Mobile devices have become such a popular computing medium that they’ve infiltrated the workplace. While the business owner might feel that these mobile devices can help employees gain more regular access to corporate data for more working hours, these same devices could potentially eat up those work hours with time wasted on mobile gaming or…

It’s best practice to upgrade your server’s OS (and all of your software for that matter) every time a new version is released–not every twelve years. One reason to upgrade is that the latest software is built to handle the demands of modern businesses, which gives you a competitive edge over companies running older software.…

Recently, I’ve been working to get back into shape. In a past life I was an ultra-distance runner and adventure racer – completing the 125KM Canadian Death Race in 2001, a loop of the Barkley Marathonsin 2003 (considered one of the hardest running events in the world) and other multi-hour / multi-day events. Safe to say,…

Technology support companies in Winnipeg come in all different shapes and sizes – from ‘one man shows’ to large organizations with dozens of technicians. Based on how often prospective clients ask us the question ‘How many technicians do you have?’ the number of employees is an important consideration for businesses seeking a new support provider.…

Spring is on the way (or so I’ve been told), and with it will come spring cleaning – the time when people pay attention to those scrubbing jobs that go overlooked throughout the year: baseboards, window blinds, top of cupboards. When it comes to corporate networks, there is one place that is often overlooked, and…

Spring is on the way (or so I’ve been told), and with it will come spring cleaning – the time when people pay attention to those scrubbing jobs that go overlooked throughout the year: baseboards, window blinds, top of cupboards. When it comes to corporate networks, there is one place that is often overlooked, and…

We’ve just returned from IT Nation in Orlando, FL – a conference for over 2,500 IT Service Providers. Our keynote speaker was Simon Sinek, author of Start With WHY. If you haven’t already seen his TEDx talk, please take 18 minutes and watch it here. Simon talks about the ‘Golden Circle’ – starting at the outside…

Looking back, very few of our 365Care+ clients, when they first started working with us, thought they would need 24/7 around-the-clock support. “We’ll never use that” and “We only need support during office hours” were common responses when we highlighted the service. And yet, nearly every one of those clients has had some requirement for…

As a technology support provider, we talk often about being proactive in our approach to managing networks. In the past, we’ve talked about the importance of early detection;the value of strategic technology planning, and preparing for possible disasters . There’s no question – preventing problems before they happen is the best approach, wherever possible. While…

The start of another year always seems like the natural time for both people and businesses to be setting goals and laying out plans. Resolutions, sales targets, strategic objectives – it’s a fresh start. At 365, we’ve been working with our 365Care+ clients to build plans for asset replacements along with scheduling our quarterly myCIO…