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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Every day, more and more online stores fall victim to cybercrime. In 2017, 21% of businesses were impacted by cybercrime, and that number is only growing. With more and more business being conducted online, business owners want to know, “How can I protect my online store from being affected by cybercrime?”

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 […]

Cloud Computing Services  Digital technology has changed the entire canvas of business and the way in which people conduct their business. Everything and everyone can be connected through networks. This has given rise to a new tool that most businesses are using: Cloud computing. With so much data and information out there, businesses need proper management […]

Understanding Encryption The last thing anyone wants is to be hacked or compromised online. Technology is so vast and complicated that people don’t always realize how vulnerable their data is until it’s too late. There are all kinds of confidential documents that need extra security and protection online, especially for businesses with sensitive data. One […]

Retail Technology Remember the days when you walked up to the cashier in a retail store and just handed them cold, hard cash to pay for your items? There was a time when that was the only payment option available and accepted: No shiny cards, no fancy screens. Thanks to digital technology, the possibilities have […]