always the most visible sector, but nonprofit organizations bring in over 10% of the gross domestic product in the U.S. and employ more people than most other industries (behind only retail and food services). On top of the direct employment they provide and the beneficial actions they take in society, nonprofits are also…
The Complete Office 365 and Microsoft 365 Licensing Comparison
Full Microsoft 365 licensing comparison matrix of subscriptions that includes features and pricing for Office 365, EMS and Windows 10 Enterprise plans.
Infused Innovations Appoints Phil Magnuszewski as First Chief Innovation Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2021 Infused Innovations (401) 267-4460 [email protected] Emphasizing the firm’s focus on innovation and client solutions North Kingstown, RI: Infused Innovations named Phil Magnuszewski as the firm’s first Chief Innovation Officer as of last week. Phil Magnuszewski will build a suite of innovation products and offerings for clients, form viewpoints around emerging…
The Great Resignation and What it Means for Your Company
The last couple years have been draining. An ongoing pandemic has put people on edge and lacking a level of social interaction they took for granted before. Societal and political roller coasters have often brought division and gloom. Work and schooling done at home (and then, maybe, back in person with new constraints) have caused…
10 Cybersecurity Stats You Need to Know
Cyber attackers are smart, capable, and only becoming more so as time goes on. With increased vulnerability from public health fears and shuffled work settings, individuals and companies have suffered a great deal of attacks in the last couple years. And that’s on top of what was already a teeming problem. Some of the numbers…
The Workplace Is Changing — Are You Ready?
The Workplace Is Changing. Are You Ready? A couple of months ago, I wrote about the “New Normal” and how technology is being reimagined for hybrid work. Since that time, there have been starts and stops with corporations hoping to get people back to the office by September. As we all know, globally the various COVID…
Gartner’s Unified Endpoint Management Leaders
If your organization hasn’t consolidated control of user devices to Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) yet, Gartner predicts that you are likely to within the next three years. Just last year less than 5% of companies were using UEM, but with current trends it looks like the majority of them will adopt the technology by 2024.…
Infused Innovations Welcomes Mike Miller as Senior Engineer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 8, 2021 Infused Innovations (401) 267-4460 [email protected] INFUSED INNOVATIONS WELCOMES MIKE MILLER AS SENIOR ENGINEER Emphasizing the firm’s focus on customer support as well as modern workplace and security North Kingstown, RI: Infused Innovations formally announces the hiring of Mike Miller as Senior Engineer. As Senior Engineer, Mike will serve as a…
Has Delta Got You Wedding-Hesitant? Consider Appearing as a Hologram
Hopefully you’ve enjoyed a nice, long Labor Day weekend. Maybe you even did some traveling, or went to a wedding. On the other hand, if you’re like many who are still hesitant to get back to such activities because of the relentless spread of Covid-19, you may have opted to stay in your own neighborhood…
Infused Innovations Welcomes Dave Kissee as Engineer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 1, 2021 Infused Innovations (401) 267-4460 [email protected] INFUSED INNOVATIONS WELCOMES DAVE KISSEE AS ENGINEER Emphasizing the firm’s focus on client support North Kingstown, RI: Infused Innovations formally announces the hiring of Dave Kissee as an Engineer. As an Engineer, Dave will be responsible for user support, triage, ticket dispatch, escalation decision-making, and…
Pricing for MDE P1 – Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is Getting a New SKU
Endpoints continue to be one of the most common targets of cyber attackers. Ransomware and malware are always evolving and becoming more sophisticated, and their danger to endpoints only increases. With this growing threat, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) is now available in more purchase options. Originally included with an E5 license and then made…
Building a Customer-First Culture
At Infused Innovations, we strive to be not only security-first but customer-first as well. It’s at the core of our company values—and great customer experience is becoming more crucial for business in general. 86% of customers will pay more for a better experience, and 88% of companies are now prioritizing CX, as it’s sometimes called…
What is the Metaverse and Why It’s Going to Save the World
At first glance, the term Metaverse seems like something straight out of the Marvel Universe. In reality, the Microsoft Metaverse is the culmination and integration of a set of applications both in the intelligent cloud and at the edge — working in harmony to bring this concept to life right here on planet Earth. The vision of the…
How Mixed Reality Can Help with Autism
You may have heard about mixed reality beginning to play a role in work industries and scientific research. With the introduction of Microsoft Mesh at the Ignite 2021 conference, we saw examples of holographic 3D structures and deep sea explorations taken on land. Those working in machinery can use virtual tools to augment their workflow…
Pricing Update for Microsoft 365
Office 365 was first released in 2011, and it’s grown a lot since then. Microsoft has added 24 apps and 1,400+ new features over that time—without any substantial price increases. After a decade of innovation and rebranding itself several times, Microsoft is announcing its first commercial pricing update for Microsoft 365. Customers have some advance…
Infused Innovations Appears on the 2021 Inc. 5000 List, Ranking No. 2345 With a Three-Year Revenue Growth of 181%
Inc. Magazine Reveals Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000 NEW YORK, August 18, 2021 – Inc. magazine revealed that Infused Innovations is No. 2345, with a three-year revenue growth rate of 181%, on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a…
What You Need to Know About Azure AD Connect V2.0
What is Azure AD Connect V2.0? It’s the latest upgrade in a long history of Microsoft’s organizational management offering, Active Directory (AD). Built for Windows servers, AD’s main purpose is authenticating credentials and controlling respective levels of access according to permissions. In an on-premises environment, a domain controller (DC) is the server that runs these…
Infused Innovations Ranks 21 on CRN’s 2021 Fast Growth 150 List with 123.15% Growth Rate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Infused Innovations Ranks 21 on CRN’s 2021 Fast Growth 150 List with 123.15% Growth Rate Infused Innovations (401) 267-4460 [email protected] CRN’s Fast Growth 150 list ranks solution providers with gross annual sales of at least $1 million by their two-year growth rate. With this list, CRN recognizes the fastest-growing North American technology…
Azure Defender for IoT Boosts Protection with Microsoft’s ReFirm Labs Acquisition
Good morning!* For the sake of imagining the Internet of Things, I’m going to envision that you were woken up this morning by your smart alarm, you glanced at your watch to give you a sleep or heart rate summary from your night, then you checked on your little one via your baby monitor before…
IoT Vulnerabilities (and What to Do About Them)
For every person on this planet, there are about four and a half IoT devices. The Internet of Things is all over the place, from intelligent watches to smart home appliances to medical sensors and beyond. And it’s only becoming more prevalent, quickly: nearly 130 new IoT devices are hooked up every second. These devices…
The New Normal: Technology Reimagined for Hybrid Work
The pandemic showed us the need for Unified Communications. With millions of people suddenly being forced to work remotely, companies were required to adapt to this “new normal.” This meant licensing and adopting new technologies and using them in new ways to allow employees to do their jobs effectively while remote. The New Normal: A…
Windows Virtual Desktop is now Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
If you pay much attention to Microsoft products, you know that Microsoft loves to rename and rebrand. That’s because they’re constantly evolving their offerings, improving and expanding them in such a fluid way that something as static as a name can’t hold for too long. In this case, Windows Virtual Desktop is becoming Azure Virtual…
The Future of Work: Hot New Terms from Satya Nadella’s Inspire 2021 Keynote
With new technologies arising and innovation happening rapidly, we’re seeing some big changes in how people work. Satya Nadella’s Inspire 2021 keynote speech at the partner conference last week highlighted that. He brought up some terms that reflect where we’re at and where we’re headed in our work practices. All of them tend to revolve…
Infused Innovations Wins 2021 Microsoft US Partner Award for Modern Work & Security
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Infused Innovations Wins 2021 Microsoft US Partner Award for Modern Work & Security Infused Innovations (401) 267-4460 [email protected] Infused Innovations has been chosen as a winner of the Microsoft US (MSUS) Partner Award in the Modern Work & Security category. The MSUS Partner Award was created to supplement Microsoft’s Partner of the…
Top 5 Announcements from Microsoft Inspire 2021
Microsoft Inspire 2021 is in session. Their largest partner event of the year, this annual conference is an opportunity to network, learn from industry leaders, and find out the latest news in Microsoft’s offerings. Like last year, this event is held digitally and you can still register for attendance if you want to catch the…
Infused Innovations Ranks Top 10 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Infused Innovations Ranks Top 10 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2021 Infused Innovations (401) 267-4460 [email protected] CIO Views is a business magazine that mainly focuses on emerging CIOs, their journey, views on current economic states, and all other relevant subjects that refer to the business world. They provide interesting insights…
How Has the MSP Industry Changed Since Covid Began?
Last week we were pleased to announce our ranking as #16 in Channel Futures’ annual MSP 501 list. Channel Futures has also given us some interesting insights into the way the MSP industry has changed over time, based on their data from this year’s MSP 501. Perhaps not surprisingly, there have been some big…