AI is really the talk of the town and is quickly becoming part of everyday business operations. Employees are using AI tools to draft emails, summarize meetings, analyze data, create content, and automate repetitive tasks. The productivity benefits are real—but so are the risks. Many organizations are rushing to embrace AI without establishing clear guidelines […]
Every summer, businesses bring on interns, seasonal employees, and temporary staff to help manage workloads, support special projects, and fill staffing gaps while full-time employees take vacations. These team members can add tremendous value and bring fresh perspectives. However, they can also introduce cybersecurity risks that many organizations overlook. The reality is that cybersecurity threats […]
Summer is supposed to be a time for vacations, family trips, backyard barbecues, and a little extra breathing room. But for many professionals, work doesn’t slow down just because the temperature goes up. Emails keep flooding in, meetings fill the calendar, and projects continue moving forward. That’s where Microsoft Copilot comes in. Built directly into […]
Think phishing emails are random? Think again. Today’s cybercriminals aren’t just blasting out generic scams and hoping someone clicks. They’re studying your role, your responsibilities and even how you communicate to craft attacks that feel real, relevant, and hard to spot. In other words, your job title isn’t just part of your identity… it’s part […]
Summer often means more travel, flexible schedules, and working remote from wherever you happen to be that day. Either your home office, coffee shop, or even the airport lounge. While that flexibility is great for productivity and morale, it also introduces new challenges when it comes to staying connected and protecting company data. The good […]
Excel Communications Is Now a BEI Company We’re pleased to announce that Excel Communications has officially joined BEI, marking an exciting new chapter for both organizations. This acquisition brings together two teams that share a common focus: delivering dependable technology and communication solutions while building long‑term, trusted relationships with clients. What Stays the Same We […]
Most small businesses don’t have an IT strategy, they have a reaction plan. Something breaks… you fix it. A new need pops up… you add a tool. Security concern… you patch it (hopefully). It works until it doesn’t. For a 25-person business, this reactive approach starts to create bigger problems: Unpredictable costs Security gaps Systems […]
When an employee leaves, most businesses focus on the visible side of offboarding like exit interviews, returning laptops, and wrapping up projects. But behind the scenes, there’s a much bigger risk that often gets overlooked: security gaps that stay open long after the employee is gone. And those gaps? They don’t just sit quietly. They […]
A client recently asked us this thoughtful question, and it sparked a broader conversation. AI tools are quickly becoming part of the everyday workflow especially inside Microsoft apps like Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel. Some organizations prefer to use 3rd party AI tools outside of Copilot such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. But as more […]
Most of us check email before we’ve even had our first cup of coffee. It’s where work happens like approvals, invoices, file shares, quick decisions. For all the talk about Slack and Teams replacing it, email is still the backbone of business communication. Which is exactly why it’s still the number one way attackers get […]