The Latest Insights for Smarter IT
No tech jargon or buzzwords here! The Sure Spotlight shares the latest best practices about what’s actually working (and what’s not) when it comes to business IT. Whether you’re troubleshooting today’s IT issues or planning for tomorrow’s growth, you’ll find real guidance in each blog post.
Feel free to browse the articles below based on what matters most to your business.
The Real Challenge: Fast-Paced Operations, Fragile IT
Running a dealership means juggling multiple specialized systems every day. Inventory management, service scheduling, parts tracking, and customer communication all depend on technology working reliably across departments. But this dealership was dealing with recurring issues: Staff locked out of critical systems Connectivity disruptions across service and sales areas Slow response times from their previous IT…
The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Microsoft Security
Many organizations assume that having Microsoft 365 automatically means they’re “secure enough.” In reality, that assumption can be one of the most expensive mistakes a business makes. When Microsoft security features are under-configured, unmanaged, or misunderstood, the costs don’t always show up immediately, but they do show up eventually: Increased breach risk Default settings aren’t…
Is Your Phone Secure for Work? 3 Critical Settings to Lock Down Now
For many individuals, your phone is not a personal tool anymore. It is a mobile office, a repository of confidential emails, client data, and corporate logins. For business leaders, this blurred line between personal and professional use creates a massive, often overlooked, vulnerability. A single compromised smartphone can become a direct backdoor into your company’s…
Recommended Reads to Strengthen Your IT Strategy
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The Impact of Tariffs on Technology Hardware Prices in Canada and the US: Why Now is the Time to Upgrade
In recent years, the imposition of tariffs on imports has significantly impacted various industries, including technology hardware. With the US government announcing a 25% tariff on Canadian imports, businesses in both Canada and the US are facing higher costs for essential IT infrastructure such as servers, networking gear, and electronics. This article explores how these…
The Evolution of Microsoft’s Password Best Practices
In celebration of World Password Day, we take a quick journey back in time with Microsoft’s password best practices.
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