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Voyage Technology has been serving the Beaver Dam area since 1999, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

How to Manage BYOD (Without the Headache)

With smartphones as accessible as they are, it’s no small wonder how company-only policies have all but faded into obscurity in the workplace. Whether you allow it or not, you can bet that your team is using their smartphones to get work done, whether it’s checking email from their couch or sending you a quick DM. In other words, you need a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, as it is practically the new accepted standard.

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Before You Dispose of Your Hardware, Make Sure You Dispose of Your Data

Before You Dispose of Your Hardware, Make Sure You Dispose of Your Data

When the time comes to upgrade any of your business tech, it makes sense that most of your attention would be on maximizing the value you get out of your new hardware. However, it is critical that you also continue to think about your discarded hardware… specifically, the data it contains.

In short, deleting files simply isn’t enough. You need to be confident that any information is truly purged or physically destroyed when you’re replacing your hardware.

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A Strategic Guide to Safely Using IoT in Your Business

A Strategic Guide to Safely Using IoT in Your Business

Modern gadgets make running a business easier. From smart thermostats and lightbulbs to connected coffee machines, the Internet of Things (IoT) brings a lot of convenience to the workplace. However, because these devices are built for speed and low cost, they often skip the security features your business actually needs.

Essentially every smart device in your office is a potential digital back door for hackers. Let’s take a look at how IoT—as helpful as it can be—can also be a big problem.

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Wikipedia Fights Back Against the Surge of AI-Generated Lies

Wikipedia Fights Back Against the Surge of AI-Generated Lies

For decades, Wikipedia has been the internet’s Old Reliable—the human-vetted gold standard for facts. But a high-stakes clash between veteran editors and the Open Knowledge Association (OKA) has just exposed a glitch in the Matrix: a surge of AI-generated hallucinations that threaten to poison the well of public knowledge.

What began as a noble quest to translate the world’s encyclopedia has morphed into a cautionary tale about the high cost of cheap information.

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3 Steps to Using AI Responsibly

3 Steps to Using AI Responsibly

AI is undoubtedly a powerful tool, providing quick solutions for everything from summarizing lengthy meetings to imagining what our pets would look like as cartoon characters. However, this power comes at a significant environmental cost, with each interaction consuming massive amounts of energy. Understanding this impact is crucial for adopting more sustainable technology practices.

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