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Waident’s Christmas Tech WishList
Ho-ho-ho! At Waident, we love good tech, and just like last year, we've curated a dazzling Christmas Tech Wishlist. Dive into the holiday spirit with this collection and discover inspiration for your own Wishlist or get a tech-infused gift idea for your friends...
5 Steps to Averting Data Disaster
You have a key client presentation tomorrow. You're about to launch a new product. You have a big deal pending. What happens if you have a disaster and your key systems go down? Do you have days or weeks to recover? Probably not. So you back up your data, right? You...
Curious Tech – November
I know you missed Curious Tech! Here are my November Technology findings: Moss Air Purifier Eco-friendly, and cool looking. This unique device not only cleanses the air but also revitalizes it, creating a...
AI: Security Concerns and 4 Ways to Mitigate Them
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days. A constant stream of new stories and technology platforms all tout the benefits of AI and how it will change our lives or stories about how AI is bad and will destroy our lives. Extremes at both ends and limited...
Is It Time to Fire Your IT Support?
We've all been there - whether we're the CEO, CTO, or IT Manager. We hire or are hired for one particular job (like software development or strategic planning), and then wake up one day and realize that the job is not getting done to our satisfaction. Is it a bad fit?...
OMG, Your Technology Budget is How Much?
Yes, we’re heading into budget season again – time to lift your focus from the day-to-day business to plan one to three years out. Let’s face it – most of us don’t look forward to creating and managing a budget (except the CFOs – God bless them). My experience,...
To Team or Not to Team – That is the Question
They say that the definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I often see companies doing crazy things. They hire a single IT person to handle all of their technology needs. That person hasn’t got the breadth of...
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Change is never easy, even if you’re getting out of a relationship that’s no longer working for you. We know this from experience. Nearly every time we bring on a new client, they’ve recently broken up with their old IT firm or had employees quit or get fired. ...
It’s the People, Stupid
Have you ever heard the technology acronym PEBKAC? Or maybe PICNIC or an ID-10T error? If not, I’ll let you in on this secret IT slang: PEBKAC - "Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair” PICNIC - "Problem In Chair Not In Computer" ID-10T error - "Idiot error" Funny...
The End of The Life Of The Windows 2012 R2 Server
On October 31, 2023, Windows 2012 R2 Server will reach its end of life. Microsoft will cease all support of this product, including security updates. Continuing to use it after the deadline will put your business at risk. If you don’t know if your company is currently...
Data Encryption: Best Practices for Business Owners
Waident’s cybersecurity philosophy is simple: Hackers hack easy targets, so the more layers of security an organization puts in place the harder the effort to penetrate and the less attractive a target it becomes. Encryption is one of those important layers. It is a...
Waident Recognized on the INC. 5000™ List of Fastest Growing Companies
We are announcing a major milestone in our journey – being recognized as the #3076 company on the prestigious INC. 5000™ list. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our incredible team and our valued customers' unwavering support. As we...
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