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Amazon Sidewalk: Devices to Share Internet Starting June 8

Amazon's Sidewalk Feature Will Share Your Internet Connection Starting June 8 - Here's How to Opt-Out. Launching June 8 on Echo speakers, Ring products, Tile trackers and more, Amazon's low-bandwidth internet-of-things network lets your smart home stretch beyond Wi-Fi range.  Sidewalk works by having users of these products share a [...]

By |2021-06-02T10:39:13-05:00June 2nd, 2021|Categories: BMT Announcement, News|Tags: , , |

BMT is a Rhombus Partner!

BMT is excited to be part of the Rhombus Partner Program Rhombus makes work spaces and organizations more secure, intelligent and productive. BMT recently joined forces with Rhombus, a company that provides intelligent cameras and sensors, securely managed from a single platform.  No bulky hardware, manual maintenance, or complex [...]

By |2021-06-03T09:32:29-05:00June 1st, 2021|Categories: BMT Announcement, News, Partner|

Lessons Learned from the Colonial Pipeline

Earlier this month, nearly half the East Coast’s fuel supply was crippled due to an incident that highlighted the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to online attacks.  The incident resulted in Colonial Pipeline being forced to pay $4.4 million to hacker gang DarkSide, to get the pipeline’s systems restored  Could [...]

Apple Inc. Targeted In $50 Million REvil Ransomware Attack

REvil ransomware has targeted Apple Inc. in a $50 million ransomware attack.  The attack happened just hours before Apple's Spring Loaded event, its first hardware announcement event of the year.  The notorious ransomware gang REvil said they had stolen data and schematics from Apple supplier Quanta Computer about unreleased products and [...]

Vote for Microsoft’s New Default Font

Time to say goodbye to Calibri!  After nearly 15 years, Microsoft is replacing its default font and is sourcing feedback for selecting the new one via Twitter.  The company has commissioned five new custom typefaces to replace Calibri (sadly no Comic Sans) and is asking the public to vote [...]

It’s National Password Day, Let’s Celebrate!

How do you create a password that can't be cracked in 7.5 million years? Which are the most common mistakes while creating passwords?  In honor of National Password Day, we have come up with some useful videos, tips and promos - all to help you keep your online accounts [...]

Announcing BMT’s New Video Series – 2-Minute Tuesday

Welcome to our new video series, 2-Minute Tuesday!  Every Tuesday we will feature a new video clip - this time-saving tip, trick or best practice is designed to keep you learning something new about Microsoft 365 each week. This Tuesday we highlight how to schedule a Microsoft Teams Meeting [...]

Importance of Changing Forgotten Passwords

Following Ubiquiti’s security incident and its subsequent recommendation to change your router/admin password and enable multi-factor authentication (2FA), we thought this would be a good opportunity to remind you of the importance of changing passwords regularly, especially those not used frequently and often forgotten. Wireless routers are an easy gateway [...]

UTCA Webinar Video: Utilizing Technology to Win Bids – Using BuildingConnected, PlanGrid and Smart Technology to Generate Business

UTCA Webinar Event: Utilizing Technology to Win Bids – Using BuildingConnected, PlanGrid and Smart Technology to Generate Business Hosted by BMT and Autodesk This video focuses on two popular software programs – BuildingConnected, a leading construction bid-management platform and PlanGrid, a collaboration tool used by contractors, sub-contractors, and owners.  [...]

Office 2021 Coming Soon, Available for Windows and Mac

A brand new version of Microsoft Office will be available to Mac and PC users later this year. Office 2021 will be available to current Office 365 (now known as Microsoft 365) subscribers via free update, or available for a one-time purchase for those who don’t want the subscription [...]

Microsoft Releases Updates for Exploits Found in Exchange Server Software

Four exploits found in Microsoft’s Exchange Server software have reportedly led to over 30,000 US governmental and commercial organizations having their emails hacked, according to a report by KrebsOnSecurity.  Patches have been released by Microsoft, but security experts say that the detection and cleanup process will be a massive effort for [...]

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