IT Blog
Tip of the Week: Build Your Business’ Cloud
Many businesses have already used the cloud to great success, but others might not even know where to start. The thing is, the cloud has so many features and potential solutions that organizations who don’t know where to start might be overwhelmed by the...
Ransomware attack hits Stratford Ontario City Hall
The City of Stratford Ontario says it has been the target of an apparent cyber-attack, but officials do not believe personal information was compromised. The City of Stratford says it has been the target of an apparent cyber-attack, but officials do not believe...
Why Cloud Computing is Today’s Standard
These days, it seems that everything is migrating to the cloud. This approach has a lot of benefits, especially for businesses that use these solutions on a regular basis. Let’s explore a few reasons why cloud computing has proven to be so beneficial. Understanding...
How Employment Levels are Balancing Out
For many years, there have been occupations and careers that are largely occupied by either males or females. These discrepancies have been declining, thanks in part to the greater adoption of technology solutions in businesses. As a result, today’s workforce has...
Tip of the Week: How to Use PEARS to Mitigate Your Organization’s IT Risks
Implementing technology solutions for your organization always comes with a risk, and if your business is blindsided by it, risk can derail productivity and get in the way of success. As a business owner, understanding this risk and planning for it is critical to your...
An Introduction to the Gig Economy
Business owners have a lot of trouble finding top talent--especially some that are limited by certain geographical factors. Rather than go all-in on finding the much-coveted full-time job, many professionals are instead opting to provide expertise as a service. This...
A Brief History of Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is one of the most popular software titles in the world. It wasn’t always so. Despite competing with a myriad of separate word processors over literal decades, Word has sustained and is now more powerful than ever. Today, we’ll take you through the...
Tip of the Week: 4 Things IT Wants You to Remember
As a managed service provider, we understand how repetitive some of our advice can be. However, we repeat this advice so often because it works. That's why we're sharing a few tips to help you keep your IT functional, while also giving you a peek into our processes....
Does Your Business Have a Sufficient Backup Plan?
Is your business prepared for any disasters that come its way? If you haven’t considered which threats could cause your operations the most trouble, you need to devise a strategy that takes all possibilities into account. Here, we’ll help guide you through these...
Privacy Concerns Hang Over Social Media
Social media has brought about a massive shift in the way people interact. Today we share our opinions, photos, and videos; and, we can even choose our dates by swiping right or left. With social media, people share moments, opinions, and other information, but is all...