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AI Accountability, Credit Lending, and the New CFPB Guidelines

By Richard Gusmano

January 24, 2024

4 Mins read

In September of 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued guidance on credit denials from lenders using artificial intelligence. The guidance requires creditors…

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12 AI Trends Small Businesses Should Be Aware of for Strategic Planning

By Brett Farmiloe

January 9, 2024

7 Mins read

As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize the business landscape, small businesses must stay abreast of emerging AI trends to remain competitive. We’ve…

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Five Tech Trends for Small Businesses in 2024

By James Bergin, Xero

January 9, 2024

5 Mins read

In the early 2000s, accessing the internet was through a dial-up connection which could take anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple…

Current Technology

SMBs: A Major Target for Cyberthieves

By Aimee Novak, Verizon

January 8, 2024

4 Mins read

When you were a kid, how many of us closed our eyes or covered our heads with a blanket thinking no one…

Current Technology

Hidden Vulnerabilities: Why Micro Businesses Are Prime Targets for Cybercriminals

By Chase Norlin

December 13, 2023

3 Mins read

With digital touchpoints everywhere, cybercriminals are continually evolving their tactics, seeking out the path of least resistance to achieve their nefarious goals….

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How No- and Low-code Automation Can Change the Game for SMBs

By Rod Garcia, Slack

December 13, 2023

3 Mins read

Here’s how organizations can transform how employees get work done more efficiently than ever The pressure to keep up with technological advancements…

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How Much Does It Cost to Hire Someone to Build a Mobile App?

By Mosche Amara

December 6, 2023

4 Mins read

From schools to banks, all categories of businesses, industries, and infrastructures are paving their way toward providing easy-to-use mobile apps to users….

Current Technology

Protecting A Small Business Requires a 360-Degree Approach to Cybersecurity

By Toni Buhrke

December 6, 2023

4 Mins read

In the modern workplace, nearly all organizations, large and small, rely on digital tools to keep their workforce connected – from traditional…

Current Technology

The Impact of Generative AI on Small and Medium Businesses

By Ben Schreiner

December 6, 2023

5 Mins read

Think artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), generative AI, and even digital transformation, and it’s not usually small and medium businesses (SMBs)…

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Dangers Of Using Outdated Software: Understanding The Risks

By Jody Jankovsky

November 30, 2023

3 Mins read

Outdated software may seem benign, especially if it’s working as intended. Solutions that haven’t been properly maintained and managed, however, can expose…

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