Yearly Archives: 2020

6 Top Cloud Business Activities for the COVID-19 Era

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Cloud computing is a relatively new buzzword in the world of technology, but it’s had a massive effect on SMBs (small and medium-sized businesses). In the first quarter of 2020, worldwide companies spent $31 billion on cloud services – 34% more than the same period in 2019.  There are undoubtedly plenty of benefits to using […]

How to Create a BYOD Policy for Employees Working from Home

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Bring your own devices (BYOD) has been a growing movement in businesses in the past few years. According to some sources, 74% of organizations are using or planning on using a BYOD policy.  During the coronavirus pandemic, this stat has raised significantly as people move to their home offices to work. Well-planned BYOD policies can […]

Top Tips for Video Conferencing Security

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With physical distancing in full effect for an unspecified length of time, videoconferencing is the new way of the world. Businesses have moved their staff meetings, board meetings, and one on one client meetings online. There are plenty of online tools to help you connect “face-to-face” without potentially breathing COVID-19 laced germs all over your […]

Secure Methods for Taking Payments Online

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Online payment options are growing more and more popular each day, and in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, taking payments online is more necessary than ever before. However, the taking payments online may make your company more vulnerable to financially motivated cyberattacks on you or your customers. This is why it’s crucial to make […]

What to Do About Increased Social Engineering Tactics During COVID-19

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There are plenty of changes happening in the world as we contend with the COVID-19 virus. In many cases, business activities, people, and communications are moving from the physical world to online. Unfortunately, that includes hackers. More than ever, it’s important to be aware of social engineering techniques and how to spot them.  

6 Security Measures for Safer Cloud Storage

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With the broad spectrum of benefits gained from cloud computing, it’s no wonder why so many businesses have begun to use it. However, it’s easy to make mistakes when handling the cloud, and using the cloud for storage can be risky if you don’t take the proper security measures. Protecting your information from breaches or […]

3 Tips for Businesses Moving to Online Operations During COVID-19

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Although we’re all lucky to have access to advanced digital tools during the outbreak of COVID-19, managing them isn’t always easy. Many Edmonton business owners are currently struggling with transitioning their operations fully online within a very short timeframe. This can leave a lot of gaps in the systems and processes you typically use for […]

Finding the Right Computer Support Service Provider

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Many small and medium-sized businesses choose to hire IT management and computer support service providers for their ongoing technology needs. Contracting out your IT and computer needs comes with several benefits, including:  Lowered overall costs for hours spent  More advanced employee training & support Faster service and less down-time for the business Services that are […]