Just as we go for regular health check-ups or service our cars to ensure they run smoothly, our IT systems also need consistent check-ups in the form of IT audits. This article delves into the significance of regular IT audits and highlights the risks posed by outdated software and hardware.

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It's a fact we can’t ignore: the rapid pace of technological advancement, while benefiting us in many ways, has an inevitable dark side. E-waste, or electronic waste, is becoming a pressing environmental concern.

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We are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to the IX Solutions team, Emelia Winnig, who joins us as an Account Executive.

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If you're a small business, you may have limited resources allocated to IT—meaning every dollar counts, and spending strategically is crucial to optimize your technology utilization and business growth. 

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By understanding the potential challenges and implementing the right strategies, your business can seamlessly transition to the cloud, unlocking its full potential and gaining a competitive edge in the market.

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As technology has evolved rapidly over the past few decades, so too has the way we do business. Digital transformation has disrupted many industries, and Dryco’s was no exception.

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At IX Solutions, we believe in giving back to the community that sustains us—and that's why we partner with organizations like STARS, a helicopter air ambulance service built and supported by the community.

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With a worldwide market share of 48% in 2022, a staggering number of businesses use Microsoft 365 to operate—but many of them still aren’t leveraging the platform’s full security capabilities.

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Fresh into the industry, we’re thrilled to welcome Scott Moore as the newest member of the IX Solutions team!

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An IT self-starter who is passionate about technology, learning, and keeping up with the latest tech—we’re excited to welcome Steve Fidelak to the IX Solutions Client Services team!

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With nearly 20 years of experience in IT, we’re excited to welcome industry maven Matt Chapple to the IX Solutions team as a Modern Workplace Consultant!

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With cyber threats lurking around every virtual corner, it is more crucial than ever to stay up-to-date with security measures. This is where cyber hygiene comes into play.

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Our team continues to grow, and today we’re thrilled to welcome Ade Ayoade into the fold as our newest Network Consultant!

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All-around tech talent, we’re thrilled to welcome Drew Grubb to the IX Solutions team!

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Though the cloud is remarkable in several aspects, many businesses still leverage traditional on-premise solutions to safeguard sensitive data and control critical business systems. Let's explore the pros and cons of cloud vs. on-premise computing.

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A Cybersecurity Framework is a pre-defined and pre-prioritized set of recommended activities or tasks which are proven to reduce risks associated with common cyber threats.

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More than 85% of Fortune 500 companies are using Azure to run their businesses daily. Find out why by exploring benefits, best practices and implementation strategies for Azure Cloud.

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Celebrating Earth Month at IX Solutions. By using Lenovo’s energy-efficient products, our clients save on electricity, which lowers their CO2 emissions and reduces environmental impact. 

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Shadow IT refers to an employee’s use of information technology—whether it be a device, software or application—without your IT team’s approval. But what are the related risks and challenges for IT teams?

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Although today’s IT security landscape is layered and multi-faceted, passwords still remain our first line of defense against unauthorized access to our information. Protect yourself with these password management best practices.

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Over the past few years, ransomware attacks have been growing at an exponential rate, causing concern for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Let's dive into what it is and the potential impact on your organization.

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With the rapid rise in cyber threats, it’s crucial to ensure your organization’s systems and applications are secure by continually testing and improving security measures. That's where penetration testing comes in.

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Backup as a Service is a cloud-based solution that allows organizations to back up their critical data to a remote, secure location.

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Book lovers across Canada had cause for concern this February as Canada’s leading retailer of literature, Indigo, experienced a ransomware attack that exposed sensitive banking information to cybercriminals. 

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When servers go down, it can be extremely costly to an organization—both on their finances and their reputation. But what is the reasoning behind those losses, and how can we calculate the potential risk?

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The Solutions Architect collaborates with client stakeholders, sales and other technical resources to design proposed technical solutions that accurately address and align with the client's business requirements.

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The Network Consultant works in a collaborative method with clients and peers to design and deliver IT projects through all project phases, including presales.

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Account Executives at IX Solutions are relied on to be a key conduit to clients and help IX Solutions understand their business requirements to best align the products and services we offer with those needs.

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Beginning with a 365° assessment of the organization’s security posture, IX Solutions worked alongside Calbridge Homes Ltd. to fortify their network and enhance security protocols.

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60% of Canadian companies have a cyber insurance policy in place. As applications for policies rise, so to do risk levels—causing insurance companies to become more and more diligent about who they’ll cover and what requirements must be met to do so.

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Announcing IX Solutions Managed Services! As an extension of your IT team, our hope is to put valuable time back in your hands—reducing day-to-day maintenance and monitoring so your people can remain focused on driving strategic initiatives.

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Over the past few decades, the pace at which technology changes and data proliferates has continued to heighten. As a result, IT teams are challenged to keep up with everyday duties while also leading strategic change initiatives. That’s why many IT teams have turned to outsourcing. 

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Cyber security should be built into your business technology from the ground up—but even then, regular maintenance and security hygiene are necessary to avoid a cyber attack. In this article, we’ll review five of the most common causes of a data breach and ways you can fortify your organization against risk. 

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An administrative expert, efficiency aficionado and artist extraordinaire—we’re excited to welcome Olivia Minasyan to the IX Solutions Project Management team!

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An experienced business strategist, IT leader and project manager, Mike Shultz is a true triple threat—and we’re thrilled to have him join the IX Solutions team!

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Patch management is an IT function that involves monitoring, identifying, testing and installing patches—a term used to describe system and code updates intended to make improvements or resolve security vulnerabilities and bugs within a software program. 

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Zero Trust is based on the principle that all users—whether they’re inside or outside of an organization—are never trusted and must undergo authentication, authorization and continuous validation before being granted access to business information. 

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If lost, stolen or hacked, mobile devices become major risks to business data and information security. This is why an effective mobile device management (MDM) strategy is critical and top-of-mind for many IT leaders today. 

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Let's dive into the basics of setting up a Conditional Access policy and review common examples that may be useful to your business. 

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2023 is forecasted to behold some big trends in technology that CIOs and IT leaders should be preparing to navigate now—not later. Here’s our roundup of the top big-picture trends for IT leaders to keep on their radar. 

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IX Solutions has led the design, migration and implementation of several facets of the City of Kamloops' technology ecosystem—including the modernization of their servers and data centres, software solutions, and their entire hardware fleet. 

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Microsoft has tackled remote work challenges with device identity-driven signals. Conditional Access is at the heart of it all—compiling these signals to enforce organizational policies and strengthen security.

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We all walked away from the 2022 IXS Security Summit with new ideas and insights. Here are the five key themes that emerged from discussions with senior IT security leaders.

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IT service providers are typically hired to deliver either Managed Services or Professional Services. While the two are closely related, they have some critical differences. Let’s dive in.

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As cybercriminals get increasingly sophisticated with their methods and guise, it’s trickier than ever to spot a phishing attack—leaving businesses at an increased level of risk. 

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So you’ve gone paperless—but now what? With digital records proliferating each day, organizations need to find ways to effectively manage their corporate information. Enter SharePoint.

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Here are the top three things the Uber hack can teach us about multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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A self-proclaimed people person and lover of all things process, Anna Burleigh is joining the IX Solutions team as an Account Executive—and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome her to the team.

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If you’re looking to upgrade or switch from other productivity platforms like the G-Suite, here are a few of the benefits you’ll realize with Microsoft 365 for business.

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Microsoft Purview is a governance portal that provides a unified approach to data governance, helping you manage information from all sources across your organization including on-premises, multi-cloud, and software-as-a-service (SaaS).

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SASE combines both networking and security capabilities into a cloud-native, globally distributed exchange.

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It's an age old debate: are third party backups required for Microsoft 365 services? To answer the question, let's start by examining Microsoft's backup solutions.

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Keith Hind has joined IX Solutions as our Technical Director, IT Services.

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Microsoft is turning off Basic Authentication in Microsoft tenants on October 1. Here’s what you need to know.

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As we continue to grow our team to better service our customers, we’re excited to welcome Jenn Muir to IX Solutions as Manager, Professional Services.

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The IX Solutions team is thrilled to welcome Chris Lotsberg to our team as a Senior Project Manager.

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Discover the new IX Solutions brand, what it means to our team, and how we got here in this personal letter from Shawn Jackson, our President and Founder.

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Join Chris King, Vice President of Sales and Partner at IX Solutions for a brief update on the conversations he's having with business leaders around security.

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Microsoft Viva Insights enables executives, managers and workers to focus on what matters most with insights derived from your Office 365 usage.

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Intune is a cloud-based service in the enterprise mobility management (EMM) space that helps enable your workforce to be productive while keeping your corporate data protected.

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The simple fact is that no technology will prevent all phishing attempts from reaching the end user, so educating end users to be aware of what a phishing attempt looks like, and what to do when they suspect an email is bad, is key to protecting your environment.

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an Endpoint Protection solution that gives visibility into your devices and proactively prevents threats. Learn more about how Defender for Endpoint can help improve your organization's security posture.

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Microsoft Teams comes with built-in security features. However, many organizations who launched Teams quickly may have done so without configuring the security settings to align with their organization’s third-party sharing or information governance policies.

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Azure Sentinel makes threat detection and response smarter and faster with artificial intelligence (AI). Here are the top benefits you’ll discover with Azure Sentinel.

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