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7 Ways to Improve the Security in Your Zoom Meetings
You’ve likely read in the news recently about security concerns related to Zoom and “Zoom-bombing”. In response to this, on April 5th, Zoom enforced some security changes to enable the waiting room feature and require additional password settings for Basic and Free...
The Power of Microsoft Teams for Your Remote Workforce
The best way to stay on top of the COVID-19 crisis is to keep secure collaboration channels open for your remote workers. Microsoft Teams is a secure, all-in-one application that ties video conferencing, screen sharing, chat, and...
Coronavirus: Planning for Remote Computer Access & Business Continuity
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus a pandemic on March 11, 2020. On that day, the business landscape turned on its head. Isolation became imperative and companies adapted by telling workers to stay home and work...
As the world braces for COVID-19, cybersecurity is in the spotlight
Most viruses related to cybersecurity are digital. But as of March 2020, every news channel ticker tape in the world scrolls statistics about a biological virus that’s fuelling panic. Panic has an unsavoury way of setting off cascading levels of collapse. The...
Does Ransomware Affect iPhones: 6 Things to Look Out For
Executive Summary Research shows that 95% of mid-career employees in Canada own a smartphone. At the same time, nearly 85% of companies currently permit a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy in the workplace. In recent years, iPhones and related smart devices have...
Migrate to a Cloud Server: 8 Reasons Why it’s Beneficial
Executive Summary It's no secret that the modern Digital Era has brought advantages to all industries. Perhaps you're in charge of your organization's information technology strategy. To be specific, you're considering upgrading to a cloud server for your IT needs....
3 processes your law firm should automate now
Working in a law firm sounds fascinating, but there’s also an unglamorous side to it that you may be all too familiar with: paperwork. Whether your firm specializes in family law or corporate law, all your cases require lots of written correspondence with clients. The...
5 Tell-tale signs it’s time to change your IT provider
More than ever, organizations rely on technology to drive growth and enable better customer experiences in a constantly evolving market. For smaller law firms with limited in-house resources and expertise, partnering with a managed services provider (MSP) is the only...
8 Things to look for in an MSP
An in-house IT department takes care of all your IT needs, so it’s handy to have one in your company. But if you can’t afford the cost of creating one, partnering with a managed services provider (MSP) could be a more convenient and less costly alternative. An...
Can Canadian law firms safely use OneDrive for sharing files with clients?
Despite the unquestionable benefits of using the cloud, some law firms are still hesitant to adopt it due to data protection policies. But perhaps using file sharing tools available on the market — one of which is OneDrive — can change your mind. These storage options...
Different types of cybersecurity threats and how to protect your SMB from them
Despite the massive number of data breaches globally, a recent study by Deloitte found that only 25% of organizations are planning to defend themselves against such. This is alarming, especially with the omnipresent cyberthreats to small- or medium-sized businesses...
Enjoy PCLaw in the cloud
PCLaw by LexisNexis has become an essential and widespread practice management solution in Canadian law firms. Once a software that only focused on streamlining accounting and billing processes, it has now expanded into services that support every step of your...