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How To Put Generative AI To Work For Your Library
How To Put Generative AI To Work For Your Library The rapid evolution of AI over the past year has been nothing short of revolutionary, particularly generative AI – technologies that generate text, images, video, 3-D models, and even code – which saw a breakout year...
Why 60% of data backup fail when you need them most
From natural disasters and cyber-attacks to accidental deletion, there are many reasons a library needs to back up its data. However, Avast’s latest findings on disaster recovery highlight an alarming issue for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs): 60% of data...
3 Cybersecurity Myths That Will Hurt Your Library This Year
Working amid the ever-changing currents of technology and cyber security, libaries often find themselves entangled in a web of misinformation and outdated ideas. But failing to distinguish between myth and fact can put your security at serious risk. Based on expert...
Tapping into Tech: A Deep Dive into Patron Computer Usage at the Library
With over three decades of experience, AVC has been at the forefront of installing and maintaining patron computers in libraries. We've witnessed the evolution of library IT needs, from the days of physical locking devices to today's sophisticated network security...
Old Malware, New Tricks
An old malware scam is reemerging with dangerous new tricks, causing significant problems for anyone who uses a web browser – i.e., nearly all of us. Hackers using the “update your browser” scam found new ways to hide malicious files, making it harder for security...
Resistance To Resilience: Learning To Live Without Limits
More than half of us will have given up on our New Year’s resolutions by December (and some of us already have). According to a 2020 Ipsos survey, 55% of respondents quit their resolutions before year’s end. Of those, one in 10 gave up in less than a month. Our...