Last Updated on December 3, 2024 Smart devices, software, robot vacuums. These technologies make life easier, perhaps too easy. The more we rely on digital technology, the more opportunities cybercriminals might find. The European Union wants to put a stop to this and on October 10, 2024, approved the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). This law…
Last Updated on October 4, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a thing of the future. It is driving the digital revolution that is affecting our lives on every front. From more efficient business processes to breakthrough innovations. AI offers opportunities. But as with any great force, comes responsibility. Because AI must not…
Last Updated on July 3, 2024 Ready to make your working day easier and more enjoyable with Microsoft 365 Copilot? This AI tool has access to your 365 environment and provides the most accurate answers to all your questions at lightning speed. Think of it as your new digital employee with all your organisation’s information…
Last Updated on April 18, 2024 ChatGPT and other generative ai tools are capable of quickly generating texts and images. As with writing good prompts for text, it is also crucial to provide good description when generating images. We took the test and created an awareness training campaign using ChatGPT 4.0. Also read our previous…
Last Updated on February 2, 2024 Businesses and users log in daily to access information and programs. We constantly wonder if these logins are still good enough. Do they guarantee our security or are we at risk of being hacked? Unfortunately, the passwords we create ourselves are no longer good enough. At Safe-Connect we were…
Last Updated on December 19, 2023 The end of 2023 is in sight. In recent months, we saw a lot of Ai developments along both the Microsoft and Google sides. Currently, only the Microsoft AI managed to spread to the general public. They accomplished this with Bing Chat (Enterprise) and DALL-E3, for example. 2 Powerful…
Last Updated on December 11, 2023 Microsoft is taking the lead in making Artificial Intelligence (AI) accessible to a wide audience. Helpful AI tools allow you to perform tasks faster and more efficiently without extra effort or stress. You can think of those tools as an extension of your expertise. With its latest developments and…
Last Updated on March 14, 2024 Microsoft’s AI train is gaining momentum. And to top it off, Microsoft Ignite 2023 is adding a touch of inspiration. Satya Nadella, CEO of the big tech company, has a clear final destination in mind; create virtual assistants that help you with any task in your life. Philosophical? Maybe….
Last Updated on November 30, 2023 Bing Chat was born in Microsoft Edge in February 2023, and its birth was embraced by many. Users worldwide are widely adopting this handy AI tool. It’s no secret that it comes with many useful features. The chatbot has access to everything on the internet, allowing you to receive…
Last Updated on March 15, 2023 Talk about a hot topic! With energy prices increasingly in the spotlight, organizations are raising a pressing question: What does the price tag of a local server look like compared to a Cloud server? The impact of rising energy prices You probably have already glanced at your energy bill….
Last Updated on August 4, 2023 Say goodbye to a plethora of cables USB C will become the standard charging protocol for small- to medium-sized electronic devices starting in the fall of 2024. Convenient, because you only need 1 type of cable for all your devices. It’s a decision that took years, but is the…
Last Updated on August 4, 2023 With Microsoft Azure, we monitor part of your IT infrastructure. This results in a proactive management that protects your organization from digital threats and is one step ahead of cybercrime every time. Are you already using our Managed Services? In this blog we explain how we use the Azure…
Last Updated on August 4, 2023 Are you enjoying strong passwords with Bitwarden yet? The trusted password manager has spent the last few years building a community that strives together to create a more secure digital world. They do this by managing login credentials, generating strong passwords and offering a range of useful features. You…
Last Updated on August 4, 2023 Tech companies and Open Source projects aim for the highest level of security. They do this by using so-called ‘Bug Bounties’. A concept where ethical hackers are rewarded for finding weaknesses in a system and properly reporting it to the related company. Ethical hackers, also called ‘White Hat hackers’,…
Last Updated on August 4, 2023 We are working more and more in a digital environment. This is accompanied by more services, more applications and a plethora of accounts. Handy because it can speed up our work, but entering our password every time? Let’s face it; no one likes to do that. Fortunately, a password…
Last Updated on May 30, 2024 The 5 biggest advantages of connecting a legacy system like AS400 to Azure Virtual Desktop: The AS400 system can be retained without migration Working from home becomes possible via the Remote App on desktop computers and Thin clients The connection with AVD increases the security of the AS400 user…
Last Updated on May 30, 2024 As a company, it is important to set up proper security in Microsoft 365. Previously, we wrote a blog about what Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is and how it can protect an organization and its employees. Currently, it is the baseline when it comes to login security. By now, we…
Last Updated on August 4, 2023 In November 2021, the Azure DDoS protection platform managed to deflect an attack of 3.47 terabits per second. This protection protected the customer from financial damage and ensured continuity. What is a DDoS attack? A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a cyber attack where an extraordinary amount…
Last Updated on May 30, 2024 You’ve probably heard of End-to-end Encryption before. Especially if you use Whatsapp regularly. Messages and calls are end-to-end encrypted so no one outside the chat can read or listen to them. Sounds good. But how does that actually work and in what environments is it used? We will be…
Last Updated on August 4, 2023 The black and white code that experienced its growth during the pandemic; is it safe? The digital acceleration sparked by the corona pandemic introduced us to various technologies. Many learned to work remotely within a digital work environment. It was not only in the corporate culture that we saw…
Last Updated on May 30, 2024 Find out how we did it Connecting a smart door intercom to Microsoft Teams. That sounds interesting! We at Safe-Connect agreed. We found a way to operate the door and process calls through Microsoft Teams. After a successful implementation for our customer, we were convinced that this is an…
Last Updated on March 15, 2023 Do you also get flooded with emails in the Outlook Web App every day? Then you probably have a hard time cleaning them up after a long time. We found a solution to manage incoming tasks via email and make them well-organized. This way you create an empty inbox…
Last Updated on August 4, 2023 At Safe-Connect, we recognized the importance of good air quality in office spaces. Covid-19 reinforced this need and with our Managed Services, we can now monitor those spaces. As a company, organization or school, you want the best for your employees, customers or students. After all, health always comes…
Last Updated on August 4, 2023 The digitization created new ways of working. Although it offers many advantages, there are also some disadvantages. One is the increase in our screen time. Every day we spend hours gazing at our screens. The blue light coming from our screens causes fatigue, dry eyes and sleeping problems. Now…
Last Updated on May 30, 2024 Combining cybersecurity and productivity doesn’t have to be a barrier for your organization. Here’s how we do it. A major rise in the number of cyber threats over the past few years caused companies to start securing themselves better. We see that especially the small and medium enterprises are…
Last Updated on March 15, 2023 It’s time for Windows 11! Without a doubt, you’ve heard about it. The brand new Windows 11. The 5th of October was the official release date. Eligible computers will be given the opportunity to install the update during late 2021 and early 2022. It’s good to know that it…
We are increasingly using software such as Teams or Zoom to organise meetings. This is certainly no surprise in a digital Covid era. Video conferencing is becoming increasingly more common. Unfortunately, it can sometimes be difficult to appear professional when the audio and video quality is not optimal. Does this sometimes bother you during important meetings? Fortunately, there is a solution that offers very good video and audio performance and also eliminates cable clutter. At Cats & Dogs, we put it to the test and tested the PolyX50.
Last Updated on May 30, 2024 Telephony in Teams, is it possible? Microsoft Teams offers usability and many features for countless businesses and organizations. We have been using it for a while now. A convenient tool to enable and cluster teamwork in an MS office environment. Tools like Microsoft Planner (which you can integrate into…
Last Updated on March 15, 2023 The FIRST® LEGO® League is a robot competition for youths aged 11 to 14. The competition is all about Research, Robotics and Core Values. Participants are introduced to a problem that scientists and engineers face today. They will try to turn this into concrete solutions by using robotics in LEGO! Geert Surkijn – business manager of Cats&Dogs – was…