XBASE Technologies Blog

Outdated firmware: An overlooked threat

If your company is still using computers with outdated firmware, then you have a higher chance of experiencing a data breach. This is because failing to update your firmware exposes your business to major security risks.
What is firmware?
Firmware is a basic type of software that is embedded into every piece of hardware.

How will 5G improve VoIP?

Much more of VoIP’s potential would be tapped by businesses, thanks to the enhancements that 5G will bring about.
Mobile VoIP
VoIP calls rely heavily on sufficient download and upload speeds. For example, when mobile VoIP users on 4G networks are limited to 12 Mbps upload and 2 Mbps download speeds, they experience unstable and poor call connectivity and clarity.

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.

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