How A Managed IT Support Investment Generates ROI
There’s no denying the numerous benefits of Managed IT support, so why do some businesses remain on the fence about outsourcing? A lack of understanding the ROI. Establishing reliable and effective systems will allow your team to maximize production and revenue. We recommend most businesses set aside 2% of their anticipated gross revenue for "technology" each year. This should be sufficient to cover Internet, Software, Security, PCs, Servers, Printers, Cell Phones, Toner, Support, Surveillance, etc. If your business is heavily dependent on technology, you should consider increasing the amount by 1-2%. Today, we’ll define, in practical terms, how securing Managed IT support can deliver more ROI and result in an increase in overall revenue.
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2019 Guide to Better Email Security for Any Business
Email security remains a top IT concern for businesses in Edmonton (and across Canada for that matter) entering 2019. The exponential increase of phishing attacks over the past year alone can be credited for this, especially after news broke that additional Yahoo and Gmail users were compromised in December. Here are 5 things your business needs to do for better email security in 2019.
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Why Migrate Email to Office 365 in 2019
With the new year is upon us it's a good time to review why moving your e-mail services to Office 365 is a great way to improve efficiency, security, and team horsepower. To some extent you have likely heard of Office 365, but you may not know just how powerful Microsoft Exchange (the e-mail portion of Office 365) actually is.
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4 Cyber-Security Measures to Adopt in 2019
Approximately 350,000 new malware strains and other harmful programs are released every day. Here are four changes your business needs to make to reduce the risk of cyber crime in 2019.
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IT Budgeting and Spending Mistakes to Avoid in 2019
Worldwide IT spending is projected to rise over 3 percent towards $3.8 trillion in 2019, with greater increases for enterprise software (over 8% growth) and IT services (nearly 5% growth).
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5 Signs It’s Time to Start Using Artificial Intelligence
Recent data reports that more than 70 percent of consumers harbour some sort of fear of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Holiday Season Cyber Attacks to Watch in 2018
With another record breaking holiday season of spending on the way, hackers are coming out of the woodwork in greater numbers too.
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PIPEDA Update Makes Security Breach Reporting Mandatory in Canada
November 1, 2018, was the enforcement date of a new addendum to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), called the Electronic Documents Act (EDA). Here's what your company needs to know.
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Technology in the Office Environment - Is Your New Space IT Friendly?
Modern businesses moving into a new office tend to forget about technology infrastructure. Here are 4 things you need to make your new office space IT ready.
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Managed Services + Cyber Security: A Match Made In Heaven
Small, medium, and large businesses alike benefit from managed IT services for many reasons. However, one of the most common gateways to the partnership is the critical need for cyber-security.
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