Choosing a MSP can be tricky. There are number of avoidable mistakes that businesses tend to make during the process. Here are the 10 most common and some advice on how to avoid making them.
The Benefits of Sit Stand Desks The risks of a highly sedentary lifestyle are well understood. Increased risk of diseases, back pain, joint pain, and weight management concerns are just some of the consequences of sitting for too long each day. With so many people working sedentary desk jobs and commuting, these health risks are…
The Benefits of Using Headsets in the Workplace An office full of employees wearing headsets brings to mind an image of a busy call centre, an insurance broker, or a telemarketing office. We don’t often picture a marketing office, a tech centre, or your average small to medium sized business. However, studies show that by…
Microsoft Surface Book 2: More Than Just Competitive This holiday season has seen the release of some fantastic technology across the IT industry. One of the most impressive of these is the Microsoft Surface Book 2, released in Canada in November. This 2-in-1 unit features some of the most powerful specs available, making it an…
IT Solutions for Not-For-Profits and Charities Not-for-profits and charities face unique challenges in finding technology solutions to support their organizations. Relying on grants and donations to run an organization can often mean an unsteady stream of income and an unpredictable budget. This often means IT solutions become dated, lack protection, and support is not readily…
Outsource IT and Our Partnership Network At Outsource IT, we pride ourselves on being a unique IT support organization. Our partnerships and connections, such as our Microsoft Managed Partner designation, give us exclusive access to equipment, solutions, and technology to help your business systems run smoothly. One of our most important networks that gives us…
How Can You Use Multiple Displays to Increase Productivity? Did you know that using multiple displays at work can boost employee productivity 20-30%? While we traditionally think of dual monitors as something only graphic designers need, they can help increase employee productivity and satisfaction in almost any industry or position. Two or more monitors allow…
How to Protect Yourself from Malware & Prevent Infection Recently it seems like the threat of viruses, malware, and ransomware is greater than ever before. Large-scale attacks are in the news, scams online are more difficult to discern, and there are so many security and backup options it’s hard to know what to choose and…
Benefits of Barracuda Essentials for Office 365 Barracuda Essentials for Office 365 is an advanced service that works with Microsoft Office 365 to provide Canadian cloud backup, enhanced email security, and archiving services. It complements the basic security features provided by Microsoft Office 365 and gives the user more options for backup and more detailed…
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Notebook 5th Gen: Ultralight, Powerful, and Professional The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon notebooks have always been known as the elite line of ultrabooks. With the release of the 5th generation earlier this year, the corporate business world has a new option for a powerful notebook that can keep up in the busiest,…