In Canada and the world over, remote working has been vital in keeping businesses agile, adaptable, and operational during the pandemic. But while it has become a solid option for many organizations, it still presents productivity challenges that can hold remote workers back from achieving their peak potential.
Some of the most well-known companies in the world, including Sony Pictures, Home Depot, Adobe, and eBay, have been victims of cyberattacks. While major corporations like these are high-profile targets for hackers, small- and medium-sized businesses are not exempt from data breaches.
Businesses set up cybersecurity safeguards to protect their data and systems from being modified, stolen, or deleted. But once in a while, cybercriminals break through even some of the toughest security defences. And contrary to popular belief, big corporations are not the only targets of cyberattacks.
Your desktop or laptop may have the applications you need for work, but it also features so many on-screen distractions that it's easy for you to lose focus on important tasks. Here are a few tricks to help you avoid distractions at work and boost your productivity.
Automated processes powered by artificial intelligence (AI) makes operations more efficient and effective. For many companies, AI-powered Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is taking telecommunications automation to a whole new level. Here are the things it can offer your business.
More than just offering apps and cloud services designed to boost productivity, Microsoft 365 also provides robust security tools for protecting data from loss and theft. Make the most out of these tools and ensure data security by following these tips.
Nowadays, it’s near impossible to maintain 100% privacy when browsing the web. A variety of malicious actors lurk in the background, whether you’re searching on Google, checking your social media feeds, or accessing business programs online. The fact is that everyone who browses the internet is vulnerable to cyberthreats.
Investing in new IT tools is one of the best ways to improve your business’s efficiency, data security, and ability to serve your customers. But it won’t always produce the outcomes you want if you go about it haphazardly. When purchasing new technology, make sure to avoid these mistakes.
If your Canadian business keeps employee or customer information online, then there’s a good chance that it will be targeted by cybercriminals. According to a 2019 survey by the Insurance Bureau of Canada, almost one in five or 20% of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been a victim of a cyberattack in the past two years.
In response to the COVID-19 crisis in 2020, organizations that could let staff work from home did so, which meant that the former had to expedite migrating their apps and data to the cloud and/or setting up remote access for staff. And to maintain the ability to work and deliver projects together, teams subscribed to Software-as-a-Service apps to communicate with one another, collaborate on tasks, and manage projects.
