XBASE Technologies Blog

Make the most out of Outlook with these tips

Millions of businesses worldwide use Microsoft Outlook, preferring the free web-based email and calendar service over its many competitors. Outlook also offers tasks and contacts management capabilities, among other nifty features that will help you work smarter and boost your efficiency.

XBASE Completes New Round of Certification Audits

July 28th, 2020

Toronto, July 28, 2020 – XBASE Technologies Corporation (XBASE), a leading Managed IT Services provider in the Toronto area, is announcing the completion of a third-party audit for the SOC (Service Organization Control) 1 Type II Reports to meet the SSAE 18 (Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 18) requirements.

Benefits of SaaS: What you should know

Technology continues to create more solutions that enable businesses to cut costs and improve efficiency. One of those solutions is Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Learn more about what SaaS is, and how it benefits your business.
What is SaaS and what makes it appealing?
SaaS is a software delivery model that allows you, the user, to access software from any device through the internet.

The status of diversity in Canada’s tech industry

The death of George Floyd sparked outrage in the US and around the world. Beyond performative measures such as pronouncing statements of support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in social media, industries as a whole must review how their actions contribute to social inequities and take corrective measures.

Speed up your Windows 10 PC with these tips

When your computer shows signs of slowing down, don’t feel compelled to buy a replacement just yet. You can still speed up your machine — and do it for free, too. We’ve listed four effective tips to make your Windows 10 computer faster:
Prevent programs from launching at startup
Windows makes certain programs readily available by loading them at startup.

If you think AI is already powerful, wait till 5G kicks it into higher gear

In essence, artificial intelligence (AI) is programming that allows machines to make human-like decisions without human intervention. The way these decisions are made is by analyzing patterns and learning from them (known technically as "machine learning"). By applying this learning, the AI program itself can write new rules, which, in turn, can be included in future models, allowing the learning to be refined and improved on each iteration.

How to protect company mobile devices

Cybersecurity has long been paramount for businesses that utilize digital solutions, but it’s even more necessary for today's distributed workforces. As cloud and mobile technologies continue to prove their value amid a public health crisis, it’s important that you take proactive steps to manage and protect company mobile devices.

Open-source or proprietary VoIP: Which one is for you?

Your managed services provider may have your business communications covered, but knowing a thing or two about Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) will help you understand what VoIP solution best fits your business. What are your choices? Which one is better? Read on to learn more about VoIP.
What are proprietary systems?
When most companies release VoIP software, such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom, they make it almost impossible for users to view or alter the programming code.

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