Long long ago, businesses had to buy bulky desktops and load them up with operating systems and productivity software. Even with discounts applied to large orders of software licenses, the upfront cost for building IT infrastructure was enormous.
This is why cloud computing is such a boon for Toronto’s small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) — they can simply subscribe to a service that grants them access to platforms and programs via the internet.
Facebook leads all social media platforms in terms of daily active users, audience reach, and cultural impact, but is it the best fit for your business? Every business has a unique audience, so what works for one business may not work for another. With all the available social media platforms to choose from, small- and medium-sized businesses should examine their options before they decide which is the best match for them.
Companies that want their employees to have the best mobile devices for work usually choose one of three devices, a Pixel, one of the Galaxy S phones, or an iPhone. The Pixel phone is Google’s flagship device, and although it’s price isn’t much different from the competition, it’s packed with business benefits.
You’ll find Cortana, Microsoft's voice-activated personal assistant, extremely helpful for daily tasks, like rescheduling meetings, drafting an email, or dealing with several other time-consuming work. Learn how to use the following Cortana commands to make life so much easier for you.
In the digital world, eavesdropping is a form of cyberattack where voice over internet protocol (VoIP) phone calls are intercepted and recorded, usually to glean personal or business information. Since it does not affect call quality, it’s hard to tell if you’ve been a victim of eavesdropping.
“Email shmeemail — what’s the big deal if mine gets hacked? Good luck scrounging up anything worth stealing in my sent folder,” we tell those would-be hackers in our heads.
Unfortunately, hackers have found a way to prey on people with a nonchalant attitude toward email.
Amidst the current climate of malware, hacks, and phishing scams, the internet really isn't safe for any company that doesn't take precautions. Without safeguards, browsers that you or your employees use are vulnerable to cyber attacks that may cripple productivity and profit.
Small- and medium-sized businesses don’t have the time to maintain IT infrastructure, let alone assess whether it’s still driving value for the company. However, if you want to ensure everything runs smoothly, it’s important to be proactive and conduct technology business reviews when you can.
There are plenty of things to love about Office 365. For a small monthly fee, it gives you the latest cloud-based version of Microsoft Office apps and robust communication tools that improve collaboration and productivity. But it’s also an extremely secure platform that can defend against the most cunning phishing attacks.
Malware that blocks access to your own data and holds it for ransom is called ransomware. In Canada, everyone from local government to small businesses has been hit. Is there no choice for victims other than to pay cybercriminals? Let's take a look at some real-world examples of how Canadians have been responding to recent ransomware attacks.
