Canadian Business Passwords are Shockingly Predictable
New research reveals weak passwords that are putting Canadian businesses at risk.
Top Canadian Email Marketing Platforms with Data Sovereignty
All information we collect from Canadians for the purpose of doing business is protected by laws. From payment information to email subscriptions, all business owners in Canada must comply with these laws. Data Sovereignty, from the online business perspective, refers to where that data is physically stored. For websites and their subscriber databases, it’s data […]
Keep a Close Eye on These Top Tech Trends in 2025
As IT leaders gear up for all that 2025 may hold for the industry, Info-Tech Research Group highlights its most impactful 2024 trends reports and research to provide fresh guidance on navigating an exponentially evolving technological landscape. From generative AI and quantum computing to talent strategies and cybersecurity, the firm’s insights are designed to help […]
Simple Ways to Protect Your Home Business from Online Threats
Most home businesses are run on personal devices, such as a computer, laptop, tablet and smartphone. They don’t have an IT department or private network. That means it’s up to you to protect your home business from online threats. Luckily, it isn’t difficult or expensive to do and the peace of mind is priceless.
Study: Canadian Businesses Need a GenAI Strategy
About 60 per cent of Canadian organizations that have adopted AI, have limited to no AI strategy in place to guide deployment, risks and expected value. Reducing and automating tasks is the top GenAI use case amongst Canadian businesses, followed by drafting and editing documents. Improved quality of product (54 per cent) and a decreased […]
10 Questions to Ask Your Web Host About Cyber Security
Not everyone who owns an online business is a techie, let alone a cyber security expert. In fact, most of us know two basic things; our website must be online and it must be secure. We understand we have an ethical responsibility to protect consumers, just as we expect to be protected when we shop […]
How to Spot a “Start an Online Business” Scam
There are so many legit ways to make money online and it’s true that virtually anyone can start a business on the internet. It’s much easier than it was even 10 years ago, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have to put consistent effort into building and growing your business.
How Small Businesses Can Prevent Ransomware Encryption
With the widespread ransom attacks in the news, the world has become painfully aware of the havoc encrypted ransomware can cause. It has infected the PC’s, Macs, mobile devices, networks and servers of both individuals and businesses of all sizes. There are many versions of ransomware, including Jaff, Locky, Sage, Cerber, Spora, Cryptoblock, SamSam, Findzip, […]
Canadian Ecommerce Cybersecurity Challenges and Tips
Canadian businesses in ecommerce are struggling to deal with cybercrime, just like other online businesses around the world. Our situation is unique because of our relatively recent entry into the world of digital commerce. Many businesses were slow to embrace online sales in this country, in spite of the high demand for it from Canadian […]
Canada-Wide Internet Outage Will Cost Almost $600M PER DAY
What would we do if we lost our internet connection for a long period of time? It’s practically unfathomable in today’s connected world. However, events over the past few years have taught us the unthinkable DOES happen and the devastation it can cause for unprepared Canadian small businesses. The most critical lesson we learned is […]
