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4 Industries That Can Benefit From Professional IT Services

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It is no secret that businesses of all sizes and service offerings rely on efficient professional IT services to keep operations running smoothly. From software and services to hardware and infrastructure, computers have taken over the corporate landscape as the main source of information and communication across departments.  How Managed IT Services and Cyber Security […]

The Benefits of Cloud Computing for Manufacturing

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In the past few decades, we have begun to see a new and lasting interest in cloud computing followed by massive amounts of digital transformation and IT modernization. Since COVID-19 swept the world and forced everyone inside, IT infrastructure has become increasingly necessary for all businesses, but perhaps none more so than manufacturing. IT for manufacturing […]

5 Ways to Optimize Your IT Budget in the New Year

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Everywhere we look, prices are skyrocketing. From gas to basic groceries, consumers and businesses alike are hurting. Inflation is as inevitable as it is unwelcome, and companies are doing whatever they can to both manage the costs of their current operations and understand how to plan for budgeting in the new year. One area that […]

The 5 Biggest Cyber Threats Businesses Will Face in 2023

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The world of cybersecurity is constantly changing and adapting to new circumstances. Every year, Canadian businesses face a torrent of new cyber threats–but they can also access more security measures than ever before. In 2023, businesses across Canada must equip themselves to handle cyber threats and attacks of all kinds. Luckily, it isn’t as hard […]

5 Reasons to Outsource Your Cybersecurity Operations

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The technological advancements we’ve made in the past few decades have been extremely beneficial for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). But as technology becomes increasingly advanced, the amount of cyber threats is only increasing. With so many Canadian businesses being impacted by cyber attacks, it’s no wonder cybersecurity has become a primary concern in the […]

Beginner Best Practices for Backup and Data Recovery

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When running a business, you must always be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Many business owners view data loss from a distanced perspective–it happens to other businesses, but surely it won’t happen to yours. Unfortunately, you can never be sure that data loss won’t affect your business. In reality, data loss is more common than […]

5 Great Reasons to Follow Alt-Tech on Your Business Social Media

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Are you following Alt-Tech on your business social media? If not, you’re missing out! Alt-Tech’s social media is the perfect place to find all kinds of information about cybersecurity and your IT service provider. You can get bite-sized tech tips, information for upcoming events, and more. What’s not to love? Want to know more? In […]

Celebrating Data Privacy Week: 5 Tips to Protect Your Data

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Every January we have the opportunity to take a look at our cyber hygiene by celebrating data privacy week. With cyber threats seemingly increasing every time we open our eyes, it’s important that we all take security seriously and ensure our data is safe with a security audit. According to a recent study, the average […]

5 Cybersecurity Small Business Tips

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As a small business owner, you know better than anyone just how hard it is to juggle everything. From ensuring operations run smoothly, to crafting a great customer experience, to coordinating a team of amazing people, you have your eye on a lot of moving pieces. You probably know that cybersecurity is critical, but you […]

Why Businesses Need Tech Support Services

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Many small business owners assume that tech support services are only useful to large corporations, but that isn’t entirely true. In fact, businesses of all sizes, including SMBs (small to medium-sized businesses), can benefit significantly from tech support.  Tech support is designed to cover a wide variety of needs, from general network support to expert […]