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Our Awards and Accolades

At Alt-Tech, we are proud to have been recognized by some of the most prestigious organizations in the industry for our excellence and commitment to providing top-notch services. Our service to the community reflects our values of trust, reliability, and quality customer service. ScalePad Partner Awards At Alt-Tech, we have been fortunate enough to receive […]

5 Reasons to Work With IT Companies Near You

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Many SMBs (small and medium-sized businesses) in Alberta choose to hire international IT providers. The very nature of most IT companies means that you can work with providers worldwide, so many businesses don’t consider hiring locally as an option. While working with an IT company that does not have a local presence may seem attractive, […]

5 Things to Ask Before Hiring an IT Provider

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For small-to-medium businesses, managing your day-to-day services, clients and data can be hard enough. If you’re running your IT department in-house as well, you may feel overwhelmed. That’s where an IT provider comes in. Because of our reliance on technology and the importance that IT has in the business world, many organizations are searching for a […]

7 Technology Trends that Small Businesses Must Watch in 2022

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New technology trends and technological advancements are announced all the time. Still, it’s always fun at the end of the year to look ahead and predict what trends will happen in the coming year. 2021 saw many companies struggling to adapt to changes in the world brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll continue to […]

Three Technology Developments to Watch in 2022

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We are looking forward to the start of 2022, because there are several home and business technology developments that we are excited to watch. The past two years have seen a leap in how businesses use technology in their everyday operations. While innovation in the technology sector has seen steady growth for many years now, […]

A Beginner’s Guide to NFTs

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The past few months have seen NFTs making waves all over the place. It’s hard to imagine not hearing reference to them in one form or another. Even though you’ve heard of them, it can be difficult to understand exactly what they are. The concept sounds complicated, especially with all the associated tech jargon surrounding […]

Where to Invest Your IT Dollars for Your Business in 2022

Where to Invest Your IT Dollars for Your Business in 2022

A tradition many Canadians enjoy for the start of a new year is making resolutions. Your new year resolutions can include anything from improving your health to learning new skills to connecting more often with family members. Creating a new year’s resolution helps motivate us to work towards a goal and inspires us to create […]

Why & How to Use Password Managers Like LastPass

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Up to 80% of hacking-related incidents are the result of weak or stolen passwords. Stop for a minute and consider how many online business accounts you have. Be sure to think about all your programs, software, apps, email accounts, and cloud accounts. Even if you only have a few employees, it’s easy to think of a […]

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. […]

How to Prepare Your Business for a Phishing Scam

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Working online comes with certain risks. There are computer viruses, malware, spyware, worms, Trojan horses, and ransomware – just to name a few. With all of these potential threats, how can you keep your company safe online? According to a 2017 study, 90% of online attacks can be traced back to phishing scams. Even though […]