Cortavo Blogs

What is VoIP? It stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol, which is is a more technical name for an internet phone system. Implementing this compared to a traditional phone system or cell phone, saves businesses money and improves the flexibility of daily operations....

In the last decade, billions of people have had their information stolen from one, if not multiple, business sectors. Technology is constantly expanding, and with new technology comes new ways of hacking into seemingly secure data. As technology advances, people tend...

Unhappily, malware is not a foreign term. In fact, it’s pretty well known to anyone that uses a laptop or desktop. There are different types of malware, as well as mediums in which you may obtain it. So, before you click on that link for a free $100 Amazon gift card,...

There once was a time before OneDrive when emailing files back and forth seemed like a fantastic time-saver. After all, we were comparing it to physically walking a folder over to someone’s desk or grabbing a piece of paper off the fax machine. But in the...

The majority of people are mindful of security terms such as malware and phishing, but do you know those are a part of a much larger scheme called social engineering? This is not a new type of deception. It’s actually been...

What Is Phishing? What is phishing is a great question. It's when someone sends you an email that looks like a legitimate email. These emails can oftentimes look completely legitimate, but there are several ways you can tell they're fake. This email you clicked on has...

Today’s information overload which often leaves us with notes and reminders scribbled on random pieces of paper and sticky notes. Just waiting for us to find the time to (hopefully) organize them before they get lost. Using a digital notebook such as OneNote to log...

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost everything about the way we work, play and even how (and when) we sleep. In this unprecedented time, we’ve had to pivot quickly from our familiar daily routines and develop new ways to function. This includes changing how we...

When Microsoft Teams was introduced in 2017, it provided a communication and collaboration platform for workplaces. It featured great features like chat, video meetings, file storage and more. And when it launched, there was no way to predict the critical role it will...

As a managed services provider, Cortavo by Aventis Systems recognizes that technology solutions are rarely, if ever, one-size-fits-all. But being able to adapt to the needs of individual industries, as well as drill down to the needs of specific companies within those...

So you're here because you are concerned about email spoofing. Have you ever received an email from one of your company's executives asking you to download an attachment or click a link? Most will realize this is spam due to your email client noting it as such....