--- title: Blog | Marius Nel description: Blog --- [![360 Smart Networks Logo - Technology Solutions For Business](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/360%20Smart%20Networks%20(with%20BG)%20RGB-01.png?width=869&height=300&name=360%20Smart%20Networks%20(with%20BG)%20RGB-01.png "360 Smart Networks Logo - Technology Solutions For Business")](https://www.360smartnetworks.com/) Open main menu Close main menu # Blog Select Category AutoCAD Banner 360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights Case Studies CIO Services Corporate IT Cyber Attacks Cyber Security holidays IT for health services IT Planning IT Services IT Solutions IT support mediabytes Microsoft 365 Microsoft Viva Newsletter No index Partners Privacy productivity remote work Revit Security Breach securitybytes Services small business Software Meet Your Atlanta IT Services Team techalerts techbytes Technology Uncategorized webinarbytes Workstation Posts by: ## Marius Nel ![](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Automotive-Compliance.png) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [Automotive Compliance: A Complex and Ever-Changing Landscape](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/automotive-compliance-a-complex-and-ever-changing-landscape) Aug 23, 2022 10:46:04 AM ## Automotive Compliance: A Complex and Ever-Changing Landscape **Key Points:** [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/automotive-compliance-a-complex-and-ever-changing-landscape) ![](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Windows-10-11-ransomware.png) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [How to Protect Windows 10 and Windows 11 Machines From Ransomware](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/windows-ransomware) Aug 15, 2022 3:45:01 PM ## Protect Windows 10 and Windows 11 Machines From Ransomware REvil. GlobeImposter. DarkSide. PYSA. WannaCry. CryptoLocker. [Ransomware threats](https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/252522369/Ransomware-Evolving-threats-slow-progress) and attacks are constantly evolving to evade detection, and the list of new families seems to grow daily. Ransomware groups are claiming victims of all sizes, from individuals to [large enterprises](https://www.360smartnetworks.com/teksurance/). As ransomware groups continue to evolve their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), businesses must also evolve their defenses to stay ahead of the threat. [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/windows-ransomware) ![](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/POTS-and-ISDN.png) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [POTS and ISDN Phased Out on August 2, 2022](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/pots-and-isdn) Aug 1, 2022 3:24:23 PM ## Sunset for POTS and ISDN: POTS and ISDN Phased Out on August 2, 2022 **Key Points:** [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/pots-and-isdn) ![](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Strengthening-American-Cybersecurity-Act.jpg) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/strengthening-american-cybersecurity-act) Apr 9, 2022 9:18:26 AM ## Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 On March 1, 2022, the US Senate unanimously passed the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. This landmark bill comes at a time when cybersecurity threats are at an all-time high, partly due to the Russian Ukraine invasion. Cyberattacks stemming from Eastern Europe are on the rise, and in a bid to protect American infrastructure, the bill now creates a new legal landscape for reporting cyber security breaches. [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/strengthening-american-cybersecurity-act) ![](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Key-Performance-Indicators.jpg) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [Does Your Atlanta Business Have Key Performance Indicators?](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/key-performance-indicators) Mar 1, 2022 9:34:17 PM ## Key Performance Indicators As a manager or business owner, you need to evaluate your business performance and measure your business' success over time. You have to identify whether or not your business is operating as expected and take appropriate measures if you feel that something needs to improve.  Similarly, you have to measure how effective your business is in terms of achieving your business objectives as well as meeting your customers' expectations. That is when [key performance indicators (KPIs)](https://ctinc.com/key-performance-indicators/) come into play. With the right [IT services,](https://www.360smartnetworks.com/enterprise-it-services-solutions/) you can employ metrics that will help your business succeed within the shortest time possible. [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/key-performance-indicators) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [Stop Ransomware Website: The Ultimate Guide For Atlanta Businesses](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/stop-ransomware) Jan 28, 2022 7:32:59 AM ## Stop Ransomware Website: The Ultimate Guide Ransomware has become a menace to internet users the world over. With hackers and cyber terrorists inventing new techniques daily, your business may be at more risk than ever before. Regardless of the size of your business, ransomware can halt your business operations and even bring your business to a standstill.  It is therefore your responsibility to ensure that your [business continuity](https://www.360smartnetworks.com/business-continuity-solutions/) plan is not affected by securing your data and information around the clock. [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/stop-ransomware) ![](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Outsourced-IT-Management-For-Atlanta-Companies.jpg) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [5 Business Benefits of Outsourced IT Management For Atlanta Companies In 2022](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/outsourced-it-management) Jan 21, 2022 6:16:10 AM ## 5 Business Benefits of Outsourced IT Management In 2022 Having a [managed IT infrastructure](https://www.360smartnetworks.com/managed-it-infrastructure-services/) should be a priority in any company or organization now and in the future.  Whether you own a small business or run a large organization, you should ensure that your IT infrastructure is up and running at all times. This ensures that you don't miss out on important business opportunities or lower your productivity rate due to a fault that could have been detected and addressed in advance. That's when [outsourcing managed IT](https://www.360smartnetworks.com/outsourced-it-services-in-metro-atlanta/) comes into play. But, how does outsourcing IT management help your business? [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/outsourced-it-management) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [2022 SD-WAN Buyers Guide For Businesses In Atlanta](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/sd-wan-buyers-guide) Dec 20, 2021 10:09:29 AM ## SD-WAN Buyers Guide For Businesses In Atlanta [Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SD-WAN) is a technology that connects users to applications hosted on servers in a central location. The WAN is configured and managed programmatically, making it easy to meet the changing needs of an organization. [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/sd-wan-buyers-guide) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [How to Manage Your Work Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/microsoft-outlook-calendar) Dec 11, 2021 8:57:35 AM ## How to Manage Your Work Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar If you are looking for an easy and convenient way to organize all your activities in a single space, the new [Microsoft Outlook calendar](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/introduction-to-the-outlook-calendar-d94c5203-77c7-48ec-90a5-2e2bc10bd6f8) has got you covered. [Microsoft 365](https://www.360smartnetworks.com/microsoft-365-security/) ensures that your data is safe, so you can still organize your events, appointments, and other work schedules in one place without the fear of exposing your data and information to hackers. [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/microsoft-outlook-calendar) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [Section 179 Deductions: How They Can Benefit Your Business](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/section-179-deductions) Dec 9, 2021 4:28:26 PM ## Section 179 Deductions: How They Can Benefit Your Business Tax reliefs incentives are essential for the growth of small businesses. Section 179 Deduction allows small businesses to deduct the total purchase price of specific equipment in that year instead of depreciating it. This means a business owner will have both an instant cut in taxes owed and also won't have to worry about increasing these taxes in the future when these items are sold or disposed of. Section 179  only works for fixed assets other than land and [real estate](https://www.360smartnetworks.com/real-estate-it-services/). 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