Category Archives: Uncategorized

As an SMB (small-to-medium sized business), it’s essential that you’re able to adjust to the current marketplace. That includes making investments in the right technologies. But for many small business owners, this is a daunting task, and it can be hard to decide whether an investment in a specific kind of technology is worth it. […]

Technology is a critical factor in every business, and with each passing year, it only becomes more important. Your business likely uses an array of technologies to function, and that means that any problems with the tech can be heavily damaging to you and your business. That’s why technology services like IT and managed IT […]

At Alt-Tech, we like to think of ourselves as highly principled. We have a clearly defined set of goals to reach for our clients and ourselves. That helps us set specific targets and ensure everything we do aims directly at those targets. We think you should know what these principles are, and better yet, we […]

Cloud computing is a relatively new buzzword in the world of technology, but it’s had a massive effect on SMBs (small and medium-sized businesses). In the first quarter of 2020, worldwide companies spent $31 billion on cloud services – 34% more than the same period in 2019.  There are undoubtedly plenty of benefits to using […]

With physical distancing in full effect for an unspecified length of time, videoconferencing is the new way of the world. Businesses have moved their staff meetings, board meetings, and one on one client meetings online. There are plenty of online tools to help you connect “face-to-face” without potentially breathing COVID-19 laced germs all over your […]

There are plenty of changes happening in the world as we contend with the COVID-19 virus. In many cases, business activities, people, and communications are moving from the physical world to online. Unfortunately, that includes hackers. More than ever, it’s important to be aware of social engineering techniques and how to spot them.  

Although we’re all lucky to have access to advanced digital tools during the outbreak of COVID-19, managing them isn’t always easy. Many Edmonton business owners are currently struggling with transitioning their operations fully online within a very short timeframe. This can leave a lot of gaps in the systems and processes you typically use for […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly moved from the realm of science fiction to daily business operations. From self-driving cars to complex chatbot systems, AI systems are helping build industry-leading business practices across the world.  

As small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) grow, the demands of technology can quickly become overwhelming. Almost everything that happens in modern businesses happens thanks to technology solutions. That’s why so many companies are seeing the value of outsourcing IT services to a managed service provider (MSP).

Here at Alt-Tech, we’re asked a lot of questions about network monitoring services. Most people want to start with the basics, so we’ll start with a definition of what networking monitoring means and what it includes.