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  The end of life (EOL) for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 is fast approaching, with the official EOL date now set for October 10, 2023   Understanding Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 EOL Microsoft has a lifecycle policy that provides support for their products, including Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2. EOL refers to the point when a product is no longer supported by Microsoft, meaning they will no longer provide security updates, patches, or technical support . What does this mean for your business? With this milestone, Microsoft will no longer provide any updates, fixes, or support. So from October 10 th 2023, any businesses running Windows Server 2012 will be vulnerable to cybercrime, viruses, and compliance risks, and without this line of security, you’ll be unlikely to pass cyber essentials. Put simply, if a new Zero-Day Exploit or sophisticated piece of malware were to be developed that exploited a service in the Server 2012/Server 2012 R2 system, there ...

3 ways AI makes almost any business task easier: In the fast-evolving world of technology, business owners and managers like you are always on the lookout for the next big thing to give them a competitive edge . Have you considered how AI tools might be able to help? ChatGPT – or Generative Pretrained Transformer, if you want to get technical – has been making big waves all year. It’s an AI model developed by OpenAI that’s designed to generate human-like text based on the prompts it's given. Think of it like having a professional writer at your beck and call, ready to generate content, answer queries, or even draft emails whenever you need. Lots of other AI models have also been released, including one from Google called Bard. Unlike ChatGPT, Bard can browse the web for its answers (you can do this in ChatGPT, but you must be a paying Plus subscriber and have switched on web browsing in the settings). Some businesses are already using AI tools, mainly for customer service and conte...

The hidden dangers of free VPNs: Are you at risk? Are you aware that the rise in global VPN usage has skyrocketed? The reasons are clear as day: Virtual Private Networks offer increased security, and anonymity, and allow access to geo-restricted content online. But here's the million-dollar question: Are all VPNs created equal? AP Systems' answer is a resounding no. And that has potential implications for your business. Free VPNs, although tempting with their zero-cost allure, aren’t always what they promise to be. Why, you ask? Let's take a closer look at free VPN services. For starters, it's important to understand that running a VPN service comes with substantial costs. Servers, infrastructure, maintenance, staff – these aren't free. So how do free VPN providers keep the lights on? Some employ tactics that could compromise your privacy and security. Imagine this: You're sipping your morning coffee, browsing the net through a free VPN, believing your online ac...

PEGASUS OPERA INTRODUCES NEW FEATURE CALLED - SNAPSHOT  What is Pegasus Business Cloud? Pegasus Business Cloud is used by many of our customers to host their Pegasus products in a Cloud-based environment. The market is gradually moving from “on-premise” installations of ERP systems to those that are “Hosted” in the cloud. This is because customers can save on the expense involved in buying a server/network and running their ERP systems on such an infrastructure. This is actively explored when existing infrastructure comes to the end of its natural life cycle and decisions need to be made about its replacement. Pegasus Business Cloud has been addressing this opportunity since 2015 by hosting both Opera Pegasus CIS 5 in the cloud where Pegasus can offer a cloud option to our customers. Introducing Snapshot One of the advantages of using Pegasus Business Cloud is that you can take advantage of a premium backup service called Snapshot. This is an add-on service that customers can purch...