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BMT Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

The team Business Machine Technologies (BMT) is excited to be Making Strides for Breast Cancer Awareness!  On October 18 we will converge in Point Pleasant for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.  We pivoted from our charity frigid swim (polar plunge) to dry land activities! [...]

By |2026-06-22T13:27:11-05:00June 22nd, 2026|Categories: BMT Announcement, Events|Tags: |

Cybersecurity for the Small Business

It doesn’t matter if you are a sole operator or have a team working for you; you’re at risk. That may sound alarmist, but the fact is, cybercriminals are targeting smaller companies for their relative lack of defenses. One successful attack can mean devastating financial losses, stolen customer records, [...]

By |2026-06-16T08:29:09-05:00June 16th, 2026|Categories: BMT Announcement|Tags: |

Risks Associated With Outdated Software

Many businesses keep old software simply because it still turns on and gets the job done, at least on the surface. However, this assumption often leads to outdated software problems that create far more damage than you realize. That "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality might protect [...]

By |2026-06-08T14:48:50-05:00June 8th, 2026|Categories: BMT Announcement|Tags: |

Hidden Privacy Risks Behind Video Calls

Are your virtual meetings hurting your establishment's cybersecurity?  Many businesses overlook the hidden privacy risks behind video calls because they're integral to daily operations. Learn more about them here before your sensitive data becomes compromised. What Makes Video Conferencing Indispensable in Modern Workplaces? Video conferences are virtual meetings where [...]

By |2026-06-04T12:47:14-05:00June 4th, 2026|Categories: BMT Announcement|Tags: |

Hackers Are Evolving — Cybersecurity Training Should Too

Business owners worldwide have to protect their companies and clients against cybersecurity attacks, which occur every day. Unfortunately, the gap in the cybersecurity workforce totals about 4.8 million people, leaving businesses vulnerable. While the industry faces a talent shortage, some reports suggest that technically skilled people, including teenagers and [...]

By |2026-05-26T14:13:42-05:00May 26th, 2026|Categories: BMT Announcement|Tags: |

Is Your MSP Doing These 5 Things?

Are You Settling for Less from Your IT Support? If Your Managed Service Provider Is Not Doing These 5 Things, You Deserve Better 1) Fast, Reliable Response Times Time is money and your business can't afford delays. Your IT team should jump on issues immediately — every time. 2) [...]

By |2026-05-20T11:56:22-05:00May 20th, 2026|Categories: BMT Announcement|Tags: |

Gmail is getting an AI makeover

Google is calling the upgrades “the Gemini era,” bringing smarter AI features to help you cut through the noise and focus on the client waiting for an answer, not the 14 replies arguing about meeting times. With practical AI features to manage emails faster, write better messages, and focus [...]

Microsoft: Classic Outlook bug prevents opening encrypted emails

If your team relies on secure communications, you can’t ignore the newly uncovered encrypted email bug in classic Outlook. A recent Microsoft security update to improve protection has unintentionally disrupted how users open encrypted emails. While Microsoft is working on a fix, the issue has already confused businesses that [...]

Cisco Patches Security Flaw That Risked Sensitive Data

Over the last few weeks, you may have noticed headlines or security advisories to the effect of “Cisco patches security flaw.” The company confirmed a medium-severity vulnerability in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) that could have exposed sensitive business data. These are key [...]

It’s Scammer Season! Simple Tips To Avoid Traps

For many business owners, knowing how to avoid scams and stay ahead of the bad guys can feel like a full-time job. It doesn’t help that scam season is in full swing. January is barely underway, and business owners are already getting hit with fake bank alerts, delivery notices, [...]

Protecting Against Software Supply Chain Cyber Threats

Software supply chain security has quickly become one of the biggest blind spots for businesses of all sizes. Software is assembled from an ecosystem of third-party libraries, open-source components, cloud services, and automated tools. That interconnected web creates real efficiency, but it also creates opportunity for cybercriminals. One weak [...]

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