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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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Managed ITFinding the Right IT Provider: Avoid These 8 Mistakes
Your business can benefit a lot from working with an IT provider. However, you need to avoid several key mistakes when choosing your team.
February 8, 2023 5 min -
Business OperationsHow to Effectively Manage Supply Chain Risks
There are many benefits digital transformation has brought to businesses like yours, such as easier inventory management and order processing. However, it does make organizations more vulnerable to cyberattacks and data breaches. A breach occurring anywhere in your supply chain could have severe repercussions for your business. So, how can you protect your business from these threats?
February 6, 2023 4 min -
Technology TrendsPreparing for the End of Windows 10
Businesses around the world have adopted Windows 10, one of Microsoft's most popular operating systems. However, Microsoft will cease selling certain digital downloads of the popular operating system on January 31, 2023. The discontinuation of Windows 10 can significantly impact business operations, particularly regarding security.
January 30, 2023 2 min -
Managed ITMaximizing Productivity with Managed IT Services
Businesses seeking to improve productivity and minimize disruptions caused by IT issues can benefit from managed IT services. A managed service provider (MSP) can provide businesses with the expertise to maintain and optimize their IT infrastructure by outsourcing IT support. By doing so, companies can avoid costly downtime and interruptions caused by IT, which can hamper productivity and cost companies money.
January 24, 2023 2 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 -
CybersecurityIT News, Trends And Information You May Have Missed In 2022
The year 2022 will soon be on its way out the door. It became a year full of ups and downs for many small businesses, but it still felt more promising than the past few years in the midst of the pandemic. Many small-business owners used this past year to reevaluate their IT services. Some needed to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses while others utilized new advancements to further assist their customer base.
November 21, 2022 4 min -
Managed ITHow an IT Service Provider Can Simplify Budgeting for Small Businesses
Do you find budgeting for IT challenging? If so, you aren’t alone.
November 19, 2022 3 min -
Business Operations4 Common Technology Budgeting Mistakes
Are you planning to include your IT needs in your annual budget this year? If so, congratulations! You're doing something incredible to ensure your small business’ success.
November 7, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsTech Budgeting 101 for Small Businesses
With the new year around the corner, now is an excellent time to review your organization’s budget to ensure your business has the resources it needs to continue to grow and prosper in the coming year.
November 1, 2022 4 min -
Managed ITWhat a Top-Notch IT Services Provider Will Offer Your Business
There are several reasons why small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) like yours should be able to meet all their technology needs in one location. One reason is that small businesses often lack the resources of large corporations, so making the most of what you have is essential. Another advantage of centralization is that there will be no delays in receiving services, allowing you to maintain your peace of mind.
July 7, 2022 3 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 -
CybersecurityThe San Francisco 49ers Recently Hit With Ransomware Attack
Hackers will attack absolutely anybody. No one is safe and nothing is sacred. Not even football is safe.
February 26, 2022 2 min -
Managed ITThe 3 Options For IT Support And How To Choose The One That Fits Your Business
If you’re a business owner or planning to open a new business, chances are you have looked into IT support options. For those unfamiliar with the world of IT support, it can be confusing trying to figure out which option is best for your business. You might be interested in the most cost-efficient option but worry that it won’t offer enough support. Maybe you have looked at more extensive options and wondered what is truly necessary for your company’s needs.
February 22, 2022 4 min -
Business Operations6 Questions to Ask Before Implementing a Technology Change
It can be exciting to introduce new technology into your business. Finding a solution that will help your team members do their jobs more efficiently and effectively by filling a gap in your technology infrastructure is certainly an achievement. However, before you get carried away with quickly implementing your new solution to reap the benefits, there are a few things you should know.
February 9, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityCyber Security Is More Important Now Than Ever – Is Your Business Prepared?
Over the past few years, instances of cyberthreats have increased at an alarming rate, and they don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Awareness around cyber security has certainly improved over the past year, with 9 in 10 Canadians stating that they are somewhat concerned about hacking that involves their personal information, financial institutions, government agencies or certain utilities.But while awareness has increased, so have the rates of cyber-attacks.
January 25, 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 -
Cybersecurity4 Reasons Phishing Is Getting More Frequent
Phishing is a social engineering attack used to obtain sensitive information, such as login credentials and payment details, from users. It happens when an attacker, posing as a trusted source, dupes a victim into clicking on a malicious link or downloading a spam file sent over email, text messages, phone calls or social media. If you fall into this trap, you could end up with malware, system slowdowns and sensitive data loss, among other things.
December 23, 2021 3 min -
Managed IT4 Reasons to Refresh Your Technology Infrastructure in 2022
After the ups and downs of the last year and a half, the business world is making its way into 2022 with renewed optimism. Business executives are contemplating strategies to start the year with a strong quarter by adapting to the new normal. Do you have the best technology infrastructure to help you kick off the new year with a bang? If not, it's time to consider a technology refresh.
December 6, 2021 3 min -
Cybersecurity3 Benefits of Conducting a Technology Audit
When was the last time you conducted a comprehensive technology audit? If it's been a while or hasn't happened at all, you're probably vulnerable to a cyberattack. Cybercrime shows no signs of slowing down and is expected to cost the world $10.5 trillion per year by 2025.*
December 2, 2021 3 min
