EMPIST Tech Talk Weekly Newsletter: Monday, August 3, 2020

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The Tech Talk Newsletter 

It’s time for another segment of the EMPIST Tech Talk Newsletter. Dive into the latest tech news, marketing updates, EMPIST exclusives, and more. Let’s get started!   

The EMPIST Tech Talk News Update 

The fitness tech giant Garmin announced that their five-day outage was due to a ransomware attack that encrypted some of their systems. Garmin has millions of users including, those on Garmin Connect that syncs user data to the cloud and other devices. As of now, Garmin stated that there was no indication that any user data was accessed during this attack. Read the full story

The EMPIST Tech Talk Blog  

How Can Digital Solutions Help My Business? 

What Are Digital Solutions?  

Once you have a great website, it’s time to get your brand out there. A digital solutions team is there to help you gain the visibility and traction your business needs to thrive. Tailoring every plan to align with your goals, they choose from the best marketing components to streamline your success. Let’s dive into a range of digital solutions that can help your business! Read the blog >> 

The EMPIST Tech Talk Tip 

From the EMPIST Help Desk 

Not a fast typer? Open a document in Google Docs with a Chrome browser to launch voice typing. Then a microphone box will appear, and when you’re ready to speak, click the microphone. It’s that simple! 

The EMPIST Tech Talk Trivia 

Question: The creator of the popular AI digital assistant known as Siri, was?  

The EMPIST Tech Talk Marketing Spotlight 

Has COVID-19 changed our brand loyalty? Research shows that brand preferences have changed in 45% of consumers according to a report from Ketchum. The four new “pandemic personas” are (re)engagers, open-minded explorers, worried withholders, and cautious questioners. This could change the way advertisers position their campaigns in the future. Read the full story >>

Trivia Answer: SRI/DARPA 

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