Where’s the Beef? (A Lesson in Challenging Assumptions)
By Michael Anderson |
On occasion, in a staff meeting or a consulting session with a client, I’ve been known to utter the phrase ‘that sounds like a roast beef story’. Understandably, this gets me a few confused looks. The Roast Beef Story is an old tale about a young woman who has her boyfriend over for a roast…
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The Importance of Early Detection
By Michael Anderson |
Every now and then, something starts circulating through Facebook that grabs my attention. The most recent is a video called Dear 16-year-old me, produced by the David Cornfield Melanoma Fund. Watch it if you haven’t, and pass it along. It’s important stuff, and could save a life. The video’s message is one that we hear…
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Spring Cleaning for your Computer Network
By Michael Anderson |
While I’m still hesitant to say so, it looks like spring is finally coming to Winnipeg, and with it, the annual ritual of spring cleaning. Washing baseboards, dusting vents, and cleaning light fixtures – all while shaking your head in amazement at the dust and dirt that can accumulate over a few months. While you’re…
Read More Save TIme and Money by Putting an End to Spam
By Michael Anderson |
Spam can comprise a significant % of your company’s incoming Email messages. With its nonsense text and offensive advertisements, it is probably the single most cursed by-product of the Internet. It wastes the user’s time, and by extension, it costs you money. Multiplied by the number of employees, the cost of lost productivity can be…
Read More Disaster Recovery Planning, Simplified
By Michael Anderson |
I’ll be the first to admit that technology service providers have a habit of overcomplicating things. We’ll talk about protocols, cloud computing, and desktop optimization – all while our listener gets that glazed-over look in their eyes. One area that can appear particularly daunting to business owners and managers is Disaster Recovery. Most of the…
Read More Thoughts on Dental Floss and Documentation
By Michael Anderson |
I have a confession. I hate flossing. I know I should do it, I’m aware of all the dental health benefits, but I can’t bring myself to make it a habit. If there’s a flossing equivalent in network management, it has to be documentation. And yet, it’s one of the most important things that a…
Read More Privacy Revisited
By Michael Anderson |
I recently visited a local business, where I noticed that their handwritten appointment book was full of client Credit Card numbers and Expiry Dates. I immediately pointed this out to management, but it made me wonder – are small businesses taking security & privacy seriously? Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) became…
Read More Does IT Matter for Small Business?
By Michael Anderson |
It’s small business week! Did you know that over half the businesses in Winnipeg have LESS than 5 employees? And that 86% have LESS than 20? The message? If you’re engaged in business-to-business services in Winnipeg, you’re either relevant to small business, or you’re simply not relevant. For 365 Technologies, that presents an interesting question…
Read More Pay-By-The-Hour IT Support? 5 Reasons to Consider an Alternative Approach
By Michael Anderson |
Many companies without their own IT staff use an outside technology support company, and pay them an hourly rate for service. On the surface, hourly IT support appears to make sense as a ‘pay as you go’ solution; however, there are good reasons why it may not be in your best interest. Here are 5…
Read More Your company needs an Internet and Email Acceptable Use Policy Heres Why:
By Michael Anderson |
You may think that the last thing your company needs is another policy. That may be true, but there’s one policy that every company should have, big or small – an Acceptable Use policy that clearly spells out appropriate use of company technology. A good Acceptable Use policy will: Clarify guidelines around the use and…
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