• Legal IT: Will Machines Take Over the World?

    Legal IT: Will Machines Take Over the World?

    This is what people sometimes say when you start talking about machine language and artificial intelligence. Though it’s true that a computer can perform long, complex mathematical computations, it could never understand a small boy’s love for a cute puppy. All those emotions that humans have, all those irrational beliefs – it might be hard […]
  • The Future of Big Data and the Legal Industry

    The Future of Big Data and the Legal Industry

    There’s no doubt that Big Data, Data Mining, and Machine Learning have changed every industry on the planet. Recent political campaigns were won by experts who knew how to use all data available regarding key factors. Many were surprised to learn how certain types of information could guide a political campaign down the pathway to […]
  • Google Extends Search Result Snippets

    Google Extends Search Result Snippets

    First impressions are important. This is even more so in the world of technology. When searching for a company online, your first results appear in a small 160-character snippet. Now Google has officially extended the search results snippets to a maximum character length of 320 characters. What is a snippet? Snippets, also known as meta […]
  • LinkedIn: Brands and the Rules of Engagement

    LinkedIn: Brands and the Rules of Engagement

    Social is here to stay. That’s the unanimous sentiment regarding social media as a communication tool – and as a marketing channel. LinkedIn launched publicly before Facebook (2003 and 2006, respectively), and in these past 15 years we’ve seen an evolution, and some might say a revolution. Social media has redefined how society interacts, even […]
  • Do You Know About This Compelling Grant Available for Canadian Businesses?

    Do You Know About This Compelling Grant Available for Canadian Businesses?

    The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), incorporated in 1998, is a member-driven not-for-profit organization with approximately 15,000 members and growing. The not-for-profit organization manages the.CA Internet domain, as well as the entire country’s involvement in international Internet governance. CIRA’s top priority is the safe and secure management of our top-level domain. After all, there are […]
  • Rogue Employees and How To Stop Them

    Rogue Employees and How To Stop Them

    Technological advancements have, without a doubt, had a positive impact where your business is concerned. But they have also led to hacking, data breaches and the likelihood that rogue employees will use tools to jeopardize the security of your data. What is a Rogue Employee? A rogue employee undermines your business by ignoring rules and […]
  • The Difference Between Business and Home Phone Services

    The Difference Between Business and Home Phone Services

    If you think that all telephone services are equal and that there’s no difference between a business phone and a home phone system, you’d be wrong. In fact, there are several differences between a phone used for business and a phone used for personal calls, including required call features, calling abilities, and even how many […]
  • When Should Your British Columbia Nonprofit Organization Move to The Cloud?

    When Should Your British Columbia Nonprofit Organization Move to The Cloud?

    Around 90 percent of recently polled business owners report beneficial results from their move to the cloud. This number includes many non-profit organizations who are discovering the varied benefits of cloud computing they leverage daily. So, when should your British Columbia nonprofit organization move to the cloud?
  • Are “Meltdown” and “Spectre” Something to Worry About?

    Are “Meltdown” and “Spectre” Something to Worry About?

    Intel processors are having a Meltdown while AMD and ARM are being attacked by a Spectre. Is a James Bond villain making our computers freak out? No, it’s a new vulnerability found within these processors that affects Windows PCs, Linux, Mac, and even Android phones. A fix has been identified, named KAISER, and all the […]
  • Be Prepared to Combat Insider IT Security Risks in 2018

    Be Prepared to Combat Insider IT Security Risks in 2018

    Did you know that in 2016, IBM found that 60% of all cyber attacks were carried out by insiders? Of these three quarters were due to malicious intent, and one fourth due to negligence or error. Accidents: According to Verizon’s 2016 Data Breach Incident Report, accidents accounted for 30% of security incidents. In many cases, employees haven’t […]
  • 5 Reasons Why You Need to Make the Switch to Microsoft Office 365

    5 Reasons Why You Need to Make the Switch to Microsoft Office 365

    If you run a business, chances are that you’ve thought about moving to an online productivity suite. The two most popular in recent years is Google’s G Suite and Microsoft’s Office 365. Touted as “innovative” and “the next big thing,” Microsoft’s productivity suite is a revolutionary concept when it comes to operating systems and computing. […]
  • Breaking News: Fraud Warning For BC Law Firms – December 2017

    Breaking News: Fraud Warning For BC Law Firms – December 2017

    It's recently come to our attention that a law firm here in BC has been the victim of a sophisticated social engineering scam. This firm - who shall remain nameless out of respect for their unfortunate circumstances - was the target of a 'phony direction to pay' fraud scheme that resulted in the cybercriminals responsible walking away with a six-figure ill-gotten payday.