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We rely on the internet daily. It keeps us in touch and entertained. Yet, risks exist—we might lose privacy or face security issues. That's where virtual private networks, or VPNs, can help. But what is a VPN, and how can it help you? This simple handbook plunges into the pool of VPNs. It breaks down how they work, their pros, and when you might need them. Tech experts and everyday web surfers alike, this guide prepares you. It helps you figure out if a VPN is the right online security tool for you.

Customer conflict is unavoidable. For many reasons, conflicts with customers will happen. And they may happen quite frequently. So you need to learn how to manage them. In this article, we’ll talk about conflict management with customers—what it is, which tactics you can use, and how to get better at it.

News of Disney’s alleged Slack breach shows what can happen when organisations trust centralised communications platforms that don’t use end-to-end encryption; if an attacker gets inside, they have access to everything. By contrast, in an end-to-end encrypted system, data is instead only accessible by specific cryptographically identified users and their devices. Hopefully the master storyteller can help organisations learn that relying on popular but insecure platforms is a catastrophic risk.

Ready to make managing internal comms more efficient? To reduce the time you spend chasing deadlines, tracking content types, and keeping stakeholders informed and aligned? To streamline your workflow — from strategic content planning through multichannel publication? Learn how to create an editorial calendar. You’ll be glad you did.

‍ Civic engagement software is a powerful tool that helps citizens interact with their governments. This technology is critical to modern governance as it allows for transparent communication, public feedback collection, and successful project management As citizens demand greater accountability and participation in decision-making processes, the value of a strong citizen engagement platform cannot be overstated.

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Cloud technology is ubiquitous in modern organizations—in fact, 85% of organizations are projected to be “cloud first” by 2025. But despite this pervasiveness, there is still significant ambiguity surrounding cloud costs. In a recent Cloud Zero report, less than half of survey respondents reported that they have “healthy” cloud costs and 58% said they were too high.

Finally, a research-backed approach to being silly with your teammates.

Accounting firms are facing new data security challenges from platforms like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot. Some knowledge workers are sharing client data with public GenAI platforms despite firm instruction. They use these platforms for a wide range of tasks such as accounting research, reviewing workpapers, client communications, and more. Firms need to identify how to incorporate AI into their tech stack safely and securely.