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How Much Should Businesses Budget for IT and Managed Service Providers?

How Much Should Businesses Budget for IT and Managed Service Providers?

Technology drives every aspect of modern business operations. From basic email systems to complex cloud infrastructures, your company relies on technology to serve customers, process transactions, and maintain a competitive advantage. But when it comes to budgeting for IT support, many business owners find themselves asking the same question: “How much should we actually be […]

Common IT Mistakes Made by SMBs When Starting Up

Starting a small or medium-sized business (SMB) is always tricky. Not only are you balancing the economy,  competition, and clientele, but you also have to make sure the technical side of operations is running smoothly.  While IT may not be the core focus of your business, it’s still crucial to ensure that you don’t make […]

Understanding Hacktivism: How It Impacts Global Cybersecurity Awareness

Have you noticed how often the news mentions hackers these days? It seems like every other headline is about a data breach or some sneaky cybercriminal getting into places they shouldn’t. But not all hackers are out to steal your credit card info; some have quite a different agenda. Enter the intriguing world of hacktivism. […]

7 Microsoft 365 Features You Should Take Advantage Of

Key Takeaways: Getting More from Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 does more than Word, Excel, and email. Features like real-time document editing, Copilot, OneDrive, “Tell Me,” and connected Office apps help teams collaborate faster, find tools more easily, store files securely, and work more efficiently. With the right setup, training, and support from a provider like […]

5 Things IT Outsourcing Can Provide That an Internal Team May Lack

How businesses handle their IT needs can really influence their success. Many companies struggle with deciding whether to keep an internal IT team or outsource these services. If you’re facing this decision, you’re definitely not alone. The idea of IT outsourcing is often surrounded by myths and misconceptions. This article aims to clear things up […]

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 […]

The Most Common Causes of Data Breaches & What to Do

The Most Common Causes of Data Breaches & What to Do

Since the pandemic began, the number of people working remotely from their homes has increased drastically. We’ve discussed in previous blog posts how remote workers have become increased targets of phishing and other email scams. An FBI report states that in 2020 alone, Americans lost $1.8 billion dollars in business email scams. Meanwhile, the Canadian […]

Our Top 5 Data Loss Prevention Strategies

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As Yogi Berra once said, “you don’t know what you don’t know,” and when it comes to protecting valuable data for your business and your clients, what you don’t know can seriously damage your reputation and your finances. Canadians value the privacy of their personal information and data security. In 2020, a poll conducted by […]

How to Perform a Network Security Vulnerability Assessment

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Since the start of the pandemic, companies have seen more and more devices added to their networks as employees switched to working remotely where possible. This increased demand for remote access has also led to companies investing in new applications and software to facilitate the change. With more devices and more applications, cybersecurity risks also […]