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Top 5 Reasons Your Business Needs a New Website in 2023

January 17, 2023

It’s a new year and while so many people are thinking, “New Year, New Me,” as a business owner or marketing manager you may be thinking about business goals and “New Year, Better Business!” Investing in your website in 2023 can make a huge impact on your bottom line. Our team is here to help you through the website redesign process. Here are five reasons to redesign your website this year: Reason #1: Keep it Fresh Potential clients and customers often get their first impression of your business from your website. By updating it every few years, your clients get the impression your business matters to you. UX design describes a user’s experience — how they interact with, and experience

Virtual Event – How to Build a Great Cybersecurity Plan

January 12, 2023

You’re invited to a fireside chat on designing a great security model. Join us on Thursday, February 9 at 12:00 pm CT for a Virtual Event.

2023 Business Technology Trends

December 16, 2022

Today, every business is a technology business. Whether you are in retail, manufacturing, or healthcare, your company relies on a wealth of data, applications, and devices to spur growth and keep operations running. However, many businesses do not have internal IT talent. Instead, they rely on outsourced IT providers to deliver digital transformation and efficiency. Research shows IT outsourcing in the United States is projected to grow by 7.56%, resulting in a market volume of $208.5 billion in 2027. Technology moves incredibly fast. The latest and greatest solutions of today will be old news tomorrow. We know how important it is to keep up with the pace of change. So, as we move into 2023, here are the newest business

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Things to Consider when Making a Technology Plan for 2023

December 16, 2022

2022 is almost over! But first, it would be helpful to review the past twelve months: what you did well, what you could have done better, and what you would like to achieve next year. As you consider your business objectives for the year ahead, we strongly recommend you consider technology. Ideally, you should put the whole technology plan together! After all, every business today is a technology company. We all use digital tools, applications, and devices. They are the cornerstone of productivity and growth. Do not just use technology on the fly. Create a proactive strategy. Here are some things to consider. Link Technology to Profitability Technology will never drive meaningful business outcomes solely for the sake of technology.

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Trends in Data Privacy That You Should Have on Your Radar

November 21, 2022

If we have learned anything from the pandemic, it is the fact that anything can change at any time. We also found we will adjust to the change, learn to live with it, and even take advantage of it if possible. Unpredictability is the rule of the game, and what follows could be very interesting or boring. However, it would be helpful if we knew what to expect.  In the furor of “digital everything” in the last three years, we’ve seen practically every firm transition to digital businesses through digital marketing. Everyone needs to be online, everywhere, at all hours, and that is where businesses can get engaged. Not being online means the business can’t generate money.  Also, for businesses to

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6 Ways a Mobile App Can Improve Your Customer Experience

November 21, 2022

Maintaining client happiness is a top priority no matter where you work in. Every firm depends on providing top-notch customer experience and upholding a good level of client satisfaction. Smart business owners are aware that loyal clients provide businesses with a competitive advantage in the market. They are, therefore, eager to assess any strategy that promotes excellent customer experience. With the use of mobile websites and apps, clients can access information and receive outstanding customer care more quickly than ever, thanks to mobile technology. Presently, almost 15 billion people use mobile phones. Imagine using your mobile to provide services to at least ten billion people. As a business owner, your customers want mobile apps to respond quickly. The only thing

Quad Cities: Where do you get your cybersecurity news?

November 9, 2022

Twin State Tech was featured on Paula Sands Live and Living Local shows during October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Beth Tinsman, CEO & Founder, was invited to the shows to share some important information on how to be safe and secure in the digital world. Interview: How Outsmart Cyber Attackers Beth Tinsman, Founder, and CEO of Twin State Technical Services was invited to Paula Sands Live. Her interview urged anyone involved with a business to create a cybersecurity plan to outsmart cyber attackers. The show aired on October 19, 2022. Beth Tinsman shared that about 60% of people have been victims of cybercrime. Cybercrimes include compromised credit cards, mobile message scams, social media requests from people we don’t know, and fraudulent

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What’s the Difference Between Vulnerability Assessment & Vulnerability Management?

October 31, 2022

When it comes to cybersecurity, there are a lot of terms thrown around. Two of the most common are vulnerability assessment and vulnerability management. But what do they mean? And more importantly, what’s the difference between the two? 43% of cyber-attacks are targeted at small businesses, but only 14% are prepared to properly defend themselves. There’s no shortage of cybersecurity threats. To protect your organization’s data, you need a good understanding of vulnerabilities and how to manage them. Here’s a closer look at vulnerability assessment and vulnerability management and the key differences between the two. Defining Vulnerability Assessment and Vulnerability Management At a high level, a vulnerability assessment is simply a scan of your systems to identify potential security vulnerabilities.

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6 Things to Know Before You Get Cybersecurity Insurance

October 31, 2022

Many small businesses assume they don’t need cybersecurity insurance because they don’t store sensitive data, but that’s not always the case. Even if you don’t have customer Social Security numbers or credit card information on file, you could still be liable for damages if your site is hacked, and customer data is compromised. These security issues can break a small business financially, so it’s important to understand what your options are when it comes to cybersecurity insurance. 42% of small businesses suffered a cyberattack last year. What is Cybersecurity Insurance? Cybersecurity insurance is a specialized insurance policy that helps cover the costs associated with data breaches, cybercrime, and other digital threats. This type of insurance can help cover the costs

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How the Removal of Third-Party Cookies will Impact the Internet

October 5, 2022

Google is removing support for third-party cookies in 2024. This is huge, as two out of three people use Chrome as their browser, and it will largely impact the digital marketing industry – 83% of online marketers use third-party cookies. It is time to prepare and research alternatives. What Are Cookies? Cookies have existed for a while now (25-30 years), and they are key to digital marketing. In their most basic form, cookies are little documents stored on your browser that contain information about your online activities. They are created as soon as you connect to the page, and they immediately start collecting data. First-party cookies are cookies established and saved for future use by the website you visit. Digital

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Top 5 Reasons Your Business Needs a New Website in 2023

Virtual Event – How to Build a Great Cybersecurity Plan

6 Ways a Mobile App Can Improve Your Customer Experience

Quad Cities: Where do you get your cybersecurity news?

What’s the Difference Between Vulnerability Assessment & Vulnerability Management?

6 Things to Know Before You Get Cybersecurity Insurance

How the Removal of Third-Party Cookies will Impact the Internet

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