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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
Practical guidance from the MYDWARE team — protecting and modernising businesses across the Greater Toronto Area and Simcoe County.
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CybersecurityReduce the Risk of Business Email Compromise Attacks
Email threats have been around since the early 90s. But phishing techniques are much more sophisticated now than they were back then. One of the most successful and lucrative tactics is business email compromise (BEC). BEC scams have stolen over $43 billion from businesses worldwide between July 2019 and December 2021. Threat actors are making more money from it than ransomware.
March 23, 2023 3 min -
Managed ITWhat Is an MSP (And How to Choose the Right One for Your Business)
Managing data and IT solutions in-house can be challenging and expensive. That's why many organizations turn to MSPs.
March 8, 2023 5 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Edge Renders Using Adobe Acrobat
Adobe and Microsoft announced on Feb. 8, 2023, a collaboration to transform the PDF reading experience by bringing Acrobat to Edge. They aim to provide stronger security and improved performance through the new partnership.
February 21, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsHow to Use Technology to Streamline Your IT Operations
As a business owner, you realize the necessity of being competitive in a rapidly evolving industry. One method is to use technology to simplify your operations. The proper strategies and tools can boost productivity, cut expenses, and help you provide better customer service. A few strategies for achieving these objectives are:
February 7, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsEfficiency is Key: How Automation Can Benefit Your Small Business
Businesses have become increasingly competitive in the digital age, and innovative entrepreneurs have taken steps to give their companies an edge. One increasingly popular way of staying competitive is to utilize automation tools. Automation tools can improve the efficiency of almost any business, no matter its size, which can have various benefits such as time savings and cost-effectiveness.
February 4, 2023 2 min -
Business Operations3 Tech And Automation Strategies Businesses Must Have Now To Stay Competitive, Profitable And Thriving This Year
Covid changed everyone’s lives in dramatic ways on many levels – but small and big businesses alike were radically impacted, from events, restaurants and retail being shut down to sending everyone home to work remote.
February 3, 2023 4 min -
Technology TrendsEverything You Need to Know About Microsoft Viva Sales
Data entry can be a real drag for salespeople. The time they spend on administrative tasks is time away from customer interactions. But that data is vital.
December 28, 2022 4 min -
Business OperationsWhat to Include in a Year-end Technology Infrastructure Review
When the year is coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to plan for the future. Most businesses begin the year with the hope of growing and improving operations. Much of how a business operates depends on technology. So, it makes sense to look to your IT for areas of optimization.
December 21, 2022 4 min -
Business OperationsAutomate Your Business
If you run your own business, it can take up a lot of your time. For example, you might spend hours manually posting to social media, writing emails, and much more. While these tasks aren’t necessarily hard to do – automation takes far less time and often requires less effort.
December 15, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityWhat Are the Advantages of Implementing Conditional Access?
It seems that nearly as long as passwords have been around, they’ve been a major source of security concern. Eighty-one percent of security incidents happen due to stolen or weak passwords. Additionally, employees continue to neglect the basics of good cyber hygiene.
December 7, 2022 4 min -
Technology Trends3 Tech Trends To Look Out For In 2023
It is difficult to predict which emerging technologies will have an impact on your business.
November 25, 2022 1 min -
Managed ITAre You On A Bad Date And Don’t Even Know It?
They don’t call you back, they don’t text back, and when you get time with them, they are disheveled, rude and uninterested, doing barely enough to keep things going.
September 8, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityUpdate VMWare Apps Now For Critical Security Vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an advisory that serves as a stark warning.
June 10, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityVMWare Products Need Patched Now For Security Risks
If you use certain VMWAre products, be aware that the company has recently identified and issued a patch for a total of five critical security vulnerabilities.
April 29, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsWhat Does It Mean to Build a Sustainable Business?
Being a sustainable business means more than just recycling and using renewable energy. It means laying the groundwork for future employee and customer growth. An organization with sustainability as one of its core principles has a better chance of success in the future.
March 29, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsTake Your Business To The Next Level With These Technology Solutions
When you set goals for your business this year, there’s a good chance one of those goals was tied to growth. It’s a common goal. You have your eyes set on acquiring new customers. You’re ready to take their business to the next level. The challenge, however, is getting to that next level. If you do a web search on how to grow your business, you’ll find more results than you know what to do with. It can be frustrating and overwhelming.
July 1, 2021 3 min -
CybersecuritySecurity - Do You Know Your Digital Risk?
Rapid technological advancement and rising global connectivity is reshaping the way the world is functioning. From higher productivity to improved customer satisfaction, technology has played a critical role in the growth of businesses across the world. However, the consequential bad news is that technological advancements have also made organizations increasingly vulnerable to digital risks. However, this does not mean that businesses must compromise on growth and advancement for the sake of security.
December 11, 2020 5 min
