Small businesses will sometimes neglect network security and cybersecurity in general; it’s an expense that they may see as unnecessary. After all, how many cyber criminals are going to target a small business when there are much bigger targets out there?

The answer: A lot! Small businesses make excellent targets for cyber criminals precisely because they’re less likely to invest resources into protecting themselves and their sensitive data.

At Constant C, we’re always monitoring emerging tech trends to help businesses improve their operational efficiency—all while staying secure. Let’s take a look at four tech trends that are emerging in 2024 that may have an important impact on small businesses:

Generative AI and Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest topics in the tech world right now, and while we still don’t have “true AI”, generative AI like ChatGPT or Midjourney are absolute game-changers for businesses.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA: Constant C, an IT company serving Winnipeg and the surrounding area, has expanded its business by hiring a new Vice President of Business Development, as well as celebrating almost 1 year at their new headquarter’s located near the University of Manitoba in the SMARTpark Innovation Hub.

Business owners are always looking for ways to improve efficiency and save money; it’s rare to find solutions that offer immediate cost savings and more efficient business processes.

Cloud computing is such a solution; the upfront costs of cloud computing are much lower than purchasing your own servers, and cloud computing offers a number of advantages over in-house servers.

Scalability implies a certain type of flexibility—the kind that allows a particular system to grow as your business grows. Ideally, you want all of your business tools to be scalable, and that’s one of the reasons that so many small and medium business owners choose cloud solutions for their businesses.

AI and machine learning have both had dramatic impacts on the global economy. Managed IT is far from being unaffected by this shift—AI has improved threat detection, network analytics, and more.

AI + Machine Learning for Analytics in Managed IT Services

One of the biggest advantages of AI and machine learning is the ability to look through data to predict trends.