New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently proposed an allotted $5 million in tax credits to encourage NY retail businesses to upgrade their security systems. This is all a part of Hochul’s push to reduce retail crime in response to increased thefts seen across the state.

Most people can relate to the experience of getting texts or phone calls from random numbers. They don’t always sound harmful. They might sound like they’re genuinely trying to reach someone, saying things like: “Is this Linda from the dry cleaners?” or “Hi ___, Jack has to miss soccer practice this evening.”

The pandemic created waves across the workforce as people were forced to work from home or otherwise away from the office. K-12 schools were no exception. Although it was a tough transition for teachers, parents, students, and staff alike, it unmistakably changed how educators approach technology.

New York Senator Chuck Schumer recently sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services after a massive cyber-attack against Change Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare companies in the US.

One of the central factors in good local government communication is public engagement. Resources allocated for government programs and initiatives can go to waste if the public can't access them or doesn't know about them. Local governments can drive engagement through effective public outreach and responsiveness, which is key to fostering public trust.

Every business needs a solid IT strategy to keep up with the rise in cybercrime and the swift pace of technological innovation. Manufacturing companies face unique risks to their productivity if they don’t optimize their cybersecurity. This is partly due to vulnerabilities they might consider less critical than core manufacturing systems. Here's an overview of manufacturing plant security.

If you run a healthcare organization, you likely know the importance of digital records and user-friendly IT tools for efficiency. There are many services out there that help healthcare businesses manage electronic health records (EHR) through the cloud.

On Tuesday, January 16th, Usherwood Office Technology hosted students from G. Ray Bodley High School for a day of interactive presentations from Usherwood tech experts. The local students from Fulton, NY visited thanks to a program through the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) Workforce Development Team.

As any school administrator knows, communication is key to quality education. Relaying critical information about student needs to parents and teachers can drastically affect the quality of their learning experience.

If you’re on the hunt for managed IT companies near Albany NY, it can be a hassle to rake through your options. You’ll want a service provider with a good reputation, excellent customer service, and the experience and tools to keep you productive and secure.