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How to avoid an identity management crisis during the M&A process
Mergers and Acquisitions are occurring at a record rate. They are a great way to create new opportunities, allowing enterprises to reach new markets, enable growth and lead to success for all involved. But according to most studies, acquisitions fail 70-80% of the time. Most explanations for these failures are because of problems with integration…
Read MoreREDUCE YOUR WORKSPACE STRESS USING MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
Many businesses reduce work-related stress to keep their employees active and healthy. Maintaining healthy employees will allow them to focus on work instead of taking leave. However, employees should also feel motivated in their workspace. This way, they can evaluate and organize themselves in a better way to ensure good work and life balance. WHY…
Read MoreWe’ve gone virtual. Is it right for your business?
As of August 1st, 2021 Concensus has gone 100% virtual. We no longer have a full-fledged office. Our corporate address is a virtual address with an organization called Regus. Regus is a shared meeting space that offers small offices (we have one dedicated locked office room), workrooms/areas, and conference rooms. We have always been a…
Read MoreIDENTITY AUTOMATION – IDENTITY BRIDGE
The Identity Bridge feature in RapidIdentity creates a secure network connection from the Cloud IDaaS tenant to your on-premise services such as a database or AD. To do this, you will need to set up agents that communicate with the IDaaS infrastructure to host and manage one or more bridges. An agent may have multiple…
Read MoreMicrosoft Exchange Vulnerabilities You Need to Know
Are you running Microsoft Exchange server? Have you installed the latest update for Microsoft Exchange kb5000871? According to the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC), the Hafnium group, a state-sponsored group operating out of China, is likely behind the rash of exploits of four newly announced vulnerabilities. An exploit of these vulnerabilities could be used to:…
Read MoreHow to Write an Effective Support Ticket
We’ve all been there–we sit down at our workstation on a Monday morning, ready to get our week started. Then, we power on our computer and something goes wrong. Whether it’s not being able to open your email or another application not allowing you to print, unexpected issues that hold you back from getting your…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Benefits of Patch Management
Concensus is proud to offer patch management services on a quarterly or monthly basis. But before we get to that, let’s talk about what exactly patch management means, and how it can benefit your business. What is Patch Management? Patch management is the process of managing a network of computers by performing consistent patch deployment…
Read MoreSecuring your Linux, Windows, and Mac Systems both On-Premise and in the Cloud
Linux, Windows, and Mac exploits are often months in the making. Because system management is handled differently and independently from one another, hackers count on the fact that the security of these operating systems is siloed. Then the incremental changes that are part of a more significant or more sophisticated attack go unnoticed or ignored. …
Read MoreThe latest OneDrive Features You Need to Know
Microsoft OneDrive’s newest features provide better collaboration, and productivity for all workers, whether they are working remotely, transitioning back to the office, or a mix of the two. Here’s what you need to know about the latest round of OneDrive updates. Collaboration is key. OneDrive is making significant changes to increase usability and adoption to…
Read MoreOur Conversation with Hamline University
“We wanted to build a relationship rather than just purchase services.” Concensus had the recent opportunity to chat with Anthony Schroeder, Director of Infrastructure Systems and Services at Hamline University. Located in the Twin Cities, Hamline University is Minnesota’s first university, home to 2,900 students and 500 faculty and staff members. Anthony talked to us…
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