Internal auditing to help identify potential cyber threats.
“You’re giving me the ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ routine? I invented ‘it’s not you, it’s me.’ Nobody tells me it’s them not me; if it’s anybody, it’s me.”
Internal auditing to help identify potential cyber threats.
“You’re giving me the ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ routine? I invented ‘it’s not you, it’s me.’ Nobody tells me it’s them not me; if it’s anybody, it’s me.”
Does your business spend more on cloud storage than you realize?
Does your business use cloud storage?
That’s storing files and data online instead of on your own computers.
There’s a good chance you’re spending more than you need to be. And the biggest problem isn’t how much space you’re using… it’s the hidden fees.
One of the main culprits is something called egress fees. These are charges you pay when you want to move your data away from your current cloud provider or access it in certain ways. In simple terms, you’re being charged just to use your own data. It’s like paying a fee every time you open your own storage cupboard.
These costs add up quickly. And they’re making it harder for businesses to stay within budget.
Recent research found that almost half of what a company pays for cloud storage goes toward these fees… NOT the actual storage itself.
And the result?
Most businesses end up overspending on their cloud storage plans. Only a small percentage manage to stay under budget.
This pricing model makes it tricky to switch providers even if better or more affordable options are available. That’s why so many businesses stick with their current provider. Not because it’s the best choice, but because it’s too expensive to move.
To keep costs under control, many businesses are now choosing a hybrid approach to storage. That means using a mix of cloud services and local, on-site storage (like servers or hard drives you own). It gives you more flexibility. And it can help you avoid some of those expensive cloud fees.
The key takeaway?
Cloud storage isn’t always as straightforward – or as affordable – as it seems. If you haven’t taken a close look at your cloud costs lately, it’s worth reviewing them.
Understanding where your money is going can help you make smarter decisions and avoid paying for things you don’t need.
Not sure where to start? We can help you make sense of it all and keep your storage spending in check. Get in touch!
What's happening at RCT this month?
We’re soaking up every bit of sunshine this summer at Rivercity Tech! The office vibe is extra light and lively with the kids officially out of school. We recently gathered the whole team for a fun summer photo shoot to capture updated headshots and a brand-new group photokeep your eyes peeled for those fresh faces in our upcoming posts and team page updates!
Business gadget of the month
Anker PowerConf C200 2K webcam
You know what’s distracting when you’re on a video call?
A poor quality display and background noise.
Lucky for us, Anker has the perfect solution. The PowerConf C200 is a 2k webcam that not only gives you ultra-clear resolution but comes with AI-powered noise-cancelling microphones for crisp, clear conversations.
$51.99 from Amazon.
Technology Update
Watch out for a new kind of phishing scam
Cybercriminals have found a way to send fake emails that look almost exactly like the real thing. Right down to the login pages you’re asked to click.
A group nicknamed “Morphing Meerkat” is behind it. They’ve managed to copy the look of more than 100 well-known brands.
Because the emails and web pages match so closely, they’re very hard to spot as fake. You should boost your security settings to make it harder for these scams to get through
Tech facts
The famous 6-second Windows 95 startup sound made history. It’s now part of the US Library of Congress. It was chosen for its cultural significance and joins the National Recording Registry alongside other iconic recordings.
Microsoft has an AI “red team” that acts like the bad guys on purpose. They try to break their own systems to find weaknesses before real hackers do. It’s all about staying one step ahead.
Back in 1976, Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne sold his 10% share in the company for just $800. If he’d held on to it, that slice of Apple would be worth over $200 billion today. Now that’s a serious case of seller’s regret.
Inspirational quote of the month
“Work takes on new meaning when you feel you are pointed in the right direction. Otherwise, it’s just a job, and life is too short for that.”
— Tim Cook, CEO at Apple
A New Month, A New Tech Quiz
1) What year was the first ever text message sent?
2) Which computer programming language did Sun Microsystems create in the 1990s?
3) Which year was Google founded?
4) What’s the name of the digital file format created in 1987 to reduce the size of images and short animations?
5) What type of electromagnetic waves does Wi-Fi use?
The answers are below.
1992
Java
1998
GIF
Radiowaves
New to Microsoft 365
New spell check feature for Teams
Tired of making embarrassing typos in Teams messages?
Microsoft is rolling out an improved spell check for Teams that highlights mistakes as you type and suggests quick fixes, just like in Word.
You can choose a correction, ignore it, or add your own words to the dictionary. It also supports switching between up to three languages (though we don’t yet know which ones).
It’s available now on Windows and Mac
For any help or advice,get in touch. It’s what we do.
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