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If you’re not dealing with a major issue or active breach right now, this is a practical way to improve security without overhauling your entire IT setup.  It’s designed for businesses that know security needs attention but haven’t made it a focus yet. Maybe it hasn’t been urgent, or maybe it’s unclear where to start.

Are you doing enough when it comes to IT and security? When we speak to businesses across Western Canada, these are some of the areas we review first. Each one is tied to business risk, not just part of a technical checklist.

If your business is using Microsoft 365, you already have access to a built-in tool that gives a quick, clear view of your security posture – at no additional cost. It’s called Microsoft Secure Score.  You can login here.  https://security.microsoft.com/securescore 

For IT professionals managing dozens—or even thousands—of devices across an organization, the demands of setup, configuration, and troubleshooting can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where Microsoft Autopilot comes in.

For IT professionals managing dozens—or even thousands—of devices across an organization, the demands of setup, configuration, and troubleshooting can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where Microsoft Autopilot comes in.

Most teams want to take advantage of Microsoft Copilot—but it only works as well as your file system does.
Copilot doesn’t “figure it out.” It draws from your existing content across SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams. If your files are disorganized, inconsistently named, or saved in the wrong place, Copilot either returns confusing results or nothing useful at all.

If your employees are working from home, traveling, or in different offices, those small frustrations can pile up fast. What starts as a one-off workaround becomes the way your team operates—and that can lead to security gaps, compliance risks, and lost productivity.

Most businesses are using SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, or Google Drive—but not always in the right way, or for the right purpose. Some files live on employee devices, others are buried in shared folders no one checks, and it’s not always clear where things should go. This post breaks down what each tool is good at, where it fits best, and how to make them work together more effectively.

Everyday file sharing habits can expose your business to risk. Learn how to spot and fix common issues with access, storage, and tool sprawl.

ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are two of the most talked-about AI tools for business. But they aren’t interchangeable. Each has strengths depending on how your team works and where you need support. This article breaks down when ChatGPT is a better fit, when Copilot is more useful, and how they complement each other in real…

If AI sounds complicated, that’s because it used to be. But the newest generation of AI tools is built right into the platforms many small businesses already use—and you don’t need technical staff or a big budget to get started. SMBs don’t have the luxury of large IT teams or spare hours for experimenting. But…

AI tools like Microsoft Copilot are becoming standard features in business software. But here’s what often gets missed: not every device is ready to run them effectively. This blog explains what small and mid-sized businesses need to know about hardware requirements for AI, and how to plan for future upgrades. Can Your Current Devices Run…

AI is moving fast, but the real impact on small and mid-sized businesses will unfold over the next few years. By 2028, AI will be deeply embedded in everyday business tasks—not as a separate tool, but as part of how work gets done. This isn’t about flashy tech. It’s about practical changes that will affect…

Password reuse is one of the most common—and overlooked—security risks in small businesses. When multiple people share logins or rely on the same password across tools, it creates gaps that are easy to exploit. Here’s a short checklist to help improve password hygiene across your team without adding unnecessary friction. 7 Steps to Strengthen Password…

A good password manager can improve security across your team without adding friction. But with so many options available, it can be hard to know which one to choose. But first, what exactly is a password manager?  A password manager is a tool that stores and encrypts your login information—usernames, passwords, and sometimes secure notes—so…