We’ve all been there before. Vexed by a technical issue, exhausted the Google-fu (skill in using search engines), tried the chatbot, and at wit’s end, we know we have to call for support. Read more
A commitment to safety is paramount, especially in the workplace. Every person should return home in the same condition they arrived at work. Read more
The internet has made it possible for small businesses to thrive using digital tools for marketing, payments, record-keeping and more. However, that convenience comes with risks. Read more
Tracking your family’s finances is never-ending. The internet made things a lot easier with personal finance software. Read more
Several years ago, with identity theft on the rise and highly publicized hacks of major financial companies abounding, the concept of freezing one’s credit was popularized. Read more
In today’s world everyone is familiar with the concept of hybrid work. You might work at a physical location, remotely or a mixture of both. Read more
The beauty of having different climates around the world is that there is always somewhere we can travel for leisure all year-round. We tend to relax and let our guard down when we’re on vacation, but the reality is that crime takes no vacations. Read more
As Honolulu Star-Advertiser reporter Kevin Knodell stated Nov. 12 (“Hawaii playing a central part in the ‘Pacific Century’”), the University of Hawaii at Manoa-based East-West Center continues to play a role in America’s “pivot to the Pacific.” However, EWC is not just about diplomats bumping fists and shaping foreign policy. Read more
When it comes to cybersecurity, your best offense is a fiber-fortified defense. Not only does fiber internet provide a stronger connection than standard copper or cable networks, but it also provides a more secure connection by design. Read more
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A few years ago a law in Europe changed the landscape of the internet. Known as the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, this piece of legislation purports to protect user privacy. Read more
For those who use their products, AI is unavoidable. Microsoft, Google and Apple are bolting it onto tools we rely on daily, from word processors to search engines. Read more
Data from the University of Hawaii Cancer Center tells us that breast cancer is not only the most common cancer among women (comprising 34% of cases), but has the second-highest mortality in Hawaii. (Only lung cancer deaths are higher.) Read more
Once upon a time, a social media company (whose name might start with “F”) got the idea that if you put information in front of people that was similar to what they had looked at in the past, their engagement in your app would increase. Read more
As Hawaii builds its digital economy, the importance of local data centers has become increasingly important. Read more
Tech giant Google has announced a $1 billion investment in expanding digital connectivity across the Pacific that includes the Hawaiian Islands. Read more
Beekeeping in Hawaii dates to 1857, when the first hives were introduced from California. In 2024, honeybees and their keepers face tremendous pressures. Read more
Artificial intelligence permeates every business sector and is seeping into every corner of everyday life. Its inevitable arrival in schools, however, is among the most controversial changes. Read more
The shift toward renewable energy in Hawaii captures headlines on a nearly daily basis. The goal of the state’s Hawai‘i Clean Energy Initiative is to achieve 100% clean energy by 2045. Read more
With international travel picking up in the post-pandemic world, many folks are wondering what to do to keep their smartphones connected. There’s good news. Read more
The global impact of cyberattacks is undeniable, and while businesses of all sizes struggle to find some level of relief, small businesses with limited budgets remain the primary targets of opportunistic attackers. Read more
There is always something shiny and new to drive global trends, industry hype cycles and viral memes, so it would be easy to dismiss the current obsession with artificial intelligence as merely the “next big thing.” Read more
