One of the publications I follow regularly is IT World Canada. Regular readers of this blog will know that I refer to some of their articles frequently, partially because they take a broad view of what constitutes I.T. and that helps me to see a wide variety of issues which can affect office environments.
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IT Security Remains A Key Issue For Canadian Business
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, May 27, 2015 @ 08:05 AM
Topics: IT network, network security
12 Questions To Consider When Looking At Cloud Computing
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, May 6, 2015 @ 07:05 AM
Every once in awhile an article comes across your desk that really capsules a challenging topic for IT operations. This happened this week when I came across a listing for a recent publication from Europe which summarizes the security benefits and risks that come with cloud computing. Even better this publication is targeted directly at SMEs, (Small and Medium sized enterprises).
Topics: business processes, IT network
A major Labour Market Study looking at the Canadian IT landscape from 2015 to 2019 says that there is a need for more IT talent over the next four years in Canada.
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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.
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Hacking Attacks Show IT& Data Security Is Always An Issue
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Sep 17, 2014 @ 08:09 AM
Topics: software tools, IT network, network security
Symantec has released its annual Internet Security Threat report and it contains some significant data which should cause any network administrator to review their network security protocols.
Topics: IT network, network security
Topics: technology tools, software tools, IT network, IT support, network security, BYOD
Topics: Computer, Software, network backup, IT network, IT support, network security, managed services plan
6 Month Deadline For Support For Microsoft Windows XP & 2003 Software
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Dec 4, 2013 @ 08:12 AM
Topics: Computer, Software, network server, Windows 8, server software, IT network, network security
Storing data from your I.T. network is something that is often just taken for granted. After all, what is the purpose of the systems we all use at work? Is it not to produce and manage information that is constantly flowing between internal and external contacts. Whether it is customer data, supplier data, marketing material, product reference material or internal employee data this material is the substance of what makes a business tick and run smoothly.
Topics: network backup, IT network