Articles about SMBs

Midsize companies are actively rethinking their virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) strategies, with cost, complexity, and IT resource demands driving urgent change.

A new report from Parallels shows 63 percent of midsize companies are actively seeking new VDI or DaaS solutions to reduce costs and streamline IT management.

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Initial access brokers (IABs) are the invisible engine of modern cybercrime. They don't execute ransomware attacks, but they do enable them.

Research from Check Point External Risk Management (formerly Cyberint) shows that IABs are increasingly targeting smaller businesses, with 60.5 percent of listings targeting SMBs (companies with $5M - $50M revenue), representing a new 'sweet spot' for attackers.

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Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are facing an escalating onslaught of cyberattacks as they evolve in both sophistication and speed. Among the most insidious threats are ransomware variants like QakBot and Black Basta, which operate in the shadows, often slipping past the radar of law enforcement and the media.

The consequences of these attacks can be devastating, leaving SMBs exposed and unprepared, with the potential to disrupt operations, damage reputations, and incur significant financial losses.

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Zyxel Networks has expanded its portfolio with the launch of the WBE660S Wi-Fi 7 BE22000 Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Pro Access Point, marking its entry into the Wi-Fi 7 market. This new product is specifically designed to cater to the needs of managed service providers (MSPs) and small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

The WBE660S is an enterprise-grade access point that features a triple radio BE22000 architecture. It utilizes a broader 320MHz channel, which enables it to deliver speeds that are significantly faster -- up to five times -- compared to the Wi-Fi 6/6E solutions. This high-speed connectivity is particularly beneficial for applications that demand high bandwidth, such as video streaming, broadcasting, online gaming, and VR/AR, ensuring users experience seamless and latency-free connectivity.

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