Why IT Will Cost More in 2022
In a previous blog this month, we talked about planning your IT budget and investments for 2022. In this blog, we will dig a little…
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3 Very Risky Practices to Avoid When it Comes to Cybersecurity
With so many different types of cyberattacks being launched against companies these days, a common question among businesses looking to improve their defenses is “Where…
Planning Your IT Budget and Investments for 2022
With 2022 just around the corner many organizations are planning and budgeting for the year ahead. IT should be part of that discussion. We would…
What Businesses Need to Know about Upgrading to Windows 11
On October 5th, 2021, Microsoft released Windows 11. In this article, we are sharing the information needed on Windows 11 to make an informed decision about if and when businesses should upgrade the…
What Businesses Should Know About Cybersecurity Insurance
As IT Service Providers, we work with clients to make it as hard as possible for threat actors to attack them. However, we are very clear…
Top Data Back Up Best Practices
Data backup is a crucial step to preventing data loss whether from cyberattacks, ransomware, accidental file deletion, natural disasters, and other threats. The key is…
31 Tips to Keep Your People and Your Business Cybersafe
Whether you engage with an IT service provider like MicroAge or you have an internal IT team, there are some basic security practices that should be…
The Benefits of Cybersecurity Awareness Training
We are not stating anything that most of us aren’t already aware of when we say that cyberattacks and the sophistication of these attacks has grown at impressive rates over…
What is Windows 365?
The pandemic has changed the way many companies operate. One notable development is an increase in the number of businesses adopting a hybrid work model….
Microsoft Teams and Security
Data is at the heart of every organization, so it’s crucial that the tools we use in the workplace keep our data secure and protect…
8 Actions Your Business Can Take Now to Avoid Paying a Ransom Later
The number of ransomware attacks have exploded in 2021. The month of July started out with a big bang when cybercriminals encrypted the data in…
Using Managed IT Services to Help Your Business Grow
The Business Development Bank of Canada released the Digitize Now: How to Make the Digital Shift in Your Business study last October. They surveyed more…
Hybrid Work Trends Businesses Need to Know in 2021
As governments and businesses make plans to “reopen”, for lack of a better term, after over a year of living in pandemic mode, one thing we…
3 Reasons to Outsource Your IT to Managed Service Providers
In the competitive landscape that is modern business, owners, CEOs and Presidents must do whatever it takes to keep their business in the game. And…
5 Technology Trends That Will Influence Businesses in 2019
The march of technology never stops in the world of business, and no matter what vertical or industry you work in, you need to be…
Pros and Cons On-site Backup and Cloud Backup
Every organization has crucial data that it cannot afford to lose. As more information passes through cloud business networks and data center environments, data security…
Cybersecurity Layering Approach
Cybersecurity shouldn’t be a single piece of technology that improves security. Rather, it should be a layered approach with multiple facets to ensure comprehensive protection. …
Have you Heard About the Cybersecurity Onion?
Cybersecurity continues to be a top concern for businesses in Canada. This is not a surprise. In 2021, 85.7% of Canadian organizations experienced at least…