Trailblazers Tech Solutions Blog

Like it or hate it, it is undeniable that social media is a massive part of the culture. What were once cool websites that you could connect with people of like interests, or at least your extended family and friends you haven’t seen in a while, now are multi-billion dollar businesses that have influence over social trends, politics, and many other social constructs we depend on daily. With social media being so entrenched in the fabric of our digital worlds, it’s important to know exactly where you stand in regard to your individual rights and privacy. Let’s take a look at one contemporary situation that is sure to have ripple effects throughout society in the months and years to come.

Have you ever accidentally deleted a file or had your computer crash? It can be pretty frustrating, right? Now, imagine if a big disaster (like a hurricane, fire, or data breach) happened and wiped out all your important data. That's where disaster recovery comes in.

Compressed files, or ZIP files, are great for certain tasks in the business environment. That said, many individuals simply don’t know what they do and what benefits they offer. Today, we want to change that. We’ll discuss what a ZIP file does and how you can make one.

The Internet offers boundless opportunities… for those willing to take a few risks. Data privacy is a hot-button issue regarding the Internet, as most websites and social media platforms can track your activity and sell it to advertisers (or even train AI systems). Here’s how you can keep this to a minimum.

You've probably seen a lot of posts about data backup and disaster recovery, and that's because it's super important for any business. Today, let's talk about the 3-2-1 rule and how it can keep your business safe when things go wrong.

Recently, it was revealed that Slim CD, a payment gateway provider, experienced a data breach affecting nearly 1.7 million credit card accounts from August 17th, 2023, to June 15th, 2024.

Here’s a breakdown of the situation and the key takeaways that you can use to safeguard your own business.

Businesses face a myriad of challenges, many of which originate from within their walls. Whether it's dealing with cyberthreats, dissatisfied customers, or unreliable suppliers, every business leader must navigate various internal and external issues. However, internal problems can sometimes be the most disruptive. Today, we’ll explore two significant employee-related challenges that can create substantial obstacles for business owners.

Data powers businesses, but it’s not just confined to the professional world—we share vast amounts of data in our personal lives, too. Even seemingly trivial communications like chats, grocery requests, and meme or pet picture exchanges are data. And wherever there’s data, there’s a place where it’s stored.

For years, you've heard about the growing role of technology in healthcare, promising to stabilize costs, improve access, and personalize care delivery. As these innovations take hold, however, they also raise serious concerns about data privacy. Today, we’ll explore some of the technological advancements in healthcare and their implications for patient data privacy.

In the pursuit of harnessing data effectively, businesses use various strategies like business intelligence and artificial intelligence integration. Accurate and reliable data is very important. Wrong data can cause mistakes and give wrong information. Thus, understanding how to clean or scrub data is essential for anyone involved in business intelligence or AI. This guide will explore data cleaning and provide a simple starting point.

The late American author Kurt Vonnegut once wrote, “New knowledge is the most valuable commodity on earth. The more truth we have to work with, the richer we become.” Written in the 20th century, it has been put in practice by 21st century businesses. As the Internet has grown, the amount of companies expanded, and the amount of data that those companies collect has grown exponentially, especially now that there is a market for such data.