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.
Cheap IT Quotes Are Expensive. Here’s The Math Nobody Shows You
Every reactive IT quote looks like a deal, right up until something breaks. Alex McGillivray, founder of Sure Systems, has seen this pattern for over 21 years: “Cheap IT is usually the most expensive IT, because it hides real costs until the business is already paying for them.” The savings you see upfront rarely account…
Behind The Mission: How One Calgary Nonprofit Keeps IT Out of The Way
When your mission is serving the community, the last thing you have time for is a frozen printer or a forgotten password. That was the daily reality for a local Calgary nonprofit before it partnered with Sure Systems, and it’s the kind of quiet operational drag that costs nonprofits more than most people realize. The…
5 Signs Your IT Provider Isn’t Cutting It Anymore
If you’ve never had a dramatic IT failure, it’s easy to assume your provider is fine. But according to Alex McGillivray, founder of Sure Systems, that assumption is exactly how businesses end up stuck with providers who are quietly failing them. “Nice people aren’t enough if the environment is drifting,” he says. The warning…
Recommended Reads to Strengthen Your IT Strategy
Not sure where to start? Here are a few of our most popular posts among your fellow Calgary businesses. They’ve used the strategies inside to cut operating costs, streamline operations and minimize cybersecurity threats.
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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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