Malware is referred to as any type of software that is designed with malicious intent. This can include viruses, worms, adware, spyware, and ransomware - all to which work differently, but seem to cause the same symptoms on your device. It's basic function is to damage, destroy, or steal your data, take control over devices, and aid in criminal activity.

"Merry Christmas" - a term we are quite familiar with, was actually the first SMS text message ever sent on December 3rd, 1992. Since then, texting technology has been advancing nonstop. In 1995, the average american user sent 0.4 SMS texts per month, jumping to 35 texts per month in 2000, and now our consumer average texts per month sits at a whopping 3,200. That's a lot of words.

Over the last several years, advancing technologies have certainly reshaped the way companies operate on a day-to-day basis, and that leaves no exception for industries like oil and natural gas. Increased communications and control capabilities have undoubtedly allowed for greater efficiency and system operation, but with that comes the opening of doors to new threats and vulnerabilities from third party sources. Fact of the matter is, if you have something valuable - there will always be someone else on the hunt to try and take it.

It may be going farther than some would like to say that Industry 4.0 is yet another industrial revolution. But call it whatever you like; the fact is, Industry 4.0 is gaining quite a bit of momentum, and executives should be highly aware of the changes to come from it and develop strategies to take advantage of the new opportunities it will bring.

N2-Solutions specializes in nitrogen services and products for upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. N2 Solutions’ mission is to be the leading supplier of nitrogen services in the oil & gas industry, while providing safe quality solutions to meet our customer’s expectations.

Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital staffs experienced, specialized general surgeons – each of whom can treat different parts of the body – and have advanced expertise in mass removal, gallbladder surgery, and other specialized general surgical treatments.

More patients than ever are choosing specialty surgical hospitals for their care – and Lafayette Surgical Hospital is the best choice for any patient looking to undergo a general surgical procedure. 

For many years, the internet has been a part of our existence; it's not anything new. Why then, after so long, has remote working just become more accepted? The answer lies in the capability of the internet and related technologies.

The IoT's function as a connected web of devices sharing data in real time is something that would have been unimaginable not too long ago, but the technology has reached the point where it almost seems trivial.

Maison de Lafayette is a family owned and operated nursing and rehabilitation center located in Lafayette, La. They strive to provide their residents with the best in rehabilitation and nursing care. 

Maison de Lafayette is proud to be able to deliver its services in a beautiful home-like environment. Whether for short-term rehabilitation or long-term care, their well-trained and compassionate staff provides each resident with individualized care as needed.

Kent Safety Solutions, located in Broussard, Louisiana, is an approved Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Frank Kent, a Professional Member of the American Society of Safety Professionals, a Veteran, and a native of Louisiana, founded the company in 2005. Frank has worked in the safety industry for more than 30 years and believes that a company can operate completely incident-free.