Onboarding Cybersecurity Risks: Don’t Let Your Latest Hire Be Your Weakest Link

Bringing on new employees is exciting. New ideas, fresh perspectives, and a shiny new face to the team — what's…

Hackers Are Targeting Small Businesses — Is Your Company Next?

You’ve heard the saying, “It’ll never happen to me,” right? Well, that’s what a lot of small business owners thought—until…

Scam Alert! Beware of New "Sextortion" Scam Targeting Your Inbox

A new twist on sextortion scams is now aimed directly at married couples, claiming that one spouse has been unfaithful…

Tech Tips: 6 Critical Mistakes Your Small Business Could Be Making

Time is money. It might as well be written into our constitution at this point. And as a small business…

Caught on Camera: How Scammers Are Using QR Codes to Trick You

When you see a QR code in a parking lot, it's easy to assume it's just another tool of convenience.…

Billions of Personal Records Leaked — Find Out If You're A Victim!

In a breach that could potentially affect billions of individuals (yes, that’s billion with a “B”), National Public Data (NPD),…

The Hidden Danger of Public Charging Stations

You’re rushing through LAX, juggling your luggage, sweating because it’s 102° outside, and your phone’s battery is at 2% —…

Using AI to Supercharge Data Analytics in Seconds

The promise of AI is now. Today, it’s not just large corporations with deep pockets that are tapping into AI’s…

Beware of Airplane WiFi: New Federal Advisory Highlights Security Risks

For many air travelers, staying connected while flying has become just as essential as having a comfortable seat. However, before…

Avoid This Fatal IT Mistake – Learn from the Recent CrowdStrike Outage

On July 19th, the world witnessed an unprecedented global IT outage due to a faulty update from CrowdStrike, leading to…

The Surprising Reason Small Businesses Fail – And How to Prevent It

Running a small business means keeping a close eye on expenses. Hiring a full-time IT staff can be costly, considering…

3 AI Strategies Every Business Must Adopt Now

Gone are the days of AI simply being a buzzword. It's a present-day reality reshaping how businesses operate. By harnessing…

The Heat Is Here – Is Your Business's Cybersecurity Ready?

Excessive heat can lead to the overheating of your IT infrastructure. Servers, computers, and other critical hardware components are designed…

Hackers Want Your Health Data: How Safe Is Your Info?

In February of this year, a unit of UnitedHealth Group, known as Change Healthcare issued a statement saying that several…

The Top 5 Benefits of Switching to Hosted Exchange Email

Imagine a workday where every email arrives instantly, your calendar updates seamlessly, and you never have to worry about spam…

The Common Scams That Could Destroy Your Small Business

Running a small business in California comes with its own set of challenges, but the growing threat of scams can…

AI Scams: Are Your Employees Ready to Spot the Threat?

Technological advances continue to open new doors for businesses, but they also arm cybercriminals with sophisticated tools. One of the…

Millions of AT&T Customers' Personal Data Leaked: Is Your Data at Risk?

Imagine waking up to find that your personal information is available for sale on the dark web. For millions of…

The Overlooked Website Feature That Could Cost Your Business

Imagine waking up one morning to find your business’s website plastered across local news headlines for a major privacy breach.…

Is Your Website a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen?

Every business, whether big or small, needs a robust disclosure of how it uses the information that flows through its…

5 Easy Ways to Spot Phishing Scams in the Era of AI

Every click counts when it comes to email security. Phishing remains a prevalent cyber threat, but the incorporation of Generative…

Hacking Epidemic Strikes Healthcare: Is Your Organization Protected?

It’s a busy day, patients are filling beds faster than you can overturn them. With a coffee in one hand…

Is Your Website Violating California Compliance Laws? You Could Be Sued.

Every website owner in California should perk up their ears to the tune of accessibility and compliance laws, or risk…

Are You Losing Customers? How Outdated CRM Tools Might Be The Cause

Every company has its unique fingerprint—a distinct set of needs, challenges, and goals. In the quest for digital efficiency, a…

The Top 5 AI Scams Targeting Your Small Business

Artificial Intelligence — likely a term you’ve heard more than you needed to over the past few months. But for…

Is the Solar Eclipse Exposing Your Data? How to Safeguard Your Business.

As the world gears up for the 2024 solar eclipse, an event that will darken skies and draw millions of…

The 2024 Scams Impacting Your Small Business

Small businesses are increasingly finding themselves at the crossroads of technological innovation and vulnerability. The surge in AI-powered scams represents…

How to Spot AI-Powered Scams: The Next Generation of Scams

2024 has heralded a new era of cyber threats as the rise of AI technologies sophisticated enough to trick even…

Breaking: New Cyberattack Threat Could Target Small Businesses Nationwide

In recent disclosures that have sent shockwaves through the global community, U.S. officials have unveiled a concerning trend: Chinese state-sponsored…

Be Prepared: Ensuring Data Safety During AT&T's Next Outage

In the early hours of a seemingly ordinary Thursday morning, AT&T customers across the United States experienced widespread service disruptions.…

The Invisible Threat Destroying Small Businesses

Small businesses often operate under the illusion that their size makes them less appealing targets for cybercriminals. However, this misconception…

Shocking Scams Revealed: Don’t Become the Next Victim!

For small business owners, having your business online and connected offers a plethora of opportunities to grow and thrive. However,…

Bracing for the Storm: Is Your Business Ready for Unexpected Weather Shutdowns?

As winter sets in and the summer months approach, businesses face a season not just of chaotic weather, but of…

Beware, Small Businesses: Neglecting This Could Spell Trouble in 2024!

Looking ahead to 2024, small businesses in California are positioned at a pivotal juncture, where adopting cloud computing can significantly…

How Cloud Coverage is Saving California's Small Businesses

​In 2023, small businesses within California witnessed a significant escalation in cyber threats that in some cases shuttered those businesses…

The Easiest Cost-Saving Resolution for Businesses in 2024

The threads of cybersecurity are crucial to the fabric of any modern-day business. As we embrace 2024, it's imperative for…

Tech Trouble? Here's the Easy Way to Save Time & Money!

Picture your company as a ship, sailing in the vast ocean of commerce, navigating through waves of competition and the…

Don't Get Tricked! How Delivery Scams Are Stealing More Than Your Gifts.

As the holiday season brings a flurry of packages, it also ushers in a sinister wave of delivery scams. These…

The Cyberattack Impacting CEOs — Is Your Business Next?!

Businesses across the country, and especially in California, are witnessing a significant uptick in an insidious type of cybercrime known…

Warning: Your Personal Data at Risk During Open Enrollment Season!

As businesses delve into the open enrollment period, a surge in scam attacks poses a significant threat. These scams, often…

Your Company's Social Media Might Be Compromising Your Business Data!

Social media has evolved into a cornerstone of small business strategy, offering unparalleled opportunities for marketing, customer engagement, and brand…

Your Child’s Text Could Cost You Thousands! New Scam Unveiled.

A new deceptive tactic in phishing scams known as the "Broken Phone Scam," has seen a recent rise in attention,…

Pioneering the Future at the Clovis Community College STEM Career Fair

STEM careers are the cornerstones of innovation and progress, shaping our present and sculpting our future. Join BCT Consulting, powered…

How Scammers Are Using ChatGPT to Sound Like You in Emails

ChatGPT has gained global recognition as a prominent tool, providing AI-powered conversational services to a vast audience. However, its widespread…

How Scammers Are Using AI to Steal Your Child's Voice

A disturbing new trend is on the rise, where scammers are using AI to similar a desperate child begging their…

Is Your Inbox Next On the Scammer Hit List?!

In 2023, there were over 500 million phishing attacks reported; double the number of attacks reported in 2021, with California…

Why Phone Scams Should Alarm You! The Surge In Phishing Scams.

While the internet, and particularly emails, is a digital playground for cybercriminals, it’s no surprise that phone calls and text…

How Mobile Apps Can Supercharge Your Small Business

Mobile apps have become indispensable tools for businesses of all sizes. Small businesses, in particular, can reap significant benefits from…

How VoIP is the Cord-Cutting Solution for Your Small Business

It’s no secret that communication plays a pivotal role in the success of small businesses. Traditional phone systems have long…

Digital Pickpockets: The Rising Call for Mobile Device Security

Our lives are seamlessly integrated with smartphones; financials, photos, emails, messages, work data, and more are all sitting in your…

The Big Role of Cloud Networking Security for Small Businesses

Cloud networking has emerged as a game-changer for small businesses. The ability to access and manage data and applications from…

Data Gold Rush: How Meta, TikTok, and X Are Using Your Data to Raise Stocks

Social media has become an interconnected part of our lives, for better or worse. It provides us with a way…

Invasive Innovation: How Stalkers Abuse Apple Airtags & Tile Devices to Monitor Movements

In an era of rapidly advancing technology, the convenience and functionality offered by tracking devices such as Apple AirTags and…

The Risky Business of Operating Without a Privacy Policy

Transparency and trust, those two things are key when it comes to operating a business in today’s privacy-conscious Internet landscape.…

Privacy Protection: The Risk & Reward of AI & Cybersecurity

With the rapid advancements in technology, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence, concerns surrounding internet privacy have become more…

BCT Consulting Seeks Bitwise Applicants

Several businesses and organizations, including BCT Consulting and the City of Fresno, have voiced their support and interest in former…

How Small Businesses Are Unleashing Their Full Potential

In the fiercely competitive business landscape of today, small enterprises are constantly seeking ways to gain a competitive edge and…

How Cloud Computing Can Help Your Business Reach New Heights

Cloud computing has quickly become one of the hottest topics in technology today. It’s likely you’ve heard the term thrown…

The Small Business Killer? Poor Cybersecurity.

According to the National Cybersecurity Alliance 60% of small businesses close within six months of a cyberattack. That’s a scary…

Managed IT Services: How Outsourcing Can Save Your Small Business

As we continue to come out of the global pandemic, we as a civilization have learned many lessons. One economic…

Future-proofing Small Business: Surviving the Looming Recession

There are several factors at play right now with the world’s economic state, and how that’s affecting small businesses. With…

Small Business Scams: A Guide for Protecting Your Company

In 2022 alone, scams that were committed online outweighed all other scams by 55%, with 75% of people losing money…

Xobee Networks Acquires San Jose Tech Company

Today, Xobee Networks, California’s largest-growing Managed IT Support company, is announcing the acquisition of Myers Network Solutions; San Jose’s partner of choice…

Xobee Networks Acquires Palm Springs Tech Company

Xobee Networks, the premier Managed IT Support tech experts across California, is today announcing the acquisition of Interconnect Networks —…

Record Lawsuits Filed in California for Websites Not Being ADA Compliant

California small businesses are being sued more than all other US states combined over their websites not being ADA compliant.…

Firewall: How California Leads the Nation in Cyberattack Mitigation

Over the past five years, California businesses have led the nation in data breach incidents From 2017-2021, more than 3.7…

Increasing Solar Storms Are Putting Your Data at Risk

Over the past few months, there’s been a high increase in solar activity that has drastically interrupted communications and technologies…

Xobee + ZAPtech: A Partnership to Power Nonprofits

In Xobee's ongoing curation of talent and technology, we've partnered with ZAPtech Solutions within our Xobee Network family of brands. 

Eric Rawn Profiled in The Business Journal

The following profile appeared in The Business Journal on Friday, April 4, 2008.

Eric Rawn Nominated for The 40 Under 40 Award

Eric Rawn, Owner and founder of Xobee Networks (Xobee), was named one of Business Street’s first “40 Under 40” Award…