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Everything You Need to Know About Wireless Site Surveys

In a previous blog, we discussed the steps you can take to eliminate dead zones in your office or building. One of the steps we recommended was conducting a wireless...
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WiFi Site Surveys: How to Eliminate Dead Zones and Fix Poor Wireless Performance

Whether it’s your workplace, your home or even your favorite store or restaurant, you probably know the spots in each place with the strongest wifi signal and best cell reception....
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Five Network Security Risks Created by Windows EOL

At the time of its release on July 22, 2009, Windows 7 was arguably the most secure desktop operating system at that time. As mentioned in previous blogs (EOL Dates:...
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Windows 7 EOL: 3 Things To Do Right Now

Support for Windows 7 comes to an end on January 14, 2020. As we discussed in a previous blog, there are several important Windows 7 EOL milestones that you should...
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Everything You Need to Know About Amazon Go

Depending on how the store is staffed, and the length of lines at the checkout, your weekly grocery shopping can range from quick and easy to exhausting and frustrating. Amazon...
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Retail Chains Using Cisco’s Meraki to Maintain Data Security

Retail chains worry about a lot more than just sales figures and customer happiness. They must also deal with store operations, supply chain issues, data security (for both themselves and...
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10 Things To Know About PCI Compliance

While consumers are focused on protecting their credit cards from fraud, retailers and credit card companies are busy maintaining their PCI Compliance standards so that consumers stay protected. PCI DSS...
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EOL Dates: Windows 7, Windows POSReady 7 & POSReady 2009

When Microsoft launches a new version of Windows, it kicks off End of Life processes for the previous version. This creates a cascading affect: users adjusting to the new updates...
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Securing POS Systems: How to Protect Your Retail Network from Breaches and Downtime

Point-of-sale (POS) systems are one of the most targeted entry points for cyberattacks in retail. Why? Because they handle sensitive customer data—payment information, transaction records, and operational systems—all in one...