When the internet was invented, a variety of industries were born. Computing, information technology, and software development changed immediately, and are continually evolving. But with the creation of new technology, a new task was necessitated – keeping that technology, and more importantly, the underlying data, safe using cybersecurity. Cybersecurity has taken enormous strides in recent…
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word robots? Technology. Innovation. Automation. Computerization. Futurization. Artificial intelligence. Droids. And now, the People’s Choice Award: robot process automation. Whatever you call this machinery, it’s been killing careers—from computer support specialists to cashiers—for a while. AI has been building for years, but this time…
During COVID-19, everyone is spending a lot more time and money online: mobile delivery apps, online shopping, working-from-home, and just browsing. And just like all other things digital, hacking and phishing attempts have soared: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Dropbox attacks are up 300% since February 25% of all e-commerce transitions were attacked in 2020 31%…
As career professionals, it’s always important to be prepared for the unexpected. Sometimes, the unexpected can result in your unemployment. Unfortunately, in this day and age, this is all too common. You’ll inevitably feel shocked, disappointed, or concerned, so allow yourself twenty-four hours to feel angry, sorry for yourself, and worry. After that, it’s time…
Lights. Camera. Action. It’s time for your virtual meeting debut. If the most on-camera experience you have is co-starring in your daughter’s homework project, don’t worry. ESP IT has some tips and tricks to help you level up your virtual meetings. Lights Make sure you’re in a room with good lighting, and then place a…
“If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it” – Tom Hanks Whether you’re in Minneapolis or elsewhere, leading a remote team is going to be hard, but it’s a challenge that provides your team with a unique opportunity to grow. So as you’re cloistered in your home like a character from a Jane Austen novel,…
Sure, you get to work at home, but you’re having trouble focusing on *actually* working. The ever-growing pile of laundry is much more appealing than checking your email, and checking Twitter for news updates is distracting you from your excel sheets. So, first of all, cook yourself a good breakfast, grab your coffee, and read…
The buzzword of 2018 could very well be the “gig economy.” Professionals are changing the way they work – contract work, consulting, freelance, the list goes on. The shift of employment preference can be used to a company’s advantage. Consulting services help companies scale their projects, bringing in the resources they need to complete successful…
Cray, the global supercomputing technology leader, has been partnering with ESP IT since 2011. ESP IT started working with Cray through Blaine Ebeling, Senior Software Manager. Blaine was searching for engineering consulting talent with very specific experience in Linux Systems. Throughout the years, we at ESP have learned about Cray’s particular technical needs and fantastic…
The Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, voted on Thursday, December 14 to dismantle rules that were put in place to keep the internet accessible to all with a computer and a Wi-Fi connection. This is concerning news for many Americans, as broadband companies now have the power to control access to different sites, having “the…