Imagine this: you come into work one morning, only to discover your crucial business files have vanished. Gone. Whether it's due to a computer crash, a simple human error, or a malicious cyberattack, data loss can be devastating for any business. This is why the message of World Backup Day is critical — it's a wake-up call to protect yourself from the harsh reality of data loss before it's too late.
Do you keep getting software update notifications? It may be tempting to hit the "Remind me later" button, but you shouldn’t. Software updates are like car maintenance — they're essential for keeping your system running smoothly and preventing problems down the road.
Modern businesses like yours rely on a wide range of software, such as operating systems (OS), productivity suites, and communication tools, to carry out day-to-day tasks. These software allow you to streamline workflows, improve productivity, and enhance internal and external communication systems.
Technology is rapidly changing how modern companies operate and compete, so it’s essential for today’s businesses to have an effective IT strategy that can keep up with these changes. With the right IT strategy, businesses can take advantage of new technologies to make their operations more efficient, better meet customer demands, and remain competitive in their respective industries.
Many businesses in Vancouver are now making their way back to the office after being on a remote work setup for almost two years because of the coronavirus pandemic. If your company is looking to do the same but would like to retain for your workers the advantages that working from home offers, you can consider adopting a hybrid work setup instead.
Whether your business is new to remote working or has been doing it for years, you know the many challenges that managing a distributed team brings. Foremost among these is how to get your staff to collaborate. Getting your employees to work together when they’re all in the same place is difficult enough, let alone when they’re literally miles apart or in different time zones.
One of our services in providing managed IT is the protection of your network and workstations from cyber attacks such as ransomware.
In the past year, ransomware has run rampant as a threat to IT security worldwide, without any signs of slowing down.
What can you expect from the managed IT services sector in 2017?
Apart from the fact that IT managers are beginning to recognize the benefits of managed IT worldwide, it’s worthy of note that the adoption rate of managed IT services is climbing as fast as ever.
Do you use Gmail to manage your accounts? Don’t fall prey to the latest phishing scam, which compromises IT security for your entire business.
Even if you’re a seasoned IT professional, you may be susceptible to this Gmail phishing technique, which uses authentic copy from a trusted source to gain access to your Google account.
When it comes to IT support, many business owners don’t realize that their managed IT provider isn’t just there to fix problems – they’re there to help promote business growth.
At Quicktech, we’re always on the lookout for new tools to help our managed IT clients grow.