October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it the perfect time for businesses to evaluate their security posture and reinforce the habits that help protect their people, data, and systems. Cybersecurity continues to evolve as organizations adopt cloud services, artificial intelligence, and remote work technologies. At the same time, cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, using AI-assisted…
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Is Your Website Scaring Customers Away? 5 Things to Check
When someone visits your website for the first time, they are forming an opinion about your business before they ever pick up the phone, fill out a contact form, or walk through your door. For businesses throughout Central Illinois, your website is often one of the first places potential customers go to learn more about…
Mavidea Announces Acquisition of DMI Technology Group
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mavidea Technology Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of DMi Technology Group, a respected Central Illinois technology services provider with a long history of helping businesses and organizations leverage technology to operate efficiently and achieve their goals. The acquisition marks Mavidea’s second strategic acquisition in three years, following the addition…
August IT Security Update: Microsoft MFA Changes Are Coming
Microsoft is moving away from text message and phone call Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in favor of more secure methods like Microsoft Authenticator and passkeys. Starting September 1, 2026, users who rely on SMS or voice MFA will begin receiving prompts to enroll in a more secure authentication method. Microsoft plans to fully retire its native SMS…
How to Refresh Your Website Without Starting From Scratch
Does your website feel like it is stuck in the past? Maybe the design looks dated, your services have changed, or the site is difficult to use on a phone. You know it needs attention, but the idea of completely rebuilding it feels like a lot. The good news is that you do not always…
