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. It’s often a bit of a…
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 decision finally in the bag? The…
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 Monitor to secure your organization. Microsoft…
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 can read all about Bitwarden on…
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’, attack the weaknesses of an IT…
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 manager like Bitwarden offers the solution….
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 because MFA becomes available. VPNs become…
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 also know that staying secure in…
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 of traffic is sent to computers,…
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 covering it for you in this…
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 this acceleration. Every industry adapted to…
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 added value when physically welcoming customers….
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 and say goodbye to a clutter…
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 first. For the people around us,…
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 you’re thinking to yourself, “yeah, but…
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 looking for a solution. We quickly…
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 now the target of attacks because…
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 will actually be a big update…
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.
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 teams) allow you to neatly distribute…
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 asked 7 years ago to sponsor…