Teams gets an AI-powered productivity boost thanks to CoPilot

If maximizing productivity within your team is your top priority (and who the HECK doesn’t want THAT?), you’ll be thrilled to hear about the new CoPilot AI enhancements in Microsoft Teams. Think: you’re deep into a Teams meeting, and EVERYONE wants to share their ideas. Even the world’s best note-taker can’t possibly capture everything. That’s … Read more

SMBs are having a slugfest with malware. How does your business stack up?

Malware attacks are hitting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) harder than ever before. While most businesses understand the obvious need for cyber protection, what many *don’t* understand is that a good ol’ antivirus just isn’t enough to protect against hackers anymore. So if you’re one of those businesses running the same old cyber strategy you’ve … Read more

Google and Yahoo tell business email customers to get their SPF together

Starting this month, a significant shift is on the horizon for companies reliant on mass emailing via Google or Yahoo. Businesses must adopt Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC), for any volume exceeding 5,000 emails. This move, spearheaded by Google and Yahoo, is prodding all companies who use branded email to clean up their … Read more

Windows 11 Moment 5 is here: Here’s what you need to know

Introduction Microsoft is poised to launch its latest Windows 11 update, aptly named “Moment 5” or the “February 24 Moment.” This eagerly awaited update is expected to bring a slew of significant enhancements sure to tickle your tech fancy. Notably, Microsoft is transitioning to annual updates for Windows 11, signaling the end of the frequent … Read more

CoPilot for Microsoft 365 lands in Canada – with a thud

Good news – CoPilot for Microsoft 365 is finally available for Canadian customers, hooray! The caveat? It costs $488 per user, per year. Ouch. That’ll leave a mark. How is Microsoft attempting to justify this latest encroachment on the Small Business owner’s wallet? It’s possible they are betting on Enterprise clients to fill the gap. … Read more

“Zoomers” are feeling stressed, but this time it’s not menu anxiety that’s to blame

Heard the one about Zoomers short circuiting over a menu? Well, that’s not what this is about. I’m not talking about “Zoomers” per se, but ZOOM users. Which is all of us, regrettably. The virtual meeting, once a novelty, has become somewhat of an unwelcome and permanent fixture in our lives. As if we needed … Read more

Small Business Cyber Security: Are Vancouver MSPs still relevant?

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Despite the rising costs in Vancouver, many small businesses are thriving, each with their own unique story and character. Imagine one such business, a boutique accounting firm serving the real estate sector. The owner, a dedicated CPA veteran, prides himself on 1) his collection of fancy bowties and 2) delivering five star service to commercial … Read more

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