The Ethics of AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept to an integral part of our daily lives. From self-driving cars and virtual assistants to sophisticated algorithms that influence
60% of companies that lose their data will shut down within six months.(1) This startling statistic highlights data loss's devastating impact on businesses. In an age where data is critical, ensuring its protection
In your business, you constantly juggle chaos, with your team pulling in multiple directions. Small businesses often face smaller teams working together to complete a large workload—everything from accounting, staff management, ordering, operations,
Dictionary.com defines the word logo as a graphic representation or symbol of a company name, trademark, abbreviation, etc., often uniquely designed for ready recognition. However, a logo is more than just that. A
What is Colocation in a Data Center? In today's digital landscape, the need for businesses to have reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure to support their operations cannot be understated. This is where colocation,
Sierra Experts is an IT managed service and support provider headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. Hera at Sierra, we provide a comprehensive range of cyber security services in remote monitoring and management of computing
Here are five biggest cybersecurity mistakes that can bring serious damage to your business. We curated this list from our experience managing cybersecurity for businesses and professionals. 1. Only focus on breaches that
International Podcast Day, celebrated on September 30th since 2014. We have seen a huge rise of popularity in Podcasts in the past few years, it changed people’s way of enjoying audio entertainment completely.
In every successful business, Marketing is one department that plays a vital role in promoting the business to the public. And here at Sierra Experts, our Marketing department does more than promoting for
Here at Sierra Experts, we provide various managed services across the board. That is why we hire people like Steve DiVittis to ensure that all our customer’s needs are taken care of. In
There is no surprise that people read the most during the summer months. Nothing is more relaxing than hanging out in the sun and diving into a good book. The only issue is,
The role of the Server Operations Engineer is responsible for installing, managing, and upgrading systems and servers within Sierra Experts. One of the many wonderful engineers we have in this role is Scott
History of Social Media Day: World Social Media Day was first recognized on June, 30 2010. Social media day was created to raise awareness of the social impact of media on global communication.
Here at Sierra Experts, we provide various managed services across the board. That is why we hire people like Adam Woodcock to ensure that all our customer’s needs are taken care of. In
Electronic data has become one of the most important aspects of any type of work in the digital age; without it, work would stop, and money would disappear. That is why data backup
The role of the Server Operations Engineer is vital to not only the customers, but the success of the company. Sierra Experts prides itself on having people in this role that have a
You can call, text, or video chat anyone from your mobile device, but imagine a world without global unified communications. We would live in a stagnant world if businesses didn't have the
What better way to prepare for Earth Day then by recognizing some technological advancements that are helping to save our planet. Humans have sadly been destroying the earth for a while now,
When it comes to becoming a successful business there are multiple roles that come to mind. One important person that helps drive the idea of the brand is the Marketing Specialist. From
Here at Sierra Experts, we take pride in getting to know our employees, we’re like a family here! This month we wanted to put the spotlight on one team member, Aaron Brown. Aaron
To say that we depend heavily on our phones and gadgets is an understatement. As we are hyper-connected with friends, family, and strangers via social media, we can sometimes miss what is
This week’s Sierra Spotlight is Josh Knox. Josh is the Manager of our Support team and a member of our Service Delivery department here at Sierra Experts. He has been a part
Valentine's Day 2022 sees a unique challenge for people's dating lives. Some people think that things have gone back to normal after the pandemic, but that isn’t entirely true. Since 2020, dating
Time for our next Sierra Spotlight. This week we are spotlighting Sierra’s Vice President of Sales, Mark Sokolowski. Mark has been with Sierra Experts for about 3 years now. He worked on the
Sierra Experts is about to MythBusters on everyone and crack the code to all the myths and stigmas that surround the ideas of working the tech. There are plenty of misconceptions about
Today is Data Privacy Day! January 28th reminds us to review our data usage from the previous year. It’s an excellent opportunity to evaluate our personal cybersecurity and make sure that we
As we enter this new year, it is important to look at some new and exciting tech-based trends that will be taking over the technology realm in 2022. From robotics to social media,
Our next Sierra Spotlight is our very own Stacy Freshwater. Stacy is the CFO for Sierra Experts. This month is her 15 year anniversary with the company! In her current role, she administers
As Andy Williams sang, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year”, and that means family, friends, presents, and most importantly… cookies! Have you ever wondered what your favorite cookie might say about
Today is National App Day, not to be mistaken for National Appetizer Day. This day is all about the celebration of apps that allow us to explore, learn, entertain, and more. National App
You might be wondering what technology can possibly have to do with Thanksgiving. Using technology might not be the first thought when prepping and preparing for your turkey day feast, but it a
Still have no idea what to be for Halloween? Have no fear! We put together a list of simple and clever Halloween costumes that are perfect for the office or that Halloween party
Windows is going to the Cloud. No – we’re not talking about the puffy ones in the sky. Microsoft just announced a new product that will let you stream Windows 10 or
Did you know…there are over 1 billion Windows-powered PCs in use around the world; and hackers just found a way into all of them. What is the vulnerability? The security flaw, known
"Hi, Can I Talk to you About your Cars Extended Warranty." If you have a cell phone, chances are you have received one of these annoying robocalls. The good news is change
Microsoft is officially confirming the name for the next release of Windows today: Windows 11. After months of teases, hints of the number 11, and a giant Windows 11 leak, Microsoft’s new operating
Last week a ransomware attack knocked the Colonial Pipeline offline, and it’s kind of a big deal. They ended up paying their attackers $5 dollars. Let’s look at what happened and how this
Whether you work in tech or not, you may have heard that there is a global computer chip shortage. This week the CEO of Cisco said this problem could persist for another 6
530 million Facebook user’s information was stolen in a breach. If you live in Pittsburgh like us, the Pittsburgh Parking Authority just had a data breach affecting 21 million users this week.
If you have been on the internet recently you have probably heard about NFTs and how they are selling for crazy amounts of money. These NFTs offer a blockchain-created certificate of authenticity
Something is happening in Australia that might seem hard to believe. They are fighting with Big Tech and it has interesting consequences. Let’s look at what has been going on and what it
It has been almost a year of virtual meetings. While some have been enjoying the casual attire and comfort of their living room, others have encountered some new challenges while working from home.
MeWe is currently the No.1 downloaded social app and the No. 3 overall downloaded app in the Google Play Store. This new social media site added 2.5 million new users in just the
It’s a new year. The new calendar creates a fresh start for a lot of people both personally and in their businesses. In 2020 we spent more time online than any year before!
An advisory was published by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Sunday that stated hackers had penetrated a US Federal Agency. The method of hacking used was a new and unique form
Taking over may be an exaggeration, but there will be more robots around the Burgh. Autonomous delivery robots have been legalized and classified as pedestrians in PA. These little guys can weigh up
We have all been using video chat this year more than ever before. Here are some of the updates Microsoft Teams has made to improve your virtual meetings. Large Gallery View You will
Regardless of your industry, social media is no longer an optional part of your marketing strategy. In the U.S., people spend an average of 2 hours on social media every day. That number
Don’t get us wrong, we love technology. We use it every day! The amazing advancements that have been made over the last decade have changed the way we live. However, over the last
94% of cyber-threats start with an email. It is important that everyone in your company is aware of the signs of phishing. Here are 10 warning signs that the email you received may
Cyberattacks are increasing every year. Your organization’s cyber safety requires a proactive approach. You would not wait until someone walks into your house and steals something to decide to put a lock on
Microsoft has extended its support of Windows 10, version 1803 for 6 more months. To help ease the pressure on IT staff impacted by COVID-19, Microsoft has pushed back the end of service
What is the “Apple Tax”? In case you weren’t aware, Apple automatically takes a 30% cut of app revenue for all purchases. This "Apple Tax" has added up to nearly $275 billion in
Your business needs help! Maybe you are growing and can no longer handle your IT needs internally. You currently use a Managed Service Provider (MSP) but don’t feel like it is the right
What is TikTok? TikTok is a social media platform that started off as a “lip-syncing” app. It has grown to be one of the most popular social media platforms (especially with teenagers) with
These last few months have been crazy for all of us. We are fortunate to be able to continue to grow and serve our customers through this difficult time. Sierra Experts is proud
Disasters come in a variety of shapes and sizes. What’s important is that you have a plan in place prior to them occurring. 46% of users experience data loss every year! This is
As more of our life becomes digital it is no surprise that the need for digital forensics increases exponentially every year. However, IT forensics can still be a confusing topic for some. If
You can’t avoid it any longer, you realized that a portion of your advertising dollars need to go to digital ads. Google is so ingrained in our daily routines that it has become
It can be hard to sort through all of the headlines these days about COVID-19. As the full impact of it continues to unfold, we want to focus on some ways that the
Over 4.7 million people in the U.S. work remote full time. Whether you are permanently working remote or just temporarily working from home, we have compiled some tech tips to help make your
Amongst the spread of COVID-19 many companies are preparing for their employees to work from home. However, if you do not have the proper remote set up, it could cause a serious disruption
Your email is probably open all day at work. You might even be using it during the hours you aren’t at the office. Email is where much of our business takes place now.
We are excited to have so many announcements in February we decided they need their own blog. First off, we have expanded the sales team! Michael and Mark will be working with customers
It seems like every week we hear of another data breach or leak. Some notable past occurrences have been; Marriot exposed information of 383 million guests. 540 million records were exposed from Facebook
There are a lot of benefits to outsourcing your IT support. Increase quality and expertise, reduced financial costs, improve efficiency and more. Here are some indicators that you should explore an outsourced IT
If you still haven’t upgraded to Windows 10, now is the time! A decade after its release, Windows 7 is still popular. In October, 36% of all active PCs were still running it,
As 2019 comes to an end, we are not only starting a new year, but a new decade! Technology has advanced so much over the last 10 years and we have no reason
There is some debate whether industry 4.0 is just a clever marketing term or an actual industrial revolution, but regardless, technology is advancing, and it is impacting industries like manufacturing now more than
Everyone wants to be on the top of the Google Search Results when someone is looking for businesses similar to theirs. Yet, there are still a lot of misconceptions and mystery when it
Your business is unique, and your software might need to be too! We rely on technology so much to carry out our daily operations. It seems like there must already be a program
October is known for being a month filled with ghosts and goblins, but did you know October is also dedicated to something that can be as equally scary? This month we recognize National
What is happening with Domino’s? The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Domino’s Pizza after a federal court ruled a blind person can sue under the ADA after he couldn’t fully
If you ask a business owner what the most important aspect of their business is, you might get a plethora of answers. At the root of any answer you get will be the