An unprecedented thunderstorm, called a derecho, recently hit Ottawa in May 2022. Thousands of hydro lines across the city were damaged, 187 hydro poles were destroyed, and 180,000 residents and businesses were without power for up to 10 days. Trees were downed across the city, and properties were damaged. Surgeries were postponed at hospitals. Gas… Read More»
The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to shape the way businesses communicate. Organizations that once used printed signage and in-person communication have relied more heavily on digital communications methods over the past two years, and this trend is expected to continue. IDC predicts that by 2023, 45% of companies will accelerate the implementation of zero-paper workflows,… Read More»
Recent network outages highlight the need for backup connectivity. With the rise of IoT and cloud-based platforms, a failover solution is essential in maintaining branch continuity. Failover protects your organization from lost productivity and lost revenue in the event of a wide area network (WAN) outage. Network outages can occur for many reasons, such as… Read More»
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way most organizations operate. With large numbers of employees working from home, IT teams have to provision and manage employee’s devices remotely. More changes are in store as organizations begin their return to office plans or consider hybrid office environments, and Cisco Meraki can help ease the transition. Managing work from home and hybrid work environments has been challenging for IT teams, and it’s also… Read More»
Today, the transportation industry faces a lot of upheaval, from increasingly complicated supply chains to more difficult requirements within it. Despite this, operational efficiency, downtime, and safety remain at the forefront of the industry’s priorities. And that’s exactly why there has been a rise of The Internet of Things (IoT) applications in transportation. IoT connects… Read More»
Margins are historically thin for retailers like grocery stores. That’s why cost-savings are imperative. However, this can’t come at the expense of quality, especially when customer satisfaction and loyalty are so dependent upon product quality. In this blog post, you’ll learn how you can reduce expenses and generate greater cost savings for your grocery store.… Read More»
COVID-19 has had a profound effect on every aspect of our lives. Business continuity protocols have never been more critical, and reworking indoor spaces to meet the demands of a post COVID world is a new and unique challenge many organizations are facing. Understanding how people flow through your space and having the ability to… Read More»
COVID-19 has had a profound effect on nearly every aspect of our lives, especially how we work. Most businesses are slowly resuming a ‘new normal’ process of operations. Protective plexiglass shields are popping up in hospitals, grocery stores, and the front reception of offices. Some organizations are continuing a work from home policy, while others… Read More»
TOP 3 Security Risks in Smart Workplaces – The Future of IoT In today’s world, devices are continually circulating data from one form of technology to another. In the world of IoT, many networks could be insecure and unprotected making it easy to use devices for malicious intent. Due to this reason, it’s essential to… Read More»
Don’t panic! While a global pandemic may or may not be soon, it’s important to stay informed on the situation and take preventative measures. Precaution is always better than dealing with repercussions. While COVID-19 will have a lot of individual and livelihood impacts, today let’s talk about the toll it can take on your business.… Read More»
