--- title: SeedSpark Blogs | Business Growth Services in Charlotte, N.C. | Digital Age (2) description: Digital Age | We'll keep you and your small to medium sized business on track and up to date in the ever evolving world of technology and digital. 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Last week's Consumer Electronics Show showcased innovative new products from dozens of tech companies whose collective goal is to revolutionize our daily lives. The flood of new products can be ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Jan 13, 2020 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/ces2020_innovations) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/inside_it_vs_managed_services&title=Should%20I%20Hire%20an%20Inside%20IT%20Guy?&description=Many%20companies%20have%20traditionally%20hired%20an%20internal%20IT%20team%20for%20their%20tech%20needs,%20but%20is%20that%20the%20best%20approach%20for%20your%20own%20company) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/inside_it_vs_managed_services&text=Should%20I%20Hire%20an%20Inside%20IT%20Guy?%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/inside_it_vs_managed_services) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/inside_it_vs_managed_services&title=Should%20I%20Hire%20an%20Inside%20IT%20Guy?&summary=Many%20companies%20have%20traditionally%20hired%20an%20internal%20IT%20team%20for%20their%20tech%20needs,%20but%20is%20that%20the%20best%20approach%20for%20your%20own%20company) ## [Should I Hire an Inside IT Guy?](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/inside_it_vs_managed_services) Growth in any business almost always means more technology is being brought into the workflow. Whether it be hardware or software upgrades, the transition towards a more tech-integrated culture is bound to come with some headaches. Traditionally, it’s this point that companies would hire an ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Jan 02, 2020 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/inside_it_vs_managed_services) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/teams_phone_system&title=What%20is%20Phone%20System%20in%20Microsoft%20Teams?&description=Phone%20System%20in%20Microsoft%20Teams%20is%20packed%20with%20features%20that%20streamline%20team%20communication%20to%20optimize%20workflows%20and%20increase%20efficiency.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/teams_phone_system&text=What%20is%20Phone%20System%20in%20Microsoft%20Teams?%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/teams_phone_system) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/teams_phone_system&title=What%20is%20Phone%20System%20in%20Microsoft%20Teams?&summary=Phone%20System%20in%20Microsoft%20Teams%20is%20packed%20with%20features%20that%20streamline%20team%20communication%20to%20optimize%20workflows%20and%20increase%20efficiency.) ## [What is Phone System in Microsoft Teams?](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/teams_phone_system) A lot has changed in modern businesses, but the basic phone call – or one of its modern variants – is still foundational. With many businesses adopting the Office 365 suite of programs to conduct their work, Microsoft developed Phone System. This service works hand in hand with Microsoft Teams, ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Dec 26, 2019 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/teams_phone_system) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/managedservices_provsre&title=Managed%20Services:%20Proactive%20vs.%20Reactive&description=Managed%20Service%20Providers%20take%20the%20stress%20of%20IT%20services%20off%20of%20businesses,%20but%20what%20is%20the%20difference%20between%20reactive%20and%20proactive%20managed%20services) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/managedservices_provsre&text=Managed%20Services:%20Proactive%20vs.%20Reactive%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/managedservices_provsre) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/managedservices_provsre&title=Managed%20Services:%20Proactive%20vs.%20Reactive&summary=Managed%20Service%20Providers%20take%20the%20stress%20of%20IT%20services%20off%20of%20businesses,%20but%20what%20is%20the%20difference%20between%20reactive%20and%20proactive%20managed%20services) ## [Managed Services: Proactive vs. Reactive](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/managedservices_provsre) What are Managed Service Providers? By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Dec 18, 2019 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/managedservices_provsre) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/internet_slowdown&title=Why%20is%20My%20Internet%20Slow?&description=Slow%20internet%20speeds%20can%20have%20a%20variety%20of%20causes.%20Learn%20ways%20to%20diagnose%20and%20treat%20slow%20internet%20speeds%20before%20you%20call%20tech%20support.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/internet_slowdown&text=Why%20is%20My%20Internet%20Slow?%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/internet_slowdown) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/internet_slowdown&title=Why%20is%20My%20Internet%20Slow?&summary=Slow%20internet%20speeds%20can%20have%20a%20variety%20of%20causes.%20Learn%20ways%20to%20diagnose%20and%20treat%20slow%20internet%20speeds%20before%20you%20call%20tech%20support.) ## [Why is My Internet Slow?](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/internet_slowdown) Slow internet speeds are frustrating, but it can also be hindering for businesses that depend on access to high speed internet to accomplish their goals. While any number of issues may be the culprit behind a speed slow down, there are several steps that can be taken to diagnose – and potentially ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Dec 10, 2019 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/internet_slowdown) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/end-of-life-windows-7&title=What%20is%20End%20of%20Life%20for%20Windows%207?&description=End%20of%20life%20is%20the%20term%20that%20Microsoft%20uses%20to%20identify%20the%20period%20when%20the%20company%20will%20no%20longer%20support%20an%20operating%20system%20or%20application.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/end-of-life-windows-7&text=What%20is%20End%20of%20Life%20for%20Windows%207?%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/end-of-life-windows-7) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/end-of-life-windows-7&title=What%20is%20End%20of%20Life%20for%20Windows%207?&summary=End%20of%20life%20is%20the%20term%20that%20Microsoft%20uses%20to%20identify%20the%20period%20when%20the%20company%20will%20no%20longer%20support%20an%20operating%20system%20or%20application.) ## [What is End of Life for Windows 7?](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/end-of-life-windows-7) End of life is the term that Microsoft uses to identify the period when the company will no longer support an operating system or application. In this case, it means that, as of Jan.14, 2020, Microsoft will move on from Windows 7 and no longer patch security holes in the operating system. By [Robert Griffin](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/robert-griffin)   Oct 18, 2019 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/end-of-life-windows-7) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-power-of-email-signatures&title=The%20Power%20of%20Email%20Signatures&description=Most%20communication%20today%20is%20done%20by%20email,%20with%20an%20estimated%20269%20billion%20emails%20sent%20per%20day.%20With%20its%20continually%20increasing%20presence,%20a%20consistent%20email%20signature%20has%20become%20an%20important%20part%20of%20your%20corporate%20identity.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-power-of-email-signatures&text=The%20Power%20of%20Email%20Signatures%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-power-of-email-signatures) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-power-of-email-signatures&title=The%20Power%20of%20Email%20Signatures&summary=Most%20communication%20today%20is%20done%20by%20email,%20with%20an%20estimated%20269%20billion%20emails%20sent%20per%20day.%20With%20its%20continually%20increasing%20presence,%20a%20consistent%20email%20signature%20has%20become%20an%20important%20part%20of%20your%20corporate%20identity.) ## [The Power of Email Signatures](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-power-of-email-signatures) Most communication today is done by email, with an estimated 269 billion emails sent per day. With its continually increasing presence, a consistent email signature has become an important part of your corporate identity. By [Taylor Dolinger](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/taylor-dolinger)   Aug 16, 2018 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-power-of-email-signatures) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/dont-forget-to-lock-the-door-security-in-2018-with-some-old-school-weapons&title=Don't%20Forget%20to%20Lock%20the%20Door:%20Security%20in%202018%20with%20Some%20Old%20School%20Weapons&description=Greatly%20enhance%20the%20security%20of%20your%20most%20vital%20computing%20assets%20and%20prevent%20a%20devastating%20cyber%20attack%20or%20network%20breach%20with%20these%20four%20simple%20cyber%20security%20strategies!) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/dont-forget-to-lock-the-door-security-in-2018-with-some-old-school-weapons&text=Don't%20Forget%20to%20Lock%20the%20Door:%20Security%20in%202018%20with%20Some%20Old%20School%20Weapons%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/dont-forget-to-lock-the-door-security-in-2018-with-some-old-school-weapons) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/dont-forget-to-lock-the-door-security-in-2018-with-some-old-school-weapons&title=Don't%20Forget%20to%20Lock%20the%20Door:%20Security%20in%202018%20with%20Some%20Old%20School%20Weapons&summary=Greatly%20enhance%20the%20security%20of%20your%20most%20vital%20computing%20assets%20and%20prevent%20a%20devastating%20cyber%20attack%20or%20network%20breach%20with%20these%20four%20simple%20cyber%20security%20strategies!) ## [Don't Forget to Lock the Door: Security in 2018 with Some Old School Weapons](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/dont-forget-to-lock-the-door-security-in-2018-with-some-old-school-weapons) As the technology and network security landscape continues to expand, we find that many of the small, proactive measures users can take to strengthen their security get lost in the wake of the next big thing. While these strategies may seem insignificant, they set the foundation for a larger ... By [Chad Jenkins](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/chad-jenkins)   Jun 20, 2018 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/dont-forget-to-lock-the-door-security-in-2018-with-some-old-school-weapons) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/new-strain-of-ransomware-encrypts-email-inboxes&title=New%20Strain%20of%20Ransomware%20Encrypts%20Email%20Inboxes&description=A%20new%20type%20of%20ransomware%20is%20coming%20for%20cloud%20email%20inboxes.%20While%20this%20particular%20strain%20was%20developed%20by%20white%20hat%20hackers%20and%20hasn't%20been%20seen%20in%20the%20wild%20yet,%20it's%20a%20wake%20up%20call%20for%20those%20who%20use%20cloud-based%20email%20services%20like%20Gmail%20or%20Exchange.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/new-strain-of-ransomware-encrypts-email-inboxes&text=New%20Strain%20of%20Ransomware%20Encrypts%20Email%20Inboxes%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/new-strain-of-ransomware-encrypts-email-inboxes) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/new-strain-of-ransomware-encrypts-email-inboxes&title=New%20Strain%20of%20Ransomware%20Encrypts%20Email%20Inboxes&summary=A%20new%20type%20of%20ransomware%20is%20coming%20for%20cloud%20email%20inboxes.%20While%20this%20particular%20strain%20was%20developed%20by%20white%20hat%20hackers%20and%20hasn't%20been%20seen%20in%20the%20wild%20yet,%20it's%20a%20wake%20up%20call%20for%20those%20who%20use%20cloud-based%20email%20services%20like%20Gmail%20or%20Exchange.) ## [New Strain of Ransomware Encrypts Email Inboxes](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/new-strain-of-ransomware-encrypts-email-inboxes) A new type of ransomware is coming for cloud email inboxes. While this particular strain was developed by white hat hackers and hasn't been seen in the wild yet, it's a wake-up call for those who use cloud-based email services like Gmail or Exchange. According to KnowBe4, this kind of ransomware ... By [Taylor Dolinger](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/taylor-dolinger)   Jun 14, 2018 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/new-strain-of-ransomware-encrypts-email-inboxes) [Content Title](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/topic/digital-age/page/2#) Description ### Search ### Recent Posts [ Building a Resilient Business: Strategies for Navigating Economic Uncertainty ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/building-a-resilient-business-strategies-for-navigating-economic-uncertainty) [Chad Jenkins](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/chad-jenkins) Feb 1, 2024 [ Harnessing Data for Business Success: A Comprehensive Guide to Data-Driven Decision-Making ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/harnessing-data-for-business-success-a-comprehensive-guide-to-data-driven-decision-making) [Chad Jenkins](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/chad-jenkins) Jan 8, 2024 [ Top Business Trends of 2024: Strategies for Growth and Success ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/top-business-trends-of-2024-strategies-for-growth-and-success) [Chad Jenkins](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/chad-jenkins) Jan 4, 2024 [ Empowering Organizations with CISA's Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 Toolkit ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/empowering-organizations-with-cisas-cybersecurity-awareness-month-2023-toolkit) [Patrick Kinsley](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/patrick-kinsley) Oct 26, 2023 [ Four Essential Steps to Enhance Your Online Safety ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/four-essential-steps-to-enhance-your-online-safety) [Patrick Kinsley](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/patrick-kinsley) Oct 19, 2023 ### Popular Posts [ The 8 Best Productivity Tools Included with Microsoft 365 ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/meet_office365) [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams) - Apr 21, 2021 [ Bots Are Stealing MFA Codes and Accessing Accounts - The New Cyber Threat in 2021 ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/mfa-code-stealing) [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams) - Nov 3, 2021 [ What is Windows 11 S Mode and Should You Use It? ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/windows11-smode) [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams) - Sep 17, 2021 [ Alternatives to Using SMS for 2-factor Authentication ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/alternatives-to-using-sms-for-2-factor-authentication) [Robert Griffin](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/robert-griffin) - Mar 9, 2023 [ How to Use Shifts in Microsoft Teams for Your Organization ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/shifts_microsoft_teams) [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams) - Jul 2, 2020 ## Growth Is Just One Click Away Want to chat? 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