Category Archives: Business

5 Ways an IT Company in Edmonton Can Help You Scale Your Business

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An entrepreneur works hard to build a company from the ground up. So, when the time comes to scale that business, it can feel overwhelming. With a larger business comes more responsibility, more workload, and the need for more support. When you reach that fork in the road to either stay small or scale larger, […]

What 2020 Stats Can Tell Us About Online Security Needs for Businesses

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COVID-19 turned 2020 into a business year unlike anything we’ve experienced in recent history. The global pandemic has impacted our lives dramatically, both in our home lives and in our businesses. We read the 2020 CIRA Cyber Security Report and have found a series of important trends regarding online security that every modern company should […]

The Top Reason Why Most Companies Are Falling Short on Cybersecurity Measures

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The world of cybersecurity grows more complicated year by year. Cybersecurity and cyberattacks are not new issues; they’ve been important topics ever since businesses moved online. The main difference now is the level of expertise and security training required to do the job effectively. Employees used to be able to learn about and perform their […]

How to Use Multi-Factor Authentication Correctly for Your Business

How to Use Multi-Factor Authentication Correctly for Your Business

The password used to be the valiant knight that was ready to protect your information online from prying eyes. Unfortunately, in our modern technological world, a single password is no longer enough to protect your business from cybercrime. You need a fortress with high walls, a drawbridge, and a moat filled with piranhas to keep […]

7 Apps to Create a Stronger Virtual Team Environment

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Managing a team in a physical environment is a challenge in and of itself. When you manage a virtualized team, that can be even tougher. Maintaining strong communication, collaboration, and a sense of culture is something you have to actively focus your efforts on when your team isn’t sharing donuts at the weekly staff meeting […]

6 Points to Hit in Cybersecurity Training For Your Employees

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In 2017, 21% of businesses were affected by cybercrime, of which more than half said the incident prevented employees from doing regular work.  Cybercrime is on the rise, especially as more businesses move to virtual means of communicating and sharing documents and information. Although there are certainly technological solutions you can implement to protect your […]

10 Tech Trends for Businesses to Watch in 2020

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Technology is advancing faster than ever before, and there are plenty of new game-changers working their way into the technological trends for 2020 and beyond. Here are the top ten tech trends that will help you optimize your business this year: 1. The Release of 5G The race for 5th-generation mobile networks has already begun. […]

4 Obstacles to Technology Adoption & How to Overcome Them

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When it comes to picking up the latest technology for our homes, most people don’t need much convincing to get on board. From smart home systems like Google Home and Amazon Alexa to the latest in wearable technology, people jump at the opportunity to enhance their lives with technology. Unfortunately, businesses face much greater challenges […]