I read a really interesting post today by of all things the US Department of Homeland Security. Now I have to admit that I am not a regular reader of their material but this one has some really good information that can affect millions of users of Windows Server 2003.
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US Homeland Security Warns About Windows Server 2003 EOS
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Apr 1, 2015 @ 08:04 AM
Topics: network server, cloud computing, server software, network security
Topics: technology tools, business processes, digital tools
Topics: e-mail, Canadian Legislation
Canadians Should Buy Now. Lower Dollar Means Higher MFP & IT Costs
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Mar 11, 2015 @ 08:03 AM
The window is becoming very short before the price increases created by the lower Canadian dollar flow into the MFP (multifunction printer, copier) and the IT hardware markets. The low oil prices are putting significant pressure on the Canadian dollar which is great for Canadian manufacturing but is having serious impact on Canadian imports of products sourced from China and some other jurisdictions,
Read MoreTopics: Lenovo, Multifunction Printer, business processes, Samsung, Kyocera Canada, Canadian Pricing
A regular issue for users of the internet is how the major delivery companies deal with the quantity of data and download activity that they consume. There has been action taken by regulators in both Canada and the US to attempt to keep the access to internet sites as neutral as possible.
Read MoreTopics: internet connectivity in Canada, Canadian Legislation, cost of internet
Over 276,000 IT Data Breaches In Canada In 2014
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Feb 25, 2015 @ 08:02 AM
While far from the top of the world when it comes to the impact of IT data breaches, Canada still experiences its fair share of the problems they create. Recent reports indicated that over 276,000 records were breached in reported incidents in 2014.
Read MoreTopics: business processes, network security
Digital Workplace Part Two | Hybrid Cloud Grows
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Feb 18, 2015 @ 07:02 AM
At a recent conference sponsored by Gartner the theme emphasized again the impact that digital workplaces are having. Outlining several key predictions the sessions talked about what is going on in business today.
Read MoreTopics: workflow processes, business processes
Every Business Affected By Digital Disruption | 9 To Watch
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Feb 11, 2015 @ 08:02 AM
Every business has been affected by the disruption of business practices which the digital revolution of the past twenty years has created. Virtually every aspect of operations have been affected by the changes in technology and latterly in communication which has been fostered by the low cost of computing power, the creation of portable instant communications and the world wide spread of easy access to information,
Read MoreTopics: document filing, business processes, digital tools
Like Windows XP last year, Microsoft has announced the impending end for Windows Server 2003 with support stopping July 14 2015. What this means is that Microsoft will no longer issue security and bug updates for this server platform effective this coming July.
Read MoreTopics: server software, IT network, IT support
Microsoft Announces Details Of Windows 10 | Free Upgrade Available
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Jan 28, 2015 @ 07:01 AM
Microsoft has announced more details about the new Windows 10 slated for release this fall. As is usual with Windows OS releases the information will be spotty with each announcement but will gradually tell us what to expect when the upgrade comes out.
Read MoreTopics: Windows 8, Windows 10