While the cloud has been around for several decades and its adoption rate has been steadily increasing, there’s been an especially higher-than-average cloud adoption rate in the past year due to the pandemic. When COVID-19 hit, businesses turned to the cloud for reliable and secure solutions, enabling them to maintain operations and manage a distributed workforce.
If you think your email is safe from hackers, think again. A lack of sufficient email security protocols can lead to data theft, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and successful malware attacks. Here are some tips to secure your email account from cyberthreats and the many troubles that come with them.
The pandemic has solidified the cloud's indispensability in today’s business operations. Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that implemented remote working arrangements have notably been relying heavily on various cloud solutions to maintain operations and connect a distributed workforce.
Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operate with limited resources such as finances, technology, and personnel, and can therefore afford to work with very little room for mistakes. Any minor operational failure or inefficiency can create a big impact down the line, especially in industries that require immediate delivery of goods or rendering of services.
Mobile devices are generally less secure than laptop and desktop computers. While there are available anti-malware applications for smartphones and tablets, they aren’t as comprehensive as those for laptops and desktops. Additionally, some mobile devices aren’t compatible with certain security applications or measures implemented by businesses.
The internet is teeming with millions of cybersecurity threats that are out to get your business. Whenever your employees are connected to the internet, your data is in danger of being compromised. This is why businesses need a robust cybersecurity posture, especially given their increased reliance on cloud technologies.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems are tried and tested tools for business agility and continuity, so it’s no wonder that many companies use them. But they also come with ownership costs that you should anticipate. Read on to learn more.
Upfront costs
Upfront costs are largely determined by the manner in which you acquire your systems, such as whether you buy a VoIP system outright or rent it from a third party.
Microsoft has unveiled some new and improved Microsoft 365 features. These upgrades, introduced during this year’s Microsoft Inspire conference, are more relevant than ever and were designed with the needs of the hybrid worker in mind. From third-party integrations in Teams to nifty tricks in Outlook, here’s a quick guide on what to expect from the latest version of Microsoft 365.
Work seamlessly with Windows 365
Windows 365 is a cloud service that allows users to experience a more powerful and more agile version of Windows 10 or 11. Also called the “Cloud PC”, Windows 365 will enable you to access your entire PC — including personalized apps and settings — from any device.
Security, ease of use, and free service are just some of the main reasons why many businesses use Gmail. But despite the email service’s ubiquity, there are still plenty of ways for users to improve their Gmail experience. Gain better control over your inbox — and your workday — with these tricks.
Investing in technology might feel like a huge risk for small Canadian businesses with limited profits, but the alternative is far riskier. Not having the right technology can cause your organization to fall behind competitors and lose operational efficiency, and open up your systems to a wide range of cybersecurity threats.
