Windows 11 is here and your friends at SIRKit jumped headfirst into Microsoft’s new desktop operating system six months ago to review and test it out. Like any great Managed Services Provider, we prefer to do the heavy lifting for our partners to ensure the platform is ready for a business environment. After our initial …
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We’re excited for playoff hockey and eager to spice up the rivalry! To support those in need and entice our clients to take on the hockey legends at SIRKit, we are hosting our First Annual Charity NHL Playoff Pool that features a $500 CAD donation from SIRKit to the winner’s charity of choice. Whether you’re …
We’re extremely excited to announce that SIRKit has been awarded Best Managed IT Services Provider – Alberta 2022 by Acquisition International. The Global Excellence award recognizes businesses with a demonstrated commitment to innovation, client satisfaction, achievement, and performance. More importantly, it confirms that although we continue to grow, the entire team remains accountable to our partners. …
If you are a business owner, you’re likely looking for ways to keep your business safe. One of the best ways to mitigate risk is to conduct a risk assessment. While risk assessments can extend to numerous areas, this article refers specifically to IT. A risk assessment is a process that helps identify risk in …
Microsoft Edge, Microsoft’s latest browser, has met with skepticism from end-users. And with good reason- Internet Explorer was one of the lowest-performing browsers for a long time. Thankfully, Microsoft listened to feedback and released a new and improved browser. As a result, Microsoft Edge is one of the most secure, feature-packed, and lightweight browsers available. …
Windows 11 was announced on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021. We’ve covered some of the excellent features of Windows 11 in a previous blog post. We’re rounding up even more of the new operating system’s features in this article. We’re also discussing why you should wait to upgrade if you’re a business. New Features of Windows …
What’s the current status of the semiconductor shortage? Unfortunately, it seems as though the shortage of semiconductors will continue onwards – perhaps as far as 2023. However, there is a possibility that the shortage could be addressed sooner. Companies such as Marvell Technology have invested billions in opening new factories. The shortage will likely continue into the short-term future until these factories are built. …
Received any suspicious texts lately? Smishing is the practice of sending fraudulent text messages claiming to be someone else (usually a company). This is another type of phishing. Smishing scams tend to target mass groups rather than specific individuals like office workers or executives. With smishing messages on the rise, it’s become increasingly important to …