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The Cost of IT Outsourcing in 2025: How to Budget and Tell if You’re Paying Too Much
Comparing prices is the first thing on a business’s agenda when selecting an outsourced service. However, when it comes to the cost of IT outsourcing, there are a number of factors that can alter the terms and quality of a provider’s offering…
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[Webinar] Microsoft 365 Copilot | AI Made Easy
Learn about Microsoft’s new integrated AI tool, Copilot. You’ll learn how to get Copilot, what it can do, and how to implement it the right way. We’ve been experimenting with Copilot within our own business – we’ll share our own experience working with Copilot and the...
How Are Assets “Compromised”? 3 Key Violations
The terms "security events," "indicators," "incidents," and "breaches" are often thrown around in discussions about cybersecurity. But what exactly do they mean for your organization? At their core, these terms revolve around one central question: Has one of your...
Shadow IT: How to Develop a Shadow IT Solution (Pt. 3)
The second article of this series, "Shadow IT: Why it's a problem," explained why shadow IT is an issue for modern-day business and why you must address it via thorough analysis and strategic planning. Shadow IT is any hardware or software used within a business...
Shadow IT: Why It’s a Problem (Pt. 2)
The first part of this series, "Shadow IT: What it is," reviewed what constitutes shadow IT and why it's used in the workplace. As described in the preceding article, shadow IT is any hardware or software used within a business that's not approved or supported by its...
Shadow IT: Workplace Trends Explained (Pt. 1)
In recent years, shadow IT trends have emerged as a common issue as businesses embrace technology innovations while maintaining network security. Shadow IT is any hardware or software used within a company that's not approved or supported by its IT department. Most...
Future Impacts of Cybersecurity Threats on Businesses
In 2014, 71% of organizations reported having been affected by a cybersecurity attack. Phishing and malware scams have proven to be two of the top threats impelling businesses to attempt to safeguard their network security. The methods hackers are using to fool...
The Difference Between Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Businesses often confuse disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) as being the same. However, it's essential companies understand the difference between disaster recovery and business continuity to ensure they are well prepared if a disaster occurs....
IT Assessment Process: How an IT Outsourcing Provider Understands Your IT Environment
An established IT environment assessment process is required for an IT outsourcing provider to deliver convenient and effective services to your company. In addition, the understanding this assessment can provide will aid in building the foundation for a long-term...
Are Managed IT Services Providers Proactive?
Over the past few decades, IT outsourcing providers have developed new technologies to monitor client networks and resolve issues that cause downtime and interruptions in productivity. Although the systems for proactive monitoring exist, not all IT outsourcing...
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Copilot, Microsoft’s New AI Assistant
Microsoft 365 Copilot is an intelligent, AI-driven digital assistant designed to streamline your workday. In the ever-changing world of coding, developers are constantly seeking ways to work smarter and make coding easier. Microsoft Copilot, an innovative code...
Reporting Phishing Emails in Microsoft Outlook
Phishing attacks are becoming increasingly commonplace; it's no longer a question of 'if', but 'when'. When you receive a phishing email, it's important that you understand how to recognize the attack and take the appropriate action. If you're a Microsoft Outlook...
How Cybercriminals Compromise Your Business Email
Email compromise is a clever and widespread technique used by cybercriminals to breach the security of both individuals and organizations, in fact, email compromise is the most common & costliest breach to date. Related | Email Compromise: The Most Common &...
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Copilot for Communications: Microsoft Teams & Outlook Demo
While many are already acquainted with Copilot’s basic capabilities, our aim is to explore its real-world business applications, including its integration with features in Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook, to streamline collaboration and communication across your...
[Webinar] Microsoft 365 Copilot | AI Made Easy
Learn about Microsoft’s new integrated AI tool, Copilot. You’ll learn how to get Copilot, what it can do, and how to implement it the right way. We’ve been experimenting with Copilot within our own business – we’ll share our own experience working with Copilot and the...
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Copilot, Microsoft’s New AI Assistant
Microsoft 365 Copilot is an intelligent, AI-driven digital assistant designed to streamline your workday. In the ever-changing world of coding, developers are constantly seeking ways to work smarter and make coding easier. Microsoft Copilot, an innovative code...
Reporting Phishing Emails in Microsoft Outlook
Phishing attacks are becoming increasingly commonplace; it's no longer a question of 'if', but 'when'. When you receive a phishing email, it's important that you understand how to recognize the attack and take the appropriate action. If you're a Microsoft Outlook...
How Cybercriminals Compromise Your Business Email
Email compromise is a clever and widespread technique used by cybercriminals to breach the security of both individuals and organizations, in fact, email compromise is the most common & costliest breach to date. Related | Email Compromise: The Most Common &...