Technology & Security News

In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, Operational Technology (OT) plays a crucial role in ensuring efficiency, safety, and productivity. While Information Technology (IT) manages data and digital systems, OT focuses on monitoring, controlling, and optimizing physical processes, making it indispensable for industries like manufacturing, energy, and transportation.

Over the past 45 years, we've proudly worn many hats and embraced numerous "terms of endearment" – Technology Solutions Provider, Integrator, VAR, IT Provider, MSP, MSSP, Techie, Geeks, The Nerds, and more. These titles reflect our journey and commitment to helping businesses solve everyday problems, from paper jams in printers to strategic vision planning for infrastructure build-outs in major enterprises and multi-site campuses in the education field.

One solution at the frontline of innovation is Juniper's AI-Driven Network, a transformative technological advancement capable of enhancing your organization's efficiency and cost-effectiveness, offering unprecedented value to your operations.

The key to unlocking this unprecedented increase in productivity lies in effectively utilizing all the applications that Microsoft 365 has to offer. By harnessing the full potential of each app, you can pave the way for significant time savings, ultimately leading to heightened efficiency and performance across the board.

Managing IT operations can be overwhelming, often stretching internal IT teams thin and diverting focus from strategic initiatives. At K Group Companies, within our Standard Computer Systems division, we recognize the challenges faced by businesses. 

Google and Yahoo are poised to implement substantial modifications to their respective email authentication frameworks. These updates center around the Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) protocol, a critical component in fortifying the security and reliability of electronic communications.

Cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace. Traditional security measures are no longer sufficient to protect your organization from advanced and sophisticated attacks. As a result, there's a growing need for more proactive and comprehensive security solutions. This is where XDR (Extended Detection and Response) comes into play, revolutionizing the way your organization approaches cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity breaches are on the rise, impacting organizations of all sizes and businesses in every industry. Being based in Michigan, a recent case that hits close to home for us, is the Lansing Community College (LCC) cyber breach.