July 2024 Technology Briefing

KRS TECH CHRONICLE

Insider Tips To Make Your Business Run Faster, Easier And More Profitably

WHAT'S NEW

Happy Independence Day friends!!

For once, KRS is not going to harp on you about Cyber Security and all that other stuff that we go on and on about As we book and schedule meetings lately we realize more and more people are out of the office and actually enjoying their Summer And rightfully so!

We realized, it’s actually a good thing Every single person from a CEO to a part-time, entry level employee still needs to be mentally healthy enough to do their tasks, and do them well. Realize every battery needs a recharge

Before you know it, it will be cold again and dark by 4pm. So everyone get your butts out there and have a killer summer, recharging those batteries! Your friends at KRS are cheering for every single one of you!!

This monthly publication is provided courtesy of Josiv Krstinovski, President and CEO of KRS IT Consulting

ANNOYING TASKS YOU CAN AUTOMATE RIGHT NOW 5

“I don’t care if it costs me more money, I am going to make sure that every single client of ours has the absolute best security and solutions in place. If I am not doing my job. Plain and simple.”

Oddsarethatrightnowyou’redoinga handfuloftasksmanuallythatyoudon’t needto,likesortingthroughanendlessemailinbox.AccordingtoMicrosoft, employeesspendjustundertwohours dailyone-mail–that’smorethaneight hoursaweekspentinyourinboxinstead ofonmorecreativeorstrategicprojects.

Butmanybusinessesandemployeeshave foundawayofftherelentlessmerry-goroundofto-dos:automation.Byusing softwaretomanagerepetitivetasks (withouthumanintervention),youcan completeyourto-dolistfaster,spending lesstimeonmenialtasksandmoretime doingtheprojectsyouenjoy.

Task #1: Get Your Inbox To Zero (Without Wasting A Day Of Your Life)

E-mailisessentialtoourworktoday,but managinganoverflowinginboxisan endlessjob.Automationtools,however, canquicklyorganizeandprioritizeemails,scheduleresponsesandeven converte-mailstoactionabletasks.

Here are a few ways to automate your email tasks:

1. Automating inbox organization. Ineverymainstreame-mailplatform,you

Althoughitcanbedifficult,wedon’tprotectour childrenfromeverychallengetheyfaceWelet themfail,learnandgrowOtherwise,they’d neverreallyknowwhattheyarecapableof.As adults,however,wetendtoshyawayfrom challenges,seeingthemasobstaclestoabetter lifeButclinicalpsychologistandUniversityof TorontoprofessorDrJordanPetersonwarns, “Alltheavoidanceintheworldisn’tgoingto saveyoufromyourfate…Thereareendless pathwaystotragedy,andthat’sthebasic conditionoflifeinsomeways”

Itsoundshopeless,butPetersonexplainsthatit’s theopposite:peopleboldenoughtoface challengeshead-onholdthekeytounlocking life’smosttremendouspotential.Petersonhas madesignificantcontributionstopsychology, religion,ethicsandgrowthwithhisrenowned books,including 12 Rules For Life: An Antidote To Chaos and Beyond Order: 12 More Rules For Life.Herecentlyspokeatanindustryconference andexplainedhow,byembracingdifficult circumstanceswithan“upwardaim,”wehave theopportunitytofindtruesatisfactionand meaningwhilehavingtheadventureofourlives

How To Face Challenges With An Upward Aim

Abadboss,afightwithalovedoneoreven beingletgofromajob–itfeelslikesomething isalwaysstandingbetweenusandhappinessBut Petersonencouragesusnottoavoidchallenges. Byopeningoureyestothemandmusteringthe couragetoovercomethem,wetransforminto betterversionsofourselvesandmoveclosertoa morefulfillinglife

youfindoutthatyoucandoit Nomatter howhardorhowbaditgets,there’smoretoyou thantowhateveritisyouhavetoface.”

However,Petersonexplainsthatwhenweface challenges,it’simportanttoapproachthemwith an“upwardaim”orvisionThispreventsusfrom becomingbitterorresentfulduringtheprocess andletsusseethepaththroughthechallenge moreclearly

“Youseethethingsthatwillhelpyou,thethings thatwillgetinyourwayandtheopportunities fortransformation,”heexplains“Theaim specifiesthelandscape,andthat’ssomething remarkabletoknow”

If you’re not clear on your aim or vision, Peterson suggests spending time thinking about these questions:

Ifyoucouldhavewhatyouneedandwant inwork,lifeandyourrelationships–within reason–whatwoulditbe?

Whatdoyouneedtokeepyougoing anotherday,anotheryear?

Weembarkonatransformativejourneyby confrontingourfearsandflawsandtaking responsibilityforouractionsThispracticeof self-improvementbenefitsusandripplesoutto ourfamiliesandcommunities.

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“That’showyoufindthepearlofgreatness,” Petersonexplains“Youfaceuptothegenuine catastrophesofexistence,andwhathappensis

“Remember,everythingyoudoisanup-aim… Thewayyoutalktopeople,thewayyoulookat yourwife,thewayyougreetyourcustomers,the orientationforthemoneyyoumake,your attitudetowardyourself–everysinglebitofthat, alldevotedtothatupwardaim,”Petersonsays. “Thenliferevealsitselfasanupwardadventure–andthat’sthetruth”

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SMARTPHONE SOLUTIONS FOR DESKLESS WORK

Businessisn’thappeningexclusivelyintheoffice anymore.Peopleworkfromalmostanywhere andthey’redoingitfromtheirphones.As moreemployeesmovetowarda“deskless” worklife,smartphonesarenolongerjust communicationtoolsbutaretheepicenterof manybusinessoperations.

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12 RULES FOR LIFE:

By Jordan Peterson

In 12 Rules For Life: An Antidote To Chaos, Jordan Peterson, acclaimed clinical psychologist and one of the world’s most influential public thinkers, distills complex theories on human personality into 12 practical principles This book, grounded in knowledge from psychology to religion to mythology, challenges the pursuit of happiness and instead emphasizes finding meaning amid life’s inherent suffering Through a blend of personal anecdotes, clinical insights and ancient wisdom, Peterson crafts a compelling book that encourages taking individual responsibility to combat the chaos of modern life His straightforward style and deep dives into cultural and psychological issues make this book a profound guide for anyone looking to bring more order and fulfillment to their life

Accordingtoa2020reportbyEmergence,about 80%oftheworkforceworldwideisdeskless, meaningtheydon’thaveatraditionalofficeor workplace.Manydesklessemployeesareservice techs,sales,retail,construction,orhealthcare workers.However,datashowsthat60%ofdeskless workersaren’thappywiththetechthatemployers providethem,andawhopping78%saidtechisa crucialfactorwhenchoosingajob.Embracinga mobilemindsetisn’tjustabusinessadvantage–it’s essentialtostayingproductiveandcompetitive.

Support Your Workforce With Mobile Apps

Withjustafewtapsonasmartphone,yourteam canclockin,communicate,managetasks,revise documentsandstayconnected,regardlessoftheir physicallocation.

Productivity Apps: Projectmanagementtools revolutionizeteamcollaboration,allowingfor real-timeupdatesandseamlesscoordination. MobilePayments:Paymentappsmake transactionssmoother,moresecureandmore flexibletocustomerpreferences,supportingsales anywhere,anytime.

Operations Management: Operationsappstrack inventoryinrealtime.Thesetoolsarecrucialfor maintainingaccuracyandefficiencyininventory management,andtheycanbeuseddirectlyon asmartphone.

Marketing: Engagewithaudiencesthrough mobile-firstmarketingappsthatletmarketing

teamcraftandmonitorcampaignsfromtheir phones,includingmanagingsocialmediaactivity, schedulingpostsandtrackingengagement acrossplatforms

CRM And Sales Enablement: CRMplatforms ensurethatcustomerinformationandsalestoolsare alwaysinyourteam’spocketsotheycanaccess detailedcontactinsights,pipelinemanagementand salesactionsanytime

Keep This In Mind Before Buying

First,checkthatanappiscompatiblewithyour existingsystemsThen,makesureit’scustomizable tofityourbusinessprocessesandrequirements You’llalsowanttoconsidertheapp’scost,including anyinitialsetupfeesandongoingsubscription charges,toensureit’swithinbudgetAboveall, securityisparamount,especiallyforappsthathandle sensitivedata,likepaymentappsLookforrobust securityfeaturesandcompliancewithrelevant industryregulations

Enhance Business With Deskless Tech

Forbusinessleadersnavigatingtoday’sversatile workenvironment,integratingmobileappsinto dailyoperationsisnotjustforthefullydeskless workforceIt’saforward-thinkingmoveforany companyaimingtostreamlineworkflowsandstay competitiveByprovidingtherighttoolsthatwork aseffectivelyonthegoastheydoatadesk,leaders canfuture-prooftheirbusinesses,ensuringtheir teamhastheresourcestheyneedtosucceedinthe increasinglymobile-centricworldofwork

MOST E-MAIL PLATFORMS STINK AT KEEPING OUT DANGEROUS E-MAIL ATTACHMENTS

In2024,computerandnetworksecuritycompany SquareXranastudytestingtheeffectivenessof populare-mailplatformsinkeepingoute-mails withdangerousattachments.Onehundred maliciousdocumentsweresentthroughathirdpartye-mailprovidertoplatformsincluding Gmail,Outlook,Yahoo!,AOLandAppleiCloud Mail.Whattheyfoundwasthatthemajorityofthe harmfuldocumentssuccessfullyevadede-mail

providerantivirusandmalwarescans.“Ittruly scaredusthatitwasthiseasy,”thecompany wrote.Remember,youarethelastlineofdefense inyourinbox.Neverclickonanattachmentyou weren’texpecting,verifythesenderbefore openingandensureyourdeviceisprotectedwith themostup-to-datesecuritysoftware.