The Password Is Slowly Disappearing. Microsoft Just Took Another Big Step. For decades, signing in to a business account has followed the same basic formula: enter a password, receive a code, and prove you are who you say you are. Microsoft is now accelerating a major change to that familiar process. Beginning September 1, 2026, […]
Why October 13 Matters for Businesses Still Running Windows 11 24H2 For businesses still running Windows 11 24H2, October 13 is more than just another software date on the calendar. Once support ends for Home and Pro editions, those systems will no longer receive the regular security and quality updates that help protect devices and […]
Case Study: Pure IT Sourced and Delivered a Microsoft Power Automate Solution for Metercor – On Top of the Managed IT and Cybersecurity Solutions Provided Over 9 Years About Metercor Metercor is a Calgary-based wholesale distributor and service provider specializing in water and gas meters. The company serves municipalities, utilities, and commercial customers across Canada […]
AI in the Real World: 3 Practical Ways Businesses Are Using AI Today Artificial intelligence is no longer something businesses are only experimenting with. Across many industries, organizations are using AI to save time, reduce repetitive work, find information faster, and help employees make better decisions. The most useful AI applications are often not dramatic. […]
Security Corner: Don’t Automatically Approve That MFA Prompt Multi-factor authentication, or MFA, is one of the most effective ways to protect your accounts. But there is one simple rule everyone should remember: If you did not just try to sign in, do not approve the prompt. That one habit can stop an attacker from turning […]
Quick Tip: 5 Microsoft 365 Features You May Not Be Using Most organizations use Microsoft 365 every day, but many employees only scratch the surface of what is already included. Beyond Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams, Microsoft 365 contains dozens of small features that can save time, reduce repetitive work, and make collaboration easier. Here […]
Microsoft Is Retiring Exchange Web Services: What Businesses Need to Know Before October 2026 If your organization uses Microsoft 365, an important technical change is approaching that may affect applications connected to your email, calendars, contacts, and other Exchange Online information. Microsoft is retiring Exchange Web Services, commonly known as EWS. Beginning in October 2026, […]
Proactive IT: Prevent Problems Before They Disrupt Your Business Your IT environment is either helping your business move forward or quietly creating risk in the background. Unfortunately, many small and medium-sized businesses do not discover which one until something goes wrong. A server fails during a busy workday. A ransomware attack locks critical files just […]
Windows 11 Is Getting Faster on 8GB of RAM — What Businesses Need to Know Microsoft is working to make Windows 11 faster and more efficient on computers equipped with 8GB of RAM, with a renewed focus on reducing the operating system’s memory footprint and improving overall responsiveness. For businesses, that could be good news. […]
Your IT Provider Mastered the Cloud. Is It Ready for the Age of A.I.? For years, managed IT services companies have built their value around two major priorities: moving businesses to the cloud and protecting them from cyber threats. Both remain essential. Cloud platforms have transformed how organizations store information, support remote teams and operate […]
Your IT Provider Says It Understands AI. But Can It Turn the Technology Into Business Growth? Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most important business technologies of our time. Organizations are using AI to automate repetitive work, improve customer service, analyze information, strengthen cybersecurity and help employees make faster, better-informed decisions. However, simply […]
Why Claude AI Is Taking Over Small Business Operations—and How to Harness Its Power Artificial intelligence is quickly moving beyond the experimental stage. For small businesses, it is becoming a practical tool for managing daily operations, improving customer service, producing marketing content and making better decisions. One platform gaining significant attention is Claude AI, developed […]