In the contemporary business landscape, organizations of all sizes face numerous challenges that impact daily operations, workforce technology implementation, and resource management. However, these challenges are particularly pronounced for small and medium-sized businesses due to limited resources like funding and manpower.Technology is a key...
5 Innovative Ways to Utilize Microsoft 365 AI Innovations
Are you ready to make use of Microsoft 365 AI tools to work smarter and faster?Microsoft 365 offers a robust suite of cloud-based productivity tools designed to elevate your efficiency and speed. Microsoft consistently leads the charge in innovation, ensuring you work smarter and accomplish more in less time. M365 was one of the very first...
How to Measure the Real Value of Cybersecurity
The value of cybersecurity cannot be emphasized enough, particularly in an age dominated by technological advancements. As businesses become more dependent on technology to drive key operations, their risk of falling prey to cyber threats rises. 66% of small businesses are concerned about cybersecurity risk while 47% lack the understanding to...
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: 9 Tips for Managing Your Team’s AI Use
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool. It can enhance the productivity, efficiency, and creativity of your staff. But artificial intelligence in the workplace also comes with some challenges and risks. Businesses need to address and manage these to use AI effectively.Establishing clear and ethical guidelines, or "AI rules," for staff...
Top 9 Generative AI Use Cases for Small Businesses
There is no escaping the relentless march of AI. The rapid advancement of AI has permeated every corner of the tech landscape.Software giants are swiftly integrating it into an array of business tools, with notable platforms such as Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and others leading the charge and creating numerous generative AI use cases for...
Prepare Your Business for Gmail’s Email Policy Changes in 2024
In a bid to enhance email security and reduce spam, Google has announced significant changes to its handling of emails. New requirements will be put into place impacting all Gmail business senders as well as businesses that send more than 5,000 messages to Gmail addresses daily.Set to take effect in February 2024, these changes aim to...
Why Your Business Needs a Disaster Recovery Plan
Does your business need a disaster recovery plan?Any business that relies heavily on technology, online operations, and digital information is more likely to experience a cyber incident. This includes businesses that store and manage sensitive information such as personal data and/or financial records. Small businesses are especially vulnerable...
Recession, Cyber Crime and Your Business
Cyber crime and the economy are inextricably intertwined.The economy has a direct impact on cyber crime. This means the pain of the upcoming – or current, according to some experts – recession will potentially be felt across numerous aspects of your business. In anticipation of this economic downturn, many businesses will unintentionally make...
Business Email Compromise: Protect Your Business
Business email compromise (BEC) is one of the most damaging cybercrimes faced by businesses today.According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), BEC has cost businesses over $5 billion worldwide, including Canadian businesses.What is a BEC scam? BEC, also sometimes referred to as “man-in-the-email” attack, is a type of scam specifically...
Managed Service Provider: 5 Undeniable Benefits for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, you’ve probably struggled with having all your IT, network and infrastructure needs met. This is when working with a managed service provider (MSP) can be advantageous.Hiring an MSP can bridge the gap in an organization’s IT department by delivering high-performance and secure business technology. For the most part,...