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3 Cloud Trends for 2023

Cloud computing has revolutionized how we store, manage and access data. 2023 has arrived and digital transformation initiatives remain in the fast lane, and if 2023 cloud trends are any indication, there’s no slowing down. Moving to the cloud is no longer an option, as its benefits and new capabilities prove vital for moving forward, especially in an uncertain economy.
Gartner Inc. forecasts that in 2023, worldwide public cloud spending will grow 20.7% to total $591.8 billion, up from $490.3 billion in 2022. The cloud computing market is expected to reach over $1 trillion by 2028. Within a span of 10 years (between 2010 to 2020), the market grew by a massive 635 percent. Read more

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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Choosing Someone to Manage My Cloud Deployments

7 Important Things to Consider When Selecting an MSP for your Cloud-Based Data

Finding the right IT operations for your organization is tricky – between the high cost of having an internal team or manager, and the uncertainty of hiring an external Managed Cloud Service Provider, understanding your specific needs regarding your businesses data can become overwhelming. While you will want any chosen provider to work with you to create a custom plan for your organization, there are a few important things to consider when selecting an MSP for your cloud-based data.

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Preventing Cyberattacks When Working from Home

As Canada navigates the challenges of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have and continue to adopt policies for working from home. Employees are now balancing their day-to-day work duties with their home life. This can pose difficulties, including how to maintain focus and stay productive. While accommodations and adjustments at home and in the office are being made it is critically important for business owners and employees to avoid compromising their cybersecurity.

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Choosing A Secure Cloud Provider

Cyber crime operations are now among the multi-million dollar businesses thriving in 2019. Crooks are able to blitz IT infrastructure and pilfer precious pieces of data with ease. Attacks are becoming extremely sophisticated and discreet. At times, they are only detectable once the damage has been done. 

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