August 6, 2024
How Strategic IT Partnerships Can Drive Competitiveness in a Down Market
As the economic landscape continues to shift and uncertainty looms, businesses are facing a critical juncture: adapt and innovate, or risk being left behind. In times of economic downturn, it’s tempting to retrench and focus on cost-cutting measures. However, research from Gartner suggests that companies that prioritize innovation and calculated risk-taking are more likely to […]
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August 5, 2024
Weathering the Storm: Thrive During Economic Downturns
As we reflect on the current economic climate, I am reminded of the critical role that business IT support services play in helping firms navigate uncertainty. With the threat of recession still looming, companies must prioritize efficiency and profitability to stay ahead of the curve. At StarSevenSix, we’ve been advising our clients on the importance […]
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August 2, 2024
Recent ServiceNow Vulnerabilities: What You Need to Know
Recently, three critical security vulnerabilities were discovered in the ServiceNow platform, a widely-used IT service management solution. These flaws, identified as CVE-2024-4879, CVE-2024-5217, and CVE-2024-5178, have raised serious concerns among organizations that rely on ServiceNow for their IT operations. These vulnerabilities present significant risks, affecting over 105 organizations across various sectors, including government agencies, data […]
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July 29, 2024
Municipal Cybersecurity at a Crossroads: Reflections on the Columbus Attack
The recent cyber incident in Columbus, Ohio, underscores the critical importance of robust email security and employee training in defending against ransomware attacks. The city faced significant disruptions after an employee clicked on a malicious email link, leading to a ransomware attack that affected numerous city services, including 911 and 311 dispatch systems, and forced […]
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July 26, 2024
Decoding AI Alignment: A Strategic Imperative for Modern Businesses
I’ve been closely watching the evolving landscape of AI adoption in businesses. A recent article caught my attention, highlighting a critical issue that many organizations are grappling with: aligning AI systems with company values and interests. This challenge is becoming increasingly important as AI becomes more deeply integrated into business operations. One of the key […]
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July 19, 2024
Double Whammy: Microsoft Azure and CrowdStrike Outages Highlight Vulnerabilities in Cloud and Cybersecurity Services
On July 19, 2024, the tech world experienced a double shock as two significant outages disrupted operations across the globe. Both Microsoft Azure and CrowdStrike faced issues that not only caused widespread inconvenience but also underscored the critical importance of reliability and communication in cloud and cybersecurity services. Incident Summaries: Microsoft Azure Outage: CrowdStrike Outage: […]
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June 14, 2024
The AI Race: Security for AGI
Welcome back to the next blog in our series, “The AI Race.” Today, we’ll delve into a critical aspect of AI development that often goes under the radar: security. As we advance towards creating Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), securing these powerful technologies becomes paramount. Let’s explore why this is vital for your business and what […]
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June 13, 2024
The AI Race: Racing to the Trillion-Dollar Cluster
Welcome back to the next blog in our series, “The AI Race.” In this third installment, we’re going to dive into the immense challenges and opportunities that come with the rapid advancements in AI infrastructure. Specifically, we’ll discuss the race to build trillion-dollar clusters and what this means for businesses. The Industrial Mobilization for AI […]
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June 12, 2024
The AI Race: Preparing for Superintelligence
Today, we are excited to continue our series, “The AI Race.” In this installment, we’ll explore a concept that’s both thrilling and daunting: the intelligence explosion. This is a pivotal topic that every business professional should understand as we move towards a future dominated by artificial intelligence (AI). What is the Intelligence Explosion? The intelligence […]
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