News | September 23, 2019

EMPIST Tech Talk Weekly Newsletter: Monday, September 23, 2019

EMPIST Tech Talk Weekly Newsletter

Monday, we meet again. Let’s kick the week off with the latest tech news, digital marketing updates, trivia, and more. Happy scrolling!Ā Ā 

This Weekā€™s Top Tech News

Ready or not?Ā OpenAIĀ tested its machine learning agents in a game of hide-and-seek. This research showcased the use of machine learning in real-world scenarios. Though some aspects of machine learning agents are still in beta, tech experts predict that the use of self-taught AI will change the way we approach technology in the future.Ā Read the full story >>Ā 

The EMPIST Blog

10 Reasons Itā€™s Time to Switch to the CloudĀ 

Is Your Business Leveraging the Cloud?Ā If not, itā€™sĀ timeĀ your business made the shift. Hereā€™s why!Ā Ā 

Like it or not, when it comes to storing, protecting, and computing with your businessā€™s data, the cloud really is the best-and-brightest technology has to offer. In fact, with plenty of different solutions to choose from,Ā itā€™s estimated thatĀ about 94% of enterprisesĀ use at least one form of cloud technology today.Ā Ā 

The only question is: are you ready to join them?Ā Ā Ā 

Keep reading for the ten reasons your business should seriously consider switching to the cloud. Read the blog >>Ā 

Tech Tip of the Week

From theĀ EMPIST Help DeskĀ 

Enabling WPA-2 Encryption: For the most secure network, we recommend using your routerā€™s setting configurations to enable WPA-2 encryption, which, though only available on devices manufactured after 2006, is much harder to crack. Got questions? Always ask your IT professional!Ā Ā 

Solve ThisĀ Ā 

*Cue dramatic game showĀ music.*Ā Itā€™s time for some Tech Trivia!Ā 

Question: What was the Apple media file that became the standard for MPGE-4 files?Ā Ā 

Answer: QuickTimeĀ Ā 

Whatā€™s Happening in Digital Marketing?Ā 

PepsiCo just launched its first loyalty program. The app, known asĀ PepCoinĀ gives customers cashback via PayPal or Venmo with the purchase of a snack & beverage item within 48 hours. To activate your rewards, all products will have a scannable bar code. The genius of this loyalty program is it allows the customer to get cashback without opening a credit card. Read the full story >>Ā 

EMPIST UpdateĀ 

EMPIST LLC Opens a New Office in Phoenix, ArizonaĀ 

EMPIST, an experienced managed services and digital solutions provider, has branched into another market. With a headquarters in Chicago as well as an office in Athens, Greece, EMPISTā€™s latest expansion is into the Phoenix/Scottsdale market. The new office officially opened on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 in Phoenix. At 2425 E Camelback Road in Phoenix, the new EMPIST office space resides as part of the Scottsdale/Phoenix business hub. Read the full story >>Ā 

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