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July 1, 2017 will mark 150 years since Confederation in Canada. Since that time, a lot has happened, especially in regards to the business environment. Today, it is undoubtedly much easier to do business than it was 150 years ago, thanks in part to technology. I would...

Amazon has decided to dabble into the grocery industry with its purchase of Whole Foods. For those in the groceries business, Amazon is about to become your biggest worry. Amazon.com recently purchased Whole Foods in a deal worth $13.7 billion. This has essentially...

Are you wasting money with Break/Fix IT services, like so many other businesses today? There’s a better way: Managed Services. Having the right tech is no longer a choice when it comes to running a business. Up-to-date hardware, software, and security solutions are...

GDPR regulations for Europe go into effect very soon, but is your organization ready for the rigor required by these standards? Recent cyber attacks have technology leaders throughout the world reviewing their security requirements, but the European Union is already a...

Technology Management has become an important aspect of doing business today. Here are a few details about what it entails, and why a business may need it.   Technology management is a term that is used to refer to a group of services offered to a business that may...

Cloud Computing holds many promises for big and small businesses. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of adopting cloud computing. Today, the internet is one of the biggest drivers of growth for most businesses. It allows them to advertise their services for a...

Windows recently revealed that their latest version of Widows 10 is immune to ransomware. They also made updates to earlier versions of their OS to protect them. When the WannaCry Ransomware hit a while back, Microsoft took an unusual step of patching all its old...

Public Wi-Fi can be quite dangerous. Here is a detailed list of the most common risks of using it and how to mitigate them. June is the Official National Candy Month. Thus, it is only fitting that we spend some time talking about the sweet things in life. For...

The Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts could directly impact the government’s ability to protect healthcare data privacy and security. The Trump administration has actively criticized Obamacare, stating that healthcare reform is needed within the...

Unless you happen to be a cyber criminal, ransomware is bad news. So for the rest of us who might have a run in with a cyber criminal who uses ransomware as a method for extortion, it’s important to know what to do and how to handle such situations. Thankfully,...

Ransomware attacks are now being delivered via voice message notification emails to unsuspecting victims. A June 2016 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) report revealed that an average of 4,000 ransomware attacks occurred per day in 2016. During 2017, the number of...

Cyber attacks against healthcare organizations are on the rise: this white paper offers proven ways to protect your organization and patients from ransomware attacks and other types of data theft. Introduction As healthcare becomes more patient-driven, with greater...

This white paper details what additional steps IT pros need to take to safeguard their networks and systems and why they should leave the newer versions of SMBs alone.   With the recent appearance of the “WannaCry” ransomware cyber attacks, the vulnerability of the...

With more vehicles with connected features on the roads every day, cyber security has never been more important to drivers. Learn how to protect your connected car from hackers and other criminals in the digital age.   It’s no secret that cars are becoming...

An external IT services company may be exactly what small and growing businesses need: Here’s why. Partnering with an external IT services companies brings plenty of benefits, especially for small and mid-sized companies that are grappling with the data...

In an effort to reduce the intrusive and annoying nature of such ads, Google has announced that their new browser version will feature an automatic ad blocker. Consider the vast amounts of information, communication, and entertainment, which is funneled through the...

A discussion of a particularly nasty strain of malware downloader and what you need to know to keep yourself, your business and your employees protected.   Conventional wisdom tells us that if you’re trying to keep your employees, your clients and ultimately...

Technology is an essential part of the modern business in large part due to the way that it helps bring people together. Since the beginning, Microsoft solutions like OneDrive and SharePoint have been founded on this simple fact – by making it easier for people to...

June 13th is the Day to Celebrate Being a Geek! When you hear the word “geek” what image does your brain conjure up? If you’re like some people, this might be a bespectacled young man who uses his razor-sharp mind to write binary code for those nifty...

For many people, the vision of a world of driverless cars represents a commuter’s utopia, and for good reason. Commuting is costly, not only in terms of time and money but in terms of stress-related illnesses. Despite the fact that people have adapted to hurtling...

Don’t Get Caught in Their Nets. What is Phishing? Phishing is tech language for fishing over the Internet for confidential business and personal information such as credit card numbers, personal identification, usernames, and passwords. The first phishing scam...

Superman Day Is a Perfect Time To Start Your Journey To Becoming Your Own Information Technology Superhero You don’t have to rely on an outside savior to fix your IT emergencies. Prepare your organization for contingencies with these helpful IT security tips....

Yammer’s social capabilities now support a number of content formats: Here’s why that matters for your business. Yammer has gone through some important changes in 2017 as Microsoft has been working to make the social app as business friendly as possible....

You don’t have to rely on an outside savior to fix your IT emergencies. Prepare your organization for contingencies with these helpful IT security tips. Duck into a phone booth (if you can find one!) and don your cape because Monday, June 12, 2017 has been...

Let’s examine some of the most likely computer issues and quick tips for combatting these problems. I sure do love it when my computer bogs down and slows my workflow, so I can’t meet my deadlines… said no one ever. I mean, honestly, is there a time when we’re...