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Securing Data in the Cloud with Encryption and Access Controls

As Canadian businesses continue to embrace cloud computing, the need to protect sensitive data has never been more critical. Whether it’s customer records, financial information, or proprietary data, securing information in the cloud is essential to maintaining trust, meeting regulatory requirements like PIPEDA, and avoiding costly breaches. Encryption and access controls form the backbone of any robust cloud security strategy. Let’s explore how these tools can help safeguard your data and ensure your business is protected.

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Cloud Trends for 2025: Innovations in Infrastructure and Security

In 2025, the cloud computing landscape is anything but static. From artificial intelligence and edge computing to sustainability and security, the industry is evolving faster than ever. Businesses across Canada are rethinking their IT strategies to stay competitive in this dynamic environment. So, what should Canadian organizations keep an eye on? Let’s dive into the key trends shaping cloud infrastructure and security this year.
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Empowering Growth: The Benefits of Cloud Hosting for Small Businesses

In today’s dynamic business landscape, small businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance of adopting cloud hosting solutions. The growing significance of cloud hosting is evident as more entrepreneurs leverage its potential to streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and achieve cost efficiency. In this article we will explore the myriad advantages that cloud hosting offers to small businesses, paving the way for sustainable growth and competitiveness.

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New Canadian Cybersecurity Bill – A Top Priority for Corporations

Historically, the field of cybersecurity has been largely unregulated, with little to no requirements needed to be met by corporations. Recently, health centers, municipalities, universities, and other Canadian businesses and organizations have been targeted by electronic espionage and ransomware. In many instances, the attacks go unreported because the corporations fear their reputation may be damaged if word spreads that their existing security was incompetent. Often corporations decide it is in their best interest to pay the ransom fee in order to dismiss the problem, rather than to reach out for external assistance. Recently, the Government of Canada has introduced a new Canadian cybersecurity bill forcing corporations to prioritize mandatory reporting of cyber attacks and the meeting of new security standards.

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Why CPA’s Are Migrating From Servers To The Cloud

And What Separates A Cloud Provider From The Rest 

Given new technological advancements in recent years, businesses, and in particular certified public accountants (CPAs), have displayed trends which suggest a strong push towards modernizing their infrastructure. Thus, we will be going over why CPAs are migrating to the cloud in the first place, and what makes certain cloud providers desirable. For many businesses and organizations the lack of modern features exhibited by their existing on-premise servers has warranted the transition to remote, cloud hosted, infrastructure. Migrating to the cloud, although difficult, likely proves to be a worthwhile investment. In recent years, for businesses and organizations who made the switch to the cloud, the experience in this field of technology has equipped them with the understanding of what services are appropriate for their needs, and what is unnecessary. In particular, infrastructure as a service (IaaS) providers who specialize in support and security have seen a surge in popularity. Furthermore, the prevalence of privacy laws has motivated businesses and organizations to maintain compliance and operate entirely with Canadian built and owned infrastructure.

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