If you are aware of the dangers of an unprotected account, you might have enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) to prevent attacks from threat actors. 2FA is a security feature that requires a user to enter a code sent to their phone or email, in addition to their...
Our client, VLMK Engineering + Design, came to us looking for help with their phone systems in their office. As a structural and civil engineering firm, they are constantly fielding client calls, coordinating with contractors, and connecting internally to bring their projects to completion. For them, communication is important. We were able to set them up with Microsoft 365 Business Voice, a cloud-based calling solution that fits their needs and has already been happily adopted by their team.
Windows 10 is approaching its end of life on October 14, 2025. Microsoft will stop releasing security patches after that date. Many clients have already upgraded to Windows 11 through the self-update mechanism provided by Microsoft or have purchased new assets and had...
QR codes are being used to deliver phishing links. In a phishing campaign estimated to have launched in May 2023, threat actors utilize QR codes to redirect users to a harmful location. This campaign targets someone’s Microsoft credentials and asks them to...
Microsoft launched the new version of Bing in February of 2023; on July 18, 2023, they announced Bing Chat Enterprise. Photo courtesy of Microsoft. The company cites corporate customers’ thoughts for this launch: “we’ve heard from many corporate customers who are...
Photo courtesy of Microsoft At Microsoft Inspire 2023, the annual event in which Microsoft partners get a look at what is coming in the next year for Microsoft, Microsoft finally announced pricing for Copilot: $30 per user per month for users who are at subscription...
Chainanalysis, a data firm that specializes in blockchain information, has released a mid-year report on crypto crime. Ransomware comes out swinging So far in 2023, ransomware is the only type of cryptocurrency-based crime that has seen an increase...
All VIP Support clients and their employees can now access our support portal at https://support.spiretech.com to create and view your support tickets. SpireTech Customer Portal Instead of emailing or calling in your support request, please consider using the...
SpireTech was incorporated as a business in February of 1993. It was not guaranteed to be a success. Scott Cook, current CEO, and the other founder had left their day jobs to pursue this dream. Scott had $500 in the bank and a new house to make payments on. He shared...
In June 2023, Apple unveiled the first spatial computer, a new AR headset that they want to revolutionize your workspace. Apple calls it Apple Vision Pro, and CEO Tim Cook says that it is “built upon decades of Apple innovation.” It’s about time Apple brought...