Your Cloud Storage Is Not Cloud Backup – Why You May Need Both
As small business IT Consultants in Toronto, we take a lot of calls from small business owners looking for the right IT solutions to meet their needs. One common misconception is around cloud storage versus cloud backup. If your business is using OneDrive, Google Drive or Dropbox storage, you may have a false sense of…
Read Full PostCloud-Based vs In-House Servers For Small Business
There are two primary options for hosting data for businesses: in-house servers and cloud-based servers. Which option is right for your company? The answer to this question will be different for everyone and should be dependent on several factors. For example, do you have one office or several? What size is your business? Do you…
Read Full PostHow To Identify Phishing Emails – Tips For Small Business Teams
The internet is a bit like the wild west, except instead of train and bank robbers we now have hackers who attempt to steal your information. The most popular way for these attackers to get control of your systems and companies’ information is through a method called “phishing”. These emails are designed to trick the…
Read Full PostA Toronto Small Business Owner’s Guide To Internet Speed and Business WiFi Solutions
In this day and age, internet access, WiFi and connectivity are critical to business. If you want to succeed, your business needs reliable technology, and your team needs reliable access to it. For the small business owner, it can be challenging to know and understand relevant tech terminology, internet speeds, the various components of a…
Read Full PostRansomware Statistics In Canada – 2017 to 2018 Update
Canadian Ransomware Statistics Update Cybercrime is still going strong, and small business owners are suffering. Ransomware, created in 2013, is a new favourite among cybercriminals. This malicious software is designed to block access to a computer system, denying access to data until a sum of money is paid. For small business owners, it is not…
Read Full PostEncrypted Email in Office 365 – How It Works and Who Needs It
Sending an email is like sending a letter through Canada Post, without an envelope. It can be easily intercepted and read. For this reason, sensitive information should never be sent via email. Email encryption is concealing information in email messages to avoid the contents being read by anyone except the intended recipients. Think of encrypted…
Read Full PostOffice 365 Security – Ensure Your Team Members Do Not Have Global Administrator Permissions
When it comes to online security, small oversights commonly made by small business owners can quickly become big problems. Today, our team at TUCU will explore Office 365 security, and explain how small business owners and their IT administrators can ensure their employees’ email accounts do not become phished or hacked. At TUCU, we specialize…
Read Full PostHow Office 365 Benefits Small Businesses
At TUCU, our goal is to provide technology solutions that make your business run better and help you sleep at night. One of the most popular services we offer growing businesses in the Toronto area is our Microsoft Office 365 consulting, set-up, and support. We’ve found that many small businesses would like to switch to…
Read Full Post5 Tips For Small Business Data Security Improvements
If sensitive data plays any role in your small business, you need to protect it. Sensitive data can be email correspondence with a client, payment information, financial records, personal identification used to approve or secure services or loans, health related information, legal case file information and more. With more advanced and complex IT systems constantly evolving,…
Read Full PostSmall Business Teams Should Consider G Suite for Email and Productivity Tools
If you have built a business from the ground up, it’s easy to fall into the same routines, day after day, year after year. When business is booming, it can be challenging to find time to evaluate your email solutions and other IT needs. If you haven’t already, you should consider G Suite for all…
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