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3 Practical Ways to Manage Cloud Spending

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Have you ever gone grocery shopping with an empty stomach? Maybe you arrive with your shopping list, or perhaps you have the items memorized. In the end, it doesn’t really matter because, in either scenario, you’re confronted with aisle upon aisle of tempting items that your hunger craves. Do you really need those extra cartons […]

5 Essential Questions to Help You Invest in Cloud Services 

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It isn’t easy to imagine a world without cloud computing. Twenty years can feel more like a century when it comes to technology and computers. But it was only in the mid-2000s when cloud computing began to take off in popularity and accessibility. While Grey’s Anatomy and The Office were starting to air on TV, […]

9 Terrible Passwords to Avoid in 2022 and Always

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A lot has changed since 2018. We’ve seen innovation and unprecedented milestones in nearly every industry. Civilians are travelling to space, more employees are working remotely, virtual reality experiences are more accessible than ever, and the Smart Home is expanding its reach. We can only imagine what we’ll see hit the markets by 2023.  In […]

How to Prepare for Cybersecurity Threats in 2022

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We hear of new data breaches and cybersecurity attacks on companies and industries across Canada and the United States each month. It’s only April, and the health sector and tourism industry have already reported breaches. Even the major corporations are not immune to vulnerabilities. Recently, Google’s internet browser Chrome issued an urgent software update to […]

5 Cybersecurity Tips for Financial Service Providers

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No industry is immune to cyber threats. Economists at Goldman Sachs have warned that some of the top targets for cyberattacks in 2022 will likely include financial service firms, the transport sector, and companies responsible for generating and distributing energy. Amid tax season, we understand that financial service providers are busier than ever, serving their […]

4 Reasons Why It’s Essential to Update Your Software

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How often have you seen a notification pop-up on your phone or computer indicating you are due for a software update? Usually, a message will display that reads something like this: This application has an update. Would you like to install it now or later? How many times do you click on the “later” option? […]

7 Ways an IT Managed Service Provider Can Benefit Financial Firms 

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As a financial firm, one of your primary goals is to provide reliable, professional services to your clients. You want to build trust alongside your reputation so your customers know that their sensitive information is secure with your company. In this age of digital technology, we consistently see cycles of innovation followed by evolved cyber […]

7 Tips to Better Protect Your Client Data

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Keeping your business safe and secure is something every company strives to do. Long-term business success requires keeping client information as safe and secure as possible. An essential part of the business that needs to be protected includes sensitive client data, ranging from names, addresses, credit card information, phone numbers, and other personal details. IT […]