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...
Are You Backing Up All the Data You Need?
When we map out a network for a business, a huge factor that goes into the decision-making process is about the data that travels across the network. Your organization’s data, and it’s security and continuity, is extremely important. In fact, we feel it’s one of the...
How Retail is Starting to Need IT
Of all industries, retail has probably escaped the dependence on technology that many others have developed over the years for the longest span of time. However, it has become clear that there are many ways that IT solutions can assist the retail sector that just...
Cybersecurity outlook for 2019
We all know data is valuable, but too often we act as if it isn’t. Valuables are often secured – kept in safes, insured, treated with care. With valuable business and personal data moving around the internet all the time, criminals are always looking for new ways to...
Retain Key Employees by Investing in Technology
A lot of good can be accomplished by making a change to your business’ technology. On the other hand, if you don’t properly implement technology it can be a devastating blow to your business; and, not in the way you may think. With today’s employees getting more and...
What About Managed IT Confuses You?
Do you understand what a managed service provider does for businesses just like yours? Some of what an MSP does can be a bit confusing if it’s not explained correctly, leading to misinformation spreading. We wanted to take a moment to clear up what it is we help our...
Productivity in the Age of Distraction
Let’s face it; we live distracted lives. More people than ever have difficulty focusing on tasks due to the prevalence of constant distractions. Whether the distractions are self-inflicted or not, workers today have to develop a strategy to ensure they can be as...
New privacy rules will force Canadian companies to disclose data breaches
New privacy rules designed to better safeguard the personal data of Canadians and let them know when it has been breached take effect November 1, 2018, but even security experts say they are far from perfect. The legislation, known as the Personal Information...
Are You Utilizing IT Services to Your Full Advantage?
Do you know what an IT provider is really capable of doing for your business and its technology? Chances are, it’s likely more than you think. Below, we’ll review a few benefits that any IT resource worth their salt is capable of providing to a business like yours,...
Getting a Better Understanding of Human Resources
The Human Resources department is now a critical part of any workplace’s success, but there are most likely misconceptions about this department’s mission. Where did the idea of Human Resources come from, and how can technology be leveraged to assist in their duties?...