• The Four Most Important Things Every Accounting Firm Should Know about Cyber Security

    The Four Most Important Things Every Accounting Firm Should Know about Cyber Security

    Discover four tried and proven ways to keep your company’s computer systems and data safe and secure from cyber-criminals A high standard of cybersecurity can mean the difference between a thriving, successful business and one that is crippled by lost data and/or customer lawsuits stemming from hacked information that is subsequently leaked or misused. Fortunately, […]
  • BREAKING NEWS – New Worldwide Ransomware Outbreak Reported

    BREAKING NEWS – New Worldwide Ransomware Outbreak Reported

    Reports have begun to pour in regarding a new ransomware infection currently wreaking havoc in Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, and several other countries. This highly sophisticated Russian strain is known as Petya or Petrwrap, and it has been advancing on a scale comparable to the recent WannaCry ransomware infection. However, unlike WannaCry, this strain lacks […]
  • Humans And AI Improve Business And Quality Of Life Together

    Humans And AI Improve Business And Quality Of Life Together

    The future has arrived where AI and human beings partner to improve business and quality of life. Two of the themes Sci-Fi movie fans have always loved about the genre are “artificial intelligence” and “the future.” On the friendly side, the Stars Wars franchise played up the good-natured but sometimes annoying thinking robot C3P0. On […]
  • 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 […]