On Friday, July 19, 2024, many businesses around the world faced a sudden IT outage. It started in Australia and quickly spread across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, hitting the travel industry especially hard. The cause of this massive disruption was traced back to CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity company.
What Does CrowdStrike Do?
CrowdStrike is a major player in the cybersecurity world. They help businesses protect their computers and data from hackers and cyber threats. Their main product, called Falcon, uses advanced technology to prevent cyber attacks by monitoring and protecting computers and networks.
Task Automation for Small Enterprises
Running a business is a constant juggling act, with numerous tasks demanding your attention. What if you could streamline your workflow and reclaim some of that precious time? Enter task automation—your secret weapon for increasing efficiency and productivity.
What Tasks Can You Automate?
- Marketing: Schedule social media posts, send automated email campaigns, and generate personalized materials.
- Sales: Generate quotes, send follow-up emails, and track performance through automated reports.
- Customer Service: Set up chatbots for FAQs, automate email responses, and manage appointments.
- Human Resources: Automate payroll processing, manage onboarding, and send reminders for performance reviews.
- Finance: Automate invoice data entry, schedule payments, and generate financial reports.
Automation empowers your team by freeing up time for strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and building strong customer relationships. As technology evolves, small businesses will have access to even more powerful tools to enhance productivity. Embrace automation now to stay ahead of the competition.
Catch of the Month: Public Wi-Fi Scams
Public Wi-Fi networks are convenient but risky. While they provide easy internet access in public places like coffee shops, airports, and libraries, they also expose users to various scams and security threats. Hackers can intercept the communication between your device and the internet, capturing sensitive information like login credentials and personal data.
How to Stay Safe: Avoid using public Wi-Fi altogether. If you must use it, use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). A VPN encrypts your data which makes it harder for hackers to intercept. Turn off automatic connections to public networks. Always verify the legitimacy of the Wi-Fi network before connecting. Last but not least, never access sensitive information on public networks.
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MVP Partner Spotlight: Virtual Medical Care
Virtual Medical Care (VMC) is a 24/7/365 On Call RN agency. The concept for the development of VMC began in 2014, where the agencies serving the developmentally and intellectually disabled recognized the beginning of nursing shortage to provide 24-hour RN support. People Inc. began a small model where there were nurses covering after hours, overnights and weekends. As the model became successful, providing 24-hour coverage and decrease in nurse burnout, several other agencies in the Western NY area asked if there was availability to service their organization as well. Due to the increasing need for services, Virtual medical Care PC was formed, which provided opportunities for community-based services as well. VMC officially launched services in June 2020 with four contracts. Since that time, they have added an additional 11 contracts, and service approximately 325,000 individuals across NY State.
“With having past positive relationships with MVP, Virtual Medical Care’s only choice was MVP to assist us in building our new business. We have grown exponentially over the past four and a half years, and MVP has made every transition for expansion an easy process. They have also linked us with additional services they have used in the past with success. We are very pleased with all the availability and services they have provided for us, especially having 24/7 technical support. We are grateful to Megan McPeek and Steve Garrison for seeing us through this journey.” - Annette Phillips RN BSM ACM, VP Clinical Services at Virtual Medical Care
Employee Spotlight: Julie Vasquez
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Julie Vasquez has been with MVP for 13 years. She works in the finance department where she has demonstrated a strong work ethic, expertise, and a commitment to excellence and growth over the years.
Balancing a successful career with a vibrant family life, Julie is deeply invested in maintaining both professional and personal well-being. She believes that a disciplined approach to fitness and nutrition not only enhances personal health but also drives professional performance. Outside of work, Julie and her husband of 16 years are actively involved in supporting their teenagers, ages 14 and 15, in their sports activities, which reflects her commitment to growth and success both at home and in her career.