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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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CybersecurityHow Businesses Can Protect Themselves From API Security Vulnerabilities
Does your business use an API? What's your feeling about the increase in cyberattacks on businesses through these essential software intermediaries? Keep reading to learn everything your business should know about API attacks and safety measures that work.
April 6, 2024 3 min -
Technology TrendsGmail Is Making Customization Easier for Businesses
If you use Google Workspace, you'll benefit considerably from the new features Google is rolling out in 2024's second quarter. The changes come primarily from Gmail templates and features, so anyone who sends emails can benefit.
April 5, 2024 3 min -
Business OperationsOptimizing Your Digital Service Delivery
As a business owner who supplies digital services, you know how things outside your control can decrease your delivery capability. With the following tips for optimizing your digital service delivery, you empower your staff to deliver more consistent service and avoid the customer complaints that come with unoptimized delivery.
April 4, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityMisconception #9: “Darryl - I have antivirus and firewall, we've got things covered!”
Hi Small Business Owners, welcome to this edition of "Lies they Believe", and "The Truths, I Know"
April 3, 2024 2 min -
Managed ITThe Benefits of Business Process Outsourcing
Maintaining steady growth and productivity requires a balance between in-house staff and outsourced resources. Business process outsourcing is an overarching term for outsourcing a specific business process task, such as payroll, app development, or customer service.
April 3, 2024 2 min -
Technology TrendsThe Only Tool That Guarantees To Access Your Files Anywhere And In Any Device In An Instant
Many people believe OneDrive is exclusive for Microsoft users—sike! Did you know that it is available on other platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android? Another popular misconception is that it has limited storage space; nevertheless, users may increase it through paid subscriptions—just like other platforms. While some feel it requires continual internet connection, it also provides offline access! Now, enough on the fuss! Let's look at the whole value of OneDrive, which will change the way you manage and interact with your files within the Microsoft 365 system.
April 3, 2024 3 min -
Business OperationsImproving Your Small Business
Small businesses face a high degree of competition on virtually all fronts. This level of competition means that small businesses must distinguish themselves from their contemporaries to achieve entrepreneurial success.
April 2, 2024 3 min -
Industry InsightsMicrosoft’s Copilot Chatbot Builder
If you use chatbots to simplify repetitive tasks in your business, the news that Microsoft's Copilot Chatbot Builder is now a standard feature of a Copilot Pro subscription will be welcome. In addition, subscribers can now use Copilot within Microsoft 365 apps, eliminating the need to purchase an additional subscription if they want access to generative AI functionality on Microsoft Teams and more.
April 1, 2024 2 min -
CybersecurityManufacturers At Risk: How To Prepare For Stealthy, Planned, and Sudden Cyberattacks
Manufacturers are increasingly reliant on technology for various processes- just like peanut butter and jelly! This Includes inventory management and customer relationship management. However, this dependency raises a crucial risk that affects many businesses.
April 1, 2024 3 min -
Business OperationsUnderstanding and Optimizing Small Business Server Hardware
Is your small business heading out of that “small” category? While that’s amazing news for your goals and bottom line, you’ll find some change necessary for continued plain sailing. One of these shifts involves your business’s hardware system, which needs to grow as your company reaches more customers and hires more employees.
March 30, 2024 3 min -
Technology TrendsGemini AI Can Help Format Your Google Slides
Google is proving to be a leader in the AI landscape with tools like Vertex AI, but it's the latest function in Google Slides that has small business owners feeling excited.
March 29, 2024 3 min -
Business OperationsMisconception #8: “Darryl - My friend is an IT Guru, he's great with tech stuff, he makes sure we are safe, and we only pay him when things break!”
Hi Small Business Owners, welcome to this edition of "Lies they Believe", and "The Truths, I Know"
March 28, 2024 2 min -
Technology TrendsAI in Marketing: Personalization and Targeting Strategies
Artificial intelligence allows companies to craft personalized ads that target specific demographics. Incorporating AI in marketing with the right personalization and targeting strategies can drive results higher and faster than what you may assume possible.
March 28, 2024 3 min -
Business OperationsCyber Attacks Are Now 26.19% Much Faster And Smarter, Frightening Most SMB Owners
Cyber Attacks Are Now 26.19% Much Faster And Smarter, Frightening Most SMB Owners
March 27, 2024 2 min -
CybersecurityBitwarden’s Passkey Feature for Businesses
Today's companies need some way to authenticate user access to protect their systems and sensitive data from unauthorized access. Passwords are a common authentication method. Unfortunately, managing numerous passwords on a professional level can be tough.
March 27, 2024 3 min -
Business OperationsCalculating The Risks and Costs of Subpar Data Management
In today’s business world, data management isn’t merely a tool—it’s the very lifeblood that drives business decisions and fuels innovations. However, many businesses struggle to handle the immense volumes of data they possess—and this is where effective data management steps in.
March 26, 2024 3 min -
Business OperationsImproving Productivity in the Workplace
As an employer, your primary focus is keeping your business afloat by maintaining staff productivity, which increases company efficiency and customer satisfaction. However, productivity can quickly decline if repetitive tasks make workers uninterested and tired, causing them to lose momentum. If improving productivity in the workplace or remotely is becoming necessary, you'll need to implement the right strategies to help your business succeed.
March 26, 2024 3 min -
Technology TrendsThe Rise of Conversational AI: Transforming Customer Support
If the thought of "chatting" with artificial intelligence seems alien to you, you might be surprised that you're already doing this on various platforms. Don't you pay your electric bill over the phone or use a department store's convenient online chat service to return that damaged package? Countless sites now employ conversational AI for high volumes of basic requests and let live representatives focus on complex customer interactions.
March 25, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Dangers of These Social Media Privacy Issues
Social media is a part of our everyday lives. Despite the many benefits of these platforms, social media privacy issues remain a major concern among users.
March 23, 2024 2 min -
Technology TrendsEmpowering Employees: AI’s Role in Small Business Training and Skill Development
Every business owner envisions a dream team that's growing, innovating, and maximizing available resources. If AI solutions can take your current employees up a notch, that dream might be an imminent reality.
March 22, 2024 3 min
