Transpera - Becoming Your Strategic IT Partner
Posted Dec 11, 2023

Transpera - Becoming Your Strategic IT Partner

Insights from Innovation Week in Calgary Calgary's Innovation Week is an event that radiates excitement and innovation, where emerging and small to medium-sized companies converge to discuss the challenges and opportunities they face in the ever-evolving world of technology. This annual event has become a significant platform for discussing the transformation of Calgary's economic landscape, shifting from oil and gas dominance to a thriving tech ecosystem. In this blog article, we will delve into the key takeaways from Innovation Week and explore why businesses, especially smaller ones, need an IT partner more than ever before to navigate these changes successfully.
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The Difference Between Sharepoint and One Drive
Posted Nov 6, 2023

The Difference Between Sharepoint and One Drive

SharePoint and OneDrive are both popular Microsoft Office 365 tools for managing and sharing documents, but they serve different purposes in a business environment. In this blog post we are breaking down the file sharing offered by OneDrive for Business versus the collaboration tools for your small business team offered by Sharepoint.
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The Crucial Role of Technology Partners in Fueling Growth Companies: A Spotlight on Managed Service Providers
Posted Nov 3, 2023

The Crucial Role of Technology Partners in Fueling Growth Companies: A Spotlight on Managed Service Providers

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, growth companies often find themselves in a constant race to adapt, innovate, and scale. In this digital age, technology serves as a linchpin for their success.
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Why Fixed Term Contracts Can End Up Being Nightmares
Posted Oct 11, 2023

Why Fixed Term Contracts Can End Up Being Nightmares

In the intricate dance of business partnerships, the appeal of fixed-term contracts has long been a tempting proposition. This type of contract promises a sense of stability, long-term commitment, and the comfort of knowing that your business is locked into a secure arrangement. At first glance, they appear advantageous, offering a sense of security in a world where change is the only constant. However, as countless businesses have discovered to their dismay, these seemingly promising contracts can quickly morph into nightmares filled with frustration, financial burdens, and strained relationships.
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Six Signs it’s Time to Switch IT Providers
Posted Sep 22, 2023

Six Signs it’s Time to Switch IT Providers

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, technology plays a pivotal role in the success and efficiency of any organization. This makes choosing the right IT service provider a critical decision. Your IT service provider should be a partner, helping your business stay competitive and efficient. However, there may come a time when your current IT provider is no longer meeting your needs, and it's time to consider making a switch. In this article, we'll explore six signs that indicate it might be time to switch IT providers.
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Teams vs. Zoom: Video Conferencing Solutions
Posted Aug 16, 2023

Teams vs. Zoom: Video Conferencing Solutions

Remote work isn't going anywhere, and this means demand has surged for software that facilitates video conferencing. Zoom and Microsoft Teams are two of the most popular applications currently on the market, but it can be difficult to decide which one best suits an organization's needs in 2023.
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Email Deliverability Strategies for Your Small Business
Posted Jul 12, 2023

Email Deliverability Strategies for Your Small Business

Having trouble getting your emails to intended inboxes? Read on to learn more about email deliverability: why it matters, what impacts it and tips for improving it.
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A Business Owners' Guide to Decoding IT Jargon
Posted Jun 14, 2023

A Business Owners' Guide to Decoding IT Jargon

Are you overwhelmed by some of the IT Jargon you have heard and want to understand how it impacts your business? In this article we are breaking down 8 common IT terms for business owners like you.
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Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop for Small Business
Posted May 31, 2023

Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop for Small Business

Looking for a guide to Remote Desktop in the Cloud? Are you a small business looking for a reliable and secure remote desktop solution? Discover why Microsoft Azure is the best cloud-based remote desktop solution with this comprehensive guide.
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Is it the Right Time to Hire an IT Provider for my Business?
Posted May 17, 2023

Is it the Right Time to Hire an IT Provider for my Business?

Are you unsure of how and when to hire an IT provider for your business? It can be difficult for business owners to know what to look for in IT service providers and when it is the right time for you to outsource IT services. This blog post will help you make the best decision for your business.
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Protecting your Business from Email Compromise Attacks
Posted May 3, 2023

Protecting your Business from Email Compromise Attacks

Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are on the rise, but that doesn’t mean your business has to be vulnerable. Learn about the steps you can take to protect your company from these malicious cyberattacks.
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Small Business IT Needs vs. Big Business IT Requirements - What's the Difference
Posted Feb 21, 2023

Small Business IT Needs vs. Big Business IT Requirements - What's the Difference

Small business owners often make the mistake of thinking that their IT needs are simple, and don't require the same level of sophistication and complexity as big businesses. But nothing could be further from the truth – IT for small businesses is not simple, they can have unique IT requirements that simply differ greatly from those of large enterprises.
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Why Your Business Needs Enterprise Level Wi-Fi
Posted Nov 1, 2022

Why Your Business Needs Enterprise Level Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi systems have become an essential part of any business. Being connected is essential in the communication of any organization, both internally and externally. Let's take a look at 5 reasons why your business should adopt enterprise-grade Wi-Fi.
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Supporting Calgary Small Business in October
Posted Oct 20, 2022

Supporting Calgary Small Business in October

There are nearly 160,000 small business owners in Alberta alone. They employ almost 40 per cent of private-sector jobs in the province and contribute $30 billion annually to our provincial GDP. We need them.
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Should I Be Hiring an Internal IT Employee or Hiring an External IT Company
Posted Oct 12, 2022

Should I Be Hiring an Internal IT Employee or Hiring an External IT Company

As your business expands, so does your IT infrastructure. You can do everything yourself, but eventually you're going to hit a wall where you just can't keep up anymore.
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Remote Work is Changing. Microsoft Teams is Ready, are you?
Posted Jul 8, 2021

Remote Work is Changing. Microsoft Teams is Ready, are you?

Expectations are changing and the tools that enable remote workers need to be reviewed and updated.
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Why Device Encryption Is Important To Your Business
Posted Mar 29, 2021

Why Device Encryption Is Important To Your Business

Encryption is a valuable tool that is available to maintain data integrity, particularly when so much of our lives depend on technology. Make sure your company is doing what it can to protect your data!
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Exchange 2010 is being deprecated. What you need to know.
Posted Oct 1, 2020

Exchange 2010 is being deprecated. What you need to know.

Microsoft will no longer be supporting Exchange 2010 come October. Are you prepared? We go over a very simple guide on what some of your options are. Contact us with any questions and we will be happy to help guide you through the process.
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