Voyage Technology Blog

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.

Why AI's Biggest Upgrade is... You!

Why AI's Biggest Upgrade is... You!

We’ve all been given an impression of what artificial intelligence is or will ultimately become through pop culture. HAL 9000, Skynet, Ultron, and M3GAN each show their own form of calculated malice. 

However, in reality, the true potential of AI is more in line with the likes of Rosie the Robot, JARVIS, R2-D2, or Data, helpful companions who assist their cohort in generating ideas or completing tasks, often leaning on the soft skills that have been so valued in human relationships, things like curiosity, empathy, and resilience. Let’s consider how we can embrace these soft skills and better utilize the tool at hand.

Tags:
Continue reading

How to Break the “Who Cares” Mindset

How to Break the “Who Cares” Mindset

More often than not, you have an employee on staff who rolls their eyes whenever you have to send out another cybersecurity email or reminder. This “who cares” mindset is dangerous and can infect your business in a profoundly disturbing way. Today, we want to get into why this “who cares” mindset is so dangerous and what’s really at stake when you have an employee who can’t get on board with your security policies.

Continue reading

Should Cryptocurrency Be Taxed?

Should Cryptocurrency Be Taxed?

If you are a frequent reader of this blog, you’ve seen articles about blockchain before. This week we thought we’d go a different direction and take a look at the question of whether or not cryptocurrency, a construct made possible by blockchain technology, should be made taxable by state, federal, and international lawmakers. Let’s take a look at blockchain, its role in cryptocurrency, and whether or not taxation is on the agenda down the road.

Continue reading

Transform Your Employees Into Human Firewalls

Transform Your Employees Into Human Firewalls

All businesses have one key vulnerability that cybersecurity threats exploit: their employees. Your business has this vulnerability, too, even if you haven’t considered it. Just like any vulnerability, however, there is a patch, and it comes in the form of education. With an appropriate knowledge base, your team can effectively become a human firewall against any potential threat.

Continue reading
0 Comments

Reduce Your Risk of Employee Theft

Reduce Your Risk of Employee Theft

Businesses today need to worry about people outside their business trying to break into their network and steal their data. Unfortunately, that’s not the only direction that theft can come from. In this week’s blog, we’ll take a look at the types of technology theft you need to be aware of inside of your company and what you can do about it.

Continue reading
0 Comments

How to Learn from Your Technology Misfires

How to Learn from Your Technology Misfires

Dealing with failure can be tough, especially in workplace projects. However, it is crucial to see these failures as opportunities for growth and improvement.

Continue reading
0 Comments

Technology Can Help Promote Improved Worker Wellness

Technology Can Help Promote Improved Worker Wellness

Being a part of the workforce today comes with its share of challenges. Various stressors, both related to work and outside of it, can significantly affect an employee's performance. Therefore, it's crucial for companies to prioritize their team's well-being, and one effective approach is by embracing and promoting the use of technology to make workers’ tasks easier to manage.

Continue reading
0 Comments

Keep Your Users Happy with Managed Technology Support Services

Keep Your Users Happy with Managed Technology Support Services

Making IT decisions while balancing the user experience—including their complaints—can be exhausting. As a decision maker for your business, you have a budget to consider, as well as a timeline to manage. You’ll have to say no, which no one likes to hear, but it’s a necessary part of running your organization effectively.

Continue reading
0 Comments

In-Office Work is Losing Steam

In-Office Work is Losing Steam

Remote work has changed the way that businesses approach normal operations. Due in large part to the disruptions of the past couple of years, remote work has become a staple of the business environment, and while you might hear stories of businesses pushing hard to return to the workplace, the reality is that they are the exception rather than the norm.

Continue reading
0 Comments

A Digital Detox Might Be Just What You Need

A Digital Detox Might Be Just What You Need

You and your employees are likely exhausted from dealing with technology day in and day out. Even if it is what allows businesses to flourish, you still might want some time away from it from time to time. When it feels like too much, know that a digital detox can be a valid way of temporarily moving away from technology—even in the workplace.

Continue reading
0 Comments

Here Are Some Desk Exercises to Keep You Healthy at Work

Here Are Some Desk Exercises to Keep You Healthy at Work

While sitting all day might sound appealing at first glance (after all, who doesn’t like sitting?), it’s not something that our bodies are designed to do. Sitting, as a result, can have considerable negative consequences on our overall health when done in excess. It doesn’t have to be hard to fit a workout into your day, though; you can do these simple desk-ercises right from your office to combat the creep of becoming too sedentary. 

Continue reading
0 Comments

Cybersecurity Burnout Is Real: Here’s How to Prevent It

Cybersecurity Burnout Is Real: Here’s How to Prevent It

Cybersecurity is complicated, with countless moving parts that all contribute to a well-protected network. This includes password changes, multi-factor authentication, and policies and procedures that could make the average workday a headache for the average office worker. Cybersecurity burnout is a real thing, and it’s becoming a major problem for businesses that don’t approach it intentionally.

Continue reading
0 Comments

4 Security Topics to Keep In Mind During the Onboarding Process for New Hires

4 Security Topics to Keep In Mind During the Onboarding Process for New Hires

All companies have policies in place which govern how their employees use their technology, so it makes sense that any new employees should be onboarded in accordance with these expectations. Let’s go over how you can make sure your new employees know and understand your organization’s policies as they relate to business technology.

Continue reading
0 Comments

Different Scams Impact Different Audiences, Which Means You Need to Prepare for All of Them

Different Scams Impact Different Audiences, Which Means You Need to Prepare for All of Them

Back during the holiday season, the Federal Trade Commission shared some data that showed that members of Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z are all more likely to fall for online shopping scams than those over the age of 60…and not by a little, either. Those under that age are apparently 86 percent more likely to fall for these scams. 

Continue reading
0 Comments

What Changes Should Be Expected from CIOs?

What Changes Should Be Expected from CIOs?

Technology is a major player in today’s business environment, and in most cases, companies have someone in their executive suite whose sole purpose is overseeing their technology systems. This individual—the Chief Information Officer, or CIO—is incredibly important to the everyday operations of businesses.

Continue reading
0 Comments

3 Statistics to Help Shape Your Business’ Cybersecurity

3 Statistics to Help Shape Your Business’ Cybersecurity

We know it’s not pleasant to think about your organization succumbing to a cybersecurity attack, but it’s a very realistic event that you have to be prepared for. Let’s take a look at the statistics and how exactly they are not in your business’ favor.

Continue reading
0 Comments

Forcing Remote Teams to Come Back Full Time May Be Hurting Your Business

Forcing Remote Teams to Come Back Full Time May Be Hurting Your Business

Remote work might have been crucial in the face of the pandemic, but now that companies are bringing employees back to the workplace, many are pushing back. While we can of course assist with your implementation of remote work technologies, there might be more reason to consider allowing for remote work. This doesn’t come from just us; it also comes from industry experts.

Continue reading
0 Comments

Why Quiet Quitting is Counterproductive

Why Quiet Quitting is Counterproductive

Have you heard the term “quiet quitting''?” It’s been going around lately, and it can be a problem if it isn’t addressed. Let’s examine what quiet quitting is, what it means for your business, and what you can do to solve it.

Continue reading
0 Comments

Managing Workplace Emotions Can Be Difficult

Managing Workplace Emotions Can Be Difficult

Most people will spend about one-third of their lives at work. Naturally, this large amount of time spent away from home can lead to a lot of stress. Emotions can overwhelm your employees and lead them to experience negative side effects that could impact their physical and mental health. Let’s examine some ways you can minimize the workday stressors that your employees may suffer from.

Continue reading
0 Comments

Your In-House IT Can Probably Tell You How Bad Burnout Is

Your In-House IT Can Probably Tell You How Bad Burnout Is

Worker burnout is more prevalent than ever, and it can lead employees to experience negative effects such as stress, exhaustion, depression, and frustration. Do you see any of these symptoms in your IT workers? Let’s take a closer look at how burnout is impacting the IT industry and your IT talent, as well as some ways you can address it.

Continue reading
0 Comments

Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

Mobile? Grab this Article!

Qr Code

Tag Cloud

Security Technology Tip of the Week Best Practices Data Business Computing Business Productivity Software Innovation Cloud Hackers Efficiency Hardware Network Security User Tips IT Services Internet Malware Privacy Workplace Tips IT Support Phishing Google Email Computer Workplace Strategy Small Business Collaboration Ransomware Backup Managed Service Hosted Solutions AI Users Mobile Device Productivity Saving Money Microsoft Passwords Quick Tips Communication Cybersecurity Smartphone Data Backup Data Recovery Disaster Recovery Upgrade Android VoIP Business Management Smartphones Mobile Devices communications Windows Browser Social Media Microsoft Office Managed IT Services Current Events Network Tech Term Internet of Things Remote Information Training Miscellaneous Artificial Intelligence Holiday Facebook Automation Compliance Cloud Computing Covid-19 Gadgets Outsourced IT Server Managed Service Provider IT Support Remote Work Employee/Employer Relationship Encryption Spam Windows 10 Office Government Business Continuity Data Management Blockchain Windows 10 Bandwidth Vendor Virtualization Business Technology Wi-Fi Two-factor Authentication Mobile Office Data Security Apps Tip of the week Managed Services Networking Chrome Mobile Device Management Budget Gmail BYOD WiFi Apple App Employer-Employee Relationship Voice over Internet Protocol Avoiding Downtime Managed IT Services How To Office 365 Marketing BDR Password HIPAA Physical Security Applications Access Control Computing Conferencing Information Technology Hacker Website Analytics Office Tips Augmented Reality Storage Router Bring Your Own Device Virtual Private Network Big Data Health 2FA Help Desk Operating System Retail Computers Healthcare Risk Management Cooperation Free Resource Project Management Windows 7 Patch Management Save Money Microsoft 365 Remote Monitoring Firewall End of Support Vulnerability Vendor Management Solutions The Internet of Things Display Printer Paperless Office Windows 11 Social Infrastructure Going Green Monitoring Excel Document Management Cybercrime Customer Service Managed IT Service Remote Workers Telephone Scam Data loss Virtual Desktop LiFi Vulnerabilities Data storage Entertainment Data Privacy Outlook Images 101 Word Robot Mobility Money Telephone System Multi-Factor Authentication Cost Management Humor IT Management Sports Mouse VPN Employees Safety Meetings Integration Modem User Tip Administration Processor Computer Repair Mobile Security Holidays Data Storage Smart Technology Supply Chain Video Conferencing Settings Printing Customer Relationship Management Machine Learning Managed Services Provider Wireless Virtual Machines Content Filtering Professional Services Saving Time YouTube Hacking Cryptocurrency Maintenance Presentation Downloads Antivirus iPhone Wireless Technology Licensing Multi-Factor Security Tech Human Resources Google Wallet Social Network Telework IP Address Cyber security Tablet IoT Communitications Dark Web Cables CES Windows 8 Trends Supply Chain Management Laptop Alert Recovery Dark Data Google Calendar Term Google Apps Drones Managed IT Customer Resource management FinTech File Sharing Regulations Star Wars IT Assessment Hard Drives How To Microsoft Excel IT Maintenance Data Analysis Gamification Flexibility Halloween Domains Notifications Staff Value Business Intelligence Legislation Shortcuts Organization Travel Social Networking Google Maps Smart Devices Refrigeration Ransmoware Techology Fileless Malware Digital Security Cameras Hacks Content Remote Working Scary Stories Public Speaking Wearable Technology Memory Vendors Fun Comparison Google Play Be Proactive Health IT Lithium-ion battery Unified Threat Management Motherboard Data Breach Deep Learning Assessment Electronic Health Records Permissions Workforce Entrepreneur Unified Threat Management Directions Videos Wasting Time Threats Network Congestion Specifications Security Cameras Workplace Strategies Education Trend Micro User Error Microchip Internet Exlporer Software as a Service Undo Fraud Meta Mobile Computing Username Managing Costs Amazon Point of Sale eCommerce Search Black Friday SSID Best Practice Database Surveillance Virtual Assistant Outsource IT Media Network Management Buisness Tech Support IT Technicians Virtual Machine Environment Cookies Application Monitors Cyber Monday Medical IT Legal Proxy Server Reviews IT solutions Business Growth Tactics Development Hotspot Transportation Small Businesses IBM Websites Mirgation Hypervisor Displays Nanotechnology Optimization Cortana PowerPoint Shopping SharePoint Alt Codes Addiction Electronic Medical Records Language Employer/Employee Relationships Outsourcing Navigation Management PCI DSS Downtime Chatbots Screen Reader Writing Distributed Denial of Service Workplace Lenovo Gig Economy Hosted Solution Typing Service Level Agreement Internet Service Provider Competition Virtual Reality Computing Infrastructure Teamwork Hiring/Firing Evernote Paperless Server Management Regulations Compliance Private Cloud Identity Identity Theft Smart Tech Memes Knowledge Co-managed IT Google Drive Superfish Bookmark Download Net Neutrality Twitter Alerts SQL Server Technology Care User Business Communications Financial Data Error History 5G Connectivity IT Experience Social Engineering Break Fix Scams Google Docs Browsers Smartwatch Unified Communications Bitcoin Upload Procurement Running Cable Remote Computing Azure Hybrid Work

Blog Archive