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Why Transferring to Protected Cloud Storage is in Your Best Interests in 2021

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If this last year taught us anything, it’s that keeping data protected and easily accessible from any device makes life a whole lot easier when disaster strikes (like a global pandemic). Many businesses found themselves scrambling to efficiently access and transfer important information when the world shifted to work-from-home culture, which is why transferring to […]

5 Home Business Cybersecurity Measures You Can Implement in a Few Hours

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Managing Technology for Remote Teams The trend toward remote or home-based employees is growing exponentially, especially as COVID-19 continues to impact workplaces. As a result, many companies are discovering work-from-home technology solutions that allow them to continue operations seamlessly. One important aspect of these solutions is maintaining strong cybersecurity practices. With networks becoming more dispersed […]

The Four Main Types of Backup and Data Recovery Services

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Backup and Data Recovery Services & Why Having Options Matters Data and backup recovery services for businesses are not one-size-fits-all. Factors such as industry, business size, technology infrastructure, and level of security measures can all impact the type of services your business needs access to. Alt-Tech offers four main types of backup and recovery services […]

Protecting Your Business from Fraud

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All industries and businesses are susceptible to fraud. In fact, fraud is one of the most common ways that businesses and individuals can lose money. According to CPA Canada, “In 2019, nearly 45,000 Canadians fell victim to fraud, losing more than $96 million, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.” Despite this, many Canadians haven’t taken […]

How to Choose Between Public and Private Cloud Services

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Cloud computing is a relatively new technology, which is why some businesses still approach it with caution. However, the cloud isn’t as complicated as it seems, and it can be incredibly beneficial to your business when used effectively as part of your larger business operations systems. One decision you’ll need to make when setting up […]

Why Insurance Companies Need Managed IT Solutions

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With the rapid advancements of technology that happen every day, all industries need to have proper, up-to-date IT, or they risk falling behind their competition. Insurance companies are no exception. Managed IT services can become an incredible asset for insurance companies and brokers, and there are even some solutions that are specific to the insurance […]

Cable Management Techniques to Keep Everything Organized

Cable Management Techniques to Keep Everything Organized

Dealing with a Mess of Scattered Cables An office setting can quickly become a maze of tripping hazards as you add new devices to your network. Not only is this a major safety hazard, but it also makes dealing with your technology extremely difficult. Any IT specialist in Edmonton will tell you that step number […]