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.
Bloatware is a fact of life these days. It is present in both mobile and non-mobile devices, even in PCs and laptops. And it takes up precious space and memory, which encumbers workflows and productivity. Read this article to learn about bloatware and how to eliminate it for good.
Phishing is one of the biggest cybersecurity threats that business organizations face today. In fact, Statistics Canada reports that more than one in three Canadians have experienced phishing attacks since the pandemic began. This tells us two things: that cybercriminals are unrelenting in their pursuit of lucrative exploits and that businesses may be more vulnerable to phishing than they think.
Cybercriminals are getting more creative in infecting computers with malware, and users must step up in order to protect their devices. To stay one step ahead of cybercriminals, you should learn more about their more insidious tricks such as watering hole attacks.
Like most business owners, you may be too busy managing your organization to be concerned about optimized security measures and other technical matters. However, failing to protect your business puts it at risk of data theft and other cyberattacks. Let’s take a look at some ways you can keep your organization safe.
In one of our previous posts, we took a look at Active Directory (AD) and why small businesses in Toronto need it. More recently, Microsoft developed a cloud-based version of this service: Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). Let’s take a look at what active directory is, the difference between Active Directory and Azure Active Directory, and when your business would do well to use either one.
Remote work policies require companies to expand their communication capabilities. Many businesses aim to increase productivity and improve customer service by turning to a VoIP solution. There are several factors that will make your VoIP more mobile while ensuring both your customers and employees remain satisfied and can communicate hassle-free.
Microsoft 365 Groups is a cross-application service that works with the M365 tools you already use to facilitate better team collaboration. It works best for teams that prefer to collaborate through email and need a shared calendar to sync their schedules.
In 2019, Microsoft introduced the Presenter Coach feature in PowerPoint to help users give better presentations, be these in person or virtually. Using artificial intelligence, this feature gives you pointers on how to improve your pitch, pacing, word choice, and much more.
