• Is your Smart Home Technology Putting you at Risk?

    Is your Smart Home Technology Putting you at Risk?

    They are convenient, help you save time, energy and money, but smart home devices could pose a security risk for the unaware. Here’s what to know before you opt for smart home technology. Smart home technology is designed to help your home run more efficiently and to make it easier for you to access and […]
  • How Technology Has Transformed Canada 150 Years since its Inception

    How Technology Has Transformed Canada 150 Years since its Inception

    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 like to explore some of the ways in […]
  • Understand the GDPR Compliance Requirements

    Understand the GDPR Compliance Requirements

    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 step ahead. Their upcoming GDPR, or General Data Protection Requirement, defines data security and […]
  • Celebrate Being a Geek!

    Celebrate Being a Geek!

    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 apps that you’ve become accustomed to as you […]
  • How Much Should Your Business Be Spending on Digital Upgrades This Year?

    How Much Should Your Business Be Spending on Digital Upgrades This Year?

    Take a look at how companies are shaping their IT budgets, and what their biggest expenses are. A very common question among businesses is, “How much should I be spending on digital services?” or “Should we increase our IT budget this year?” It’s a good question, so we’re going to take a look at the […]
  • Five Sweet Moments in Tech History

    Five Sweet Moments in Tech History

    Marshmallow operating systems, candy-colored computers, and other sweet innovations for national candy month. June is national candy month, and to celebrate, we’ve decided to share some of the sweetest moments in candy-related IT history. Each of these cultural tidbits is paired with a little lesson or a few tips on how to integrate the sweetness […]
  • The Worst IT Mistakes Businesses Make When They Forget About Security

    The Worst IT Mistakes Businesses Make When They Forget About Security

    IT without security is a mess waiting to happen: Don’t make these mistakes! No business should make an IT decision without considering data security. When the two get separated, IT decisions start to develop serious problems. Too many companies have focused on adopting a particular solution without exploring how safe it is…which leads to problems […]
  • Why Device-as-a-Service is Finally Growing into a Popular Business Solution

    Why Device-as-a-Service is Finally Growing into a Popular Business Solution

    Devices as a Service? It makes more sense than you might think: Here’s why. The “as-a-Service” trend is nowhere near dying out yet: Companies are determined to try everything as a service until they find out what ultimately works and what doesn’t. That can lead to a little uncertainty when adopting new services because no […]
  • Here are the Top 8 Reasons that Company IT Projects Flounder

    Here are the Top 8 Reasons that Company IT Projects Flounder

    Don’t let your next IT project succumb to these common pitfalls that businesses face. IT projects: They’re commonplace, important for business growth – and they fail all the time. But what causes a big systems upgrade or change to flunk out? That’s a whole lot of time, energy and money going to waste for the […]
  • Outlook Groups is Coming To All Major Platforms

    Outlook Groups is Coming To All Major Platforms

    Groups on Outlook is a great team management tool if you don’t want to adopt a whole new app. “Groups” has been an ability in Office 365 that allows you to create a digital team and share information with them, where everyone can share permissions in common. It’s a handy tool for small-time team management […]
  • Microsoft Teams Tips and Tricks

    Microsoft Teams Tips and Tricks

    Microsoft Teams is a chat-based work hub destined to change the way you communicate with team members. Follow these tips and tricks to make the most of your Office 365 experience. The goal of Office 365 developers is not only to make better productivity applications, but they also want to allow for a more collaborative […]
  • Do You Know What Day May 17th Is?

    Do You Know What Day May 17th Is?

    May 17 is World Telecommunications Day Top Three Things to Know About World Telecommunications Day   World Telecommunication Day may not be a holiday you’ve heard much about, but the day has been celebrated annually since 1969. This year’s theme is “Big Data for Big Impact” and will focus on the future improvement of our […]