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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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CybersecurityYour Business Is Losing Hundreds Of Hours To Spam Every Year
Everybody despises spam. However, given how effective spam filters are now, perhaps you do not think it will have a significant impact on your company.
June 20, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsHow to Build Trust Using Your SMB’s Technology
Technology can be a daunting investment for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Between the initial cost and the time and effort it takes to maintain and keep up with technology, it’s little wonder why so many SMBs are hesitant to invest in it.
June 15, 2022 3 min -
Technology TrendsFinally! Google Chrome's going to block disruptive notifications
Has this happened to you? You visit a website, and a pop-up asks if it can send you notifications. You click yes… and within a few days you totally regret it.
June 13, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsWhat to Say ‘No’ and ‘Yes’ to When Practicing Trust-Building in Your Business
The world has become a less trusting place. A recent study by the Edelman Trust Barometer found that trust in business, media, government and NGOs has reached an all-time low. The study also revealed that trust levels are divided along generational lines, with millennials displaying the lowest levels of trust.
June 10, 2022 4 min -
Business OperationsThe Case for Trust-Building as a Small Business (It’s Not Just for Enterprises)
There is a strong connection between trust and prosperity. In fact, when trust levels are high, businesses tend to grow faster. According to McKinsey and Company, Harvard Business Review, Forrester Research and many other reputable organizations, trust is the connecting fabric upon which innovation and business success are built.
May 28, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsThree New Teams Features To Look Forward To
What’s the one business tool you’d be most upset to lose?
May 24, 2022 1 min -
Business Operations‘Do Not Disturb’ Means Exactly That
Imagine having hours to focus on your most important tasks without being interrupted by your team. Isn't it the best thing in the world?
May 12, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsCommon Scalability Mistakes SMBs Make
Most small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are stretched for time and resources, due to which they may end up rushing through process implementations, technology upgrades and new hire training. Inevitably, this results in botched executions and a foundation that doesn’t support sustainable scalability.
April 14, 2022 4 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 Operations5 Ways Technology Can Take You To The Next Level
It’s nearly impossible to run a business in today’s climate without using up-to-date technology. This doesn’t necessarily mean bringing in the best computers, printers and other pieces of hardware needed to run a successful business. Instead, it means you should utilize the most current software and programs to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
March 28, 2022 4 min -
Business Operations3 Common Tech Acceleration Mistakes
As a business executive, you often face the task of keeping up with current technology trends to boost productivity, lower expenses, strengthen your brand value, enable new collaboration and maximize profitability.
March 16, 2022 3 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 Is Now Able To Run Some Android Apps
Recently, Microsoft announced that they were adding support for Android Apps to Windows 11. The company first began testing that new functionality back in October of last year (2021).
March 5, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsWhy Smart Tech Acceleration is Essential to Long-Term Business Growth
In your attempt to adapt to the evolving technology landscape and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you invested in solutions that may not be assisting your company in achieving its long-term goals? If so, you’re not alone.
March 4, 2022 4 min -
Business Operations5 Elements of Effective Tech Acceleration
Are you up to date with the current technology landscape? Do you have an idea of what it will look like in the next five to 10 years? Knowing this information is crucial as it can significantly impact your business.
March 1, 2022 4 min -
Technology TrendsWhy Apply Change Management Principles to Your Technology Upgrade
The technological landscape has advanced dramatically over the last couple of decades and continues to move faster than anyone could have ever imagined. Failure to keep up with the latest technology trends and current business practices can put your company at risk, but just investing in next-generation technologies does not guarantee successful implementation.
February 15, 2022 4 min -
Technology TrendsAndroid Apps Are Coming To Windows 11
One of the most persistently frustrating aspects of our highly interconnected world is that we seem to exist in at least three different distinct ecosystems.
February 8, 2022 2 min -
Business Operations4 Common Setbacks With Ineffective Technology Change Management
Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, empowering businesses to accomplish more in less time. The transformations that technology has brought about in the business world are mind-boggling and with transformative change comes stress.
January 29, 2022 3 min -
Managed IT6 Questions to Ask When Evaluating MSPs
Having an up-to-date technology infrastructure is critical for organizations to perform well in this ever-changing business world. An outdated technology infrastructure can harm your business by:
January 18, 2022 3 min -
Managed ITHow to Prioritize Your Technology Gaps
Today's technology-based businesses must deal with multiple issues, including cyberthreats, head-to-head competition and regulatory compliance. Hence, keeping your technology infrastructure up to date is critical, and a technology audit is the best place to start.
January 6, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityWhy You Should Prioritize Your Technology Gaps
Technology is an unavoidable component of most businesses these days, helping them achieve their goals and vision. However, if you are not cautious, technological flaws could allow cybercriminals to access your network and cause harm to your company. Technology auditing is the solution to this problem.
January 5, 2022 3 min