IT infrastructure that keeps your firm billable and compliant.
Managed IT, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, and PIPEDA-aligned systems for accounting, legal, and professional services firms across BC. One partner for every IT need.
Your time bills. Your IT should not get in the way.
Professional services firms run on uptime, data security, and client trust. A system outage during tax season, a data breach affecting client files, or Microsoft 365 configuration that creates compliance gaps are problems that affect both operations and reputation.
SFS Technologies serves BC accounting, legal, and professional services firms with managed IT, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, and the technical controls that support PIPEDA obligations. Your team focuses on clients. We handle the technology.
Six capabilities. One partner for professional services IT.
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Managed IT
Proactive monitoring and management of your servers, workstations, and network. Your team calls one number for any IT issue. SFS handles everything from routine maintenance to critical incidents.
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Microsoft 365
Licensing, deployment, and ongoing management of Microsoft 365 for email, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Governance and security configuration included so your tenant is set up correctly from day one.
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Cybersecurity
Endpoint protection, email filtering, multi-factor authentication, and security incident response. Professional services firms hold sensitive client data. A layered security posture reduces exposure across all vectors.
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Sage CRM
Client relationship management for professional services firms tracking business development pipelines, client interactions, and service cases. Integrates with Sage 300 for firms that also need accounting software.
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Cloud Infrastructure
Hybrid cloud architecture connecting on-premise systems with Microsoft Azure and cloud productivity tools. Secure remote access for staff working from multiple locations or from home.
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PIPEDA Alignment
Technical controls that support your PIPEDA obligations: encrypted storage and transmission, access controls, breach response procedures, and data retention policies aligned with your legal requirements.
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Managed Services
Comprehensive IT management covering monitoring, patching, helpdesk, and strategic advisory as a unified monthly service.
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Microsoft 365
Cloud productivity, identity, and security deployed and governed by a Microsoft Certified Partner.
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Cybersecurity
Layered security covering endpoints, email, network, and incident response for BC professional services firms.
Common questions, answered.
Common questions about this service answered directly.
What IT services do accounting and legal firms in BC typically need?
Professional services firms have consistent IT requirements: reliable managed IT with monitored uptime, Microsoft 365 for email and document collaboration, cybersecurity that satisfies PIPEDA obligations, and cloud infrastructure that supports remote work. Many also use a CRM such as Sage CRM to manage client relationships and business development pipelines. SFS delivers all of these as integrated services.
How does Microsoft 365 licensing work for a professional services firm?
Microsoft 365 licensing is subscription-based and scales per user. The right plan depends on which applications your team uses and what security and compliance features your firm requires. Business Premium is the most common fit for professional services firms because it includes the full Office application suite, Teams, SharePoint, and Microsoft Defender for Business. SFS advises on licensing, handles procurement, and manages the deployment.
What does PIPEDA compliance require from an IT perspective?
PIPEDA requires that personal information be protected with appropriate safeguards. From an IT standpoint, this means encrypted data storage and transmission, access controls that limit who can view client data, documented breach response procedures, and data retention policies. SFS can assess your current environment against PIPEDA requirements and implement the technical controls needed. Note: SFS provides technical implementation, not legal advice on PIPEDA obligations.
How do you support remote and hybrid work for professional services teams?
SFS configures secure remote access through VPN or Azure Virtual Desktop, manages Microsoft 365 for cloud-based collaboration, and ensures endpoint security on devices used outside the office. Multi-factor authentication is a baseline requirement for all remote access engagements. Staff can work from any location with the same security posture as the office.
What should a professional services firm budget for managed IT?
Managed IT pricing varies by provider and by the scope of services included. SFS scopes each engagement individually based on your environment size, application requirements, and support needs. We provide a written scope and fixed monthly fee before any work begins. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
IT and security insights for professional services
IT that works as hard as your firm does.
Start with a complimentary assessment. We review your current IT environment and give you a clear picture of where the gaps are and what addressing them looks like.