IT and ERP insights for North American businesses.
Practical guidance on managed IT, Sage 300, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure, written by the consultants doing the work. Browse by category or start with the latest.
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Cloud & InfrastructureHow to Size On-Prem AI Servers Without Overbuying
A practical guide to right-sizing on-prem AI servers: underkill vs overkill, workload questions, power and cooling, and when local GPUs beat cloud hours.
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Cloud & InfrastructureManaged Services Provider for Small Business: Buyer's Guide
What a managed services provider for small business includes, Canadian pricing factors, how to evaluate MSPs, and when fixed-fee support beats break-fix.
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Technology TrendsIT Consulting Services and IT Consulting Management: A Practical Guide
What IT consulting services include, how IT consulting management works, vCIO roadmaps, Canadian cost framing, and when consulting beats managed IT.
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Cloud & InfrastructureHardware Procurement for Growing Businesses in BC
Why bundling hardware procurement with managed IT saves time for growing BC businesses, and how cost-plus pricing works.
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Cloud & InfrastructureWhen to Refresh Business Computers and Servers
Signs your business hardware needs replacing, how warranty windows affect the decision, and how to plan a refresh cycle.
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Cloud & InfrastructureHow to Choose a Hardware Vendor for Your BC Business
Dell, HP, Lenovo, or Cisco? A guide to choosing business hardware vendors in BC, and why sourcing through your IT provider beats buying direct.
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CybersecurityPIPA Compliance for BC Businesses: What Your IT Setup Needs to Cover
BC's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) sets rules for how businesses collect, use, and protect personal data. Here is what to know.
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Cloud & InfrastructureMicrosoft 365 vs Google Workspace for BC Businesses (2026)
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace differ significantly in compliance, ERP integration, and total cost. This guide helps BC businesses choose.
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Cloud & InfrastructureHow Much Do Managed IT Services Cost in Vancouver? (2026 Guide)
Managed IT services in Vancouver are typically priced per user or per device. This guide covers pricing models and what is included.
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CybersecurityCybersecurity Essentials for BC Small Business
A practical guide to cybersecurity for small businesses in BC: the controls that matter most and what PIPEDA requires.
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Cloud & InfrastructureMicrosoft 365 Migration for Canadian SMBs
A practical guide to Microsoft 365 migration for Canadian businesses: what to migrate, how to plan the cutover, and common pitfalls.
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ERP & Business SolutionsIT Guide for BC Non-Profit Organizations
What non-profit organizations in BC need from managed IT and ERP: Sage 300, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, and grant reporting.
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