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Blake DowlingSeptember 16, 2017

Irma was a monster; some parts of the state were lucky, others were not. My prayers are with all those impacted by the storm. Shout outs to our state and local leaders for keeping everyone in the loop; a lot was learned from Hermine last year. I personally thought Gov. Rick Scott did a great […]

Blake DowlingSeptember 8, 2017

On Friday, I was chatting with the ABC 27 WTXL team about Irma, and what you should do about your mobile devices in case of a power outage. For the best experience, get a generator, and keep everything charged up 24/7. But, if you don’t have one available, here are a few tips to get […]

Blake DowlingAugust 30, 2017

Last week, I chatted with legal ace and FloridaPolitics.com contributor Florence Snyder. We discussed what happens when technology and innovation in business stop assisting the process and becomes a nuisance (or worse). One example is when a security company calls you during the day, you see the name pop up on your phone; you panic, […]

Blake DowlingAugust 26, 2017

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You can get a cyber insurance policy to protect your organization if hit with ransomware or cyber security threat. This can help recoup lost dollars, data, productivity and any other repercussions from a cyber intrusion/breach. There may be more fallout once the damage is assessed, firings (see Debbie Wasserman Schultz and her never-ending journey down […]

Blake DowlingAugust 19, 2017

This past weekend, I attended the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Conference. As usual, it was a very positive experience. It was my 11th consecutive conference, and to be surrounded by so many clients, elected officials, and business partners all in one place is a rare opportunity. Putting differences aside, you can spend a weekend together […]

Blake DowlingAugust 12, 2017

Social media accounts are rocking and rolling; you have lots of followers. But do you have a strategy for your messaging? Or are you barreling down the Twitter Highway, Eastbound and Down, Smokey and the Bandit-style or do you have a plan? As with all things, taking a strategic approach couldn’t hurt. For today’s purposes, […]

Blake DowlingAugust 5, 2017

Uber, Netflix, Amazon Go, Legal Robot, Watson, Einstein, Starship … all examples of disruption and the artificial intelligence that is changing the legal, medical and business world every day. Maybe you have heard of some (or all) of them; they all have an interesting story. Whether it’s a smart grocery store, robot doctor or automated […]

Blake DowlingJuly 29, 2017

For those in the spotlight, the internet is not so fun. Not a moment can go by when the world isn’t critiquing politicians, athletes, celebrities and various other public figures. I joke with my fraternity brothers (with whom I hold football season tickets) about how it was such a blessing to have attended college right […]

Blake DowlingJuly 22, 2017

Ray Tomlinson invented email in 1972. Tomlinson was an ARPANET contractor and picked the @ symbol to reference digital communications between computers. Since then, things have changed — just a wee bit. In a perfect world, organizations use email to share quick bursts of info with clients, colleagues, constituents, etc. But, in the real world, […]

Blake DowlingJuly 15, 2017

The technical landscape of 2017 offers a never-ending parade of innovation, as well as a full-on riot of various tech threats. Cyber crooks and terrorists want your dollars and to cause chaos, too. To that end, they use several motivational tools, including one ransomware scheme that asks you to infect two other people before they […]

Blake Dowling

Blake Dowling: Lessons from Irma; tech tips for the next storm

Blake Dowling: Staying powered during Irma

Blake Dowling: A sense of balance in customer service goes far

Blake Dowling: Insurance for your digital mouth

Blake Dowling: The official column of hotel tech, Tally, Japan and the FBI

Blake Dowling: How (and when) to do social in 2017

Blake Dowling: Disruption and artificial intelligence

Blake Dowling: Embarrassing moments of 2017

Blake Dowling: The almighty email

Blake Dowling: This week’s threat — LeakerLocker