By Michael Hensley In today's fast-paced digital landscape, a robust and efficient network infrastructure is crucial for business success. At Lume Strategies, we understand the challenges businesses face in maintaining optimal network performance. Let's explore how our expertise can help enhance your network efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve overall productivity.  Proactive Maintenance: Staying Ahead of Issues  Proactive network maintenance is…

As a Microsoft licensing partner and expert in New Commerce Experience (NCE), Lume Strategies is here to keep you informed on major upcoming changes that could impact your organization’s Microsoft ecosystem. Microsoft is planning several licensing changes, including the phase-out of Windows 10 in 2025, the decoupling of Teams from standard licensing, and updates to NCE policies. Here's what you…

Generative AI (GenAI) is the latest technological marvel seen as a game-changer for industries across the board, especially in IT and cybersecurity. The buzz surrounding GenAI is hard to ignore, with many touting it as a revolutionary force that will dramatically boost productivity through automation. However, as with any emerging technology, it’s essential for IT and cybersecurity leaders to approach…

As 2025 approaches, businesses using Microsoft products such as Windows 10 and Office are facing a significant change. Microsoft is set to retire and end support for a range of these products, meaning they will no longer receive security updates, patches, or technical support. For organizations still relying on these products, it’s crucial to plan ahead to avoid potential disruptions…

Stay in Touch with IT: Top Ten IT Blogs and Sites to Follow Trends like cybersecurity and work-from-home strategies remain top of mind among many organizations. We understand as times continue to change, so does the IT industry and infrastructure around us. At Lume, we collected some of the top IT blogs and resources for you to explore during these…

As we approach the end of support for Windows 10 next year, it's crucial to start planning your upgrade to Windows 11. Microsoft’s announcement marks a significant transition, and at Lume, we are here to ensure your systems remain secure and up-to-date during this change. Upgrading to Windows 11 involves new requirements, such as the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), adding…

In an age defined by digital connectivity and technological advancement, the threat of ransomware looms larger than ever before. As organizations worldwide grapple with the pervasive and ever-evolving nature of cyber threats, the state of ransomware remains a significant concern. According to a Cybersecurity Ventures report, the cost of cybercrime hit $8 trillion in 2023 — translating to over $250,000…

For companies of all types and sizes, a proper IT infrastructure is critical for success. However, like many things in business, technology is always changing. To stay on top of the latest tools and trends, some businesses choose to partner with outside firms that can provide some or all of their IT needs. This can be a particularly strategic move…

New digital innovations, particularly when it comes to payment technology, have allowed businesses to operate more efficiently and improve the customer experience. But there have been some unintended, far less desirable consequences, too. Salami attacks, a form of cybercrime targeting banks and financial institutions, are one example. Here’s what you need to know about this often-overlooked online attack that has…

Does this sound familiar? When logging into an online account or app, you’re asked to enter your password and then required to provide a second form of authentication—such as a code texted to you or generated on your phone using an authenticator app. Once you provide the second form of authentication, you’re granted access to your account. This process is two-factor…