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The barrier between mobile and business phones is continuing to dissolve. With new mobile phone applications, users can enjoy access to all of their business phone functions on the go.

In the unpredictable environment of the world we live in, the ability to access business functions remotely has never been more important. As the work environments we experience continue to change, the need to deploy mobile voice communication technology is extremely important to remain competitive. Ability to access business communications from anywhere is the key to attracting talent and increasing customer satisfaction. 

Please know that IT services are considered essential under the new orders of The Public Health Act and that our team remains committed to ensuring all of your IT needs are taken care of during these unique and challenging times. 

Last week's systemic outbreak of the WannaCry ransomware virus reportedly infected victims in 150 countries, paralyzing businesses and agencies across the globe before finally slowing down. Thousands more infections were reported this week, largely in Asia, where many businesses were already closed when the malware first struck. Experts are warning that another ransomware attack may quickly follow, since it doesn’t take much effort to change the code and start over – and there’s a lot of money at stake.

End-user precautions and awareness are your first line of defense. If you are a Zantek managed services client, your servers and workstations are up-to-date and patched for this vulnerability. You are also running a managed antivirus solution and firewall, and likely have Datto’s industry-leading backup solution. Still, it only takes one person to inadvertently expose your critical business data to ever-evolving threats.

     > How to protect your business from a ransomware attack

What do you do when you have in-house IT experts but you’re not certain that all of your business continuity needs are covered? Your systems, after all, are the backbone of your operations. Fortunately, tapping into external expertise doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing scenario.

Learn how a hybrid approach to IT management helped a forward-thinking law firm strike the perfect balance between internal and external resources.    

     > Get the expertise you need, when you need it

The launch of the reinvigorated and reimagined Business One conference – Biz.ONE – builds on five successful years of bringing together small and midsize business owners / managers that use SAP Business One to drive their organizations. Mark your calendar and get your tickets to this year’s event (formerly the ASUG SAP Business One Conference) before the early-bird deadline.

     > Why attend Biz.ONE in Orange County?

A self-proclaimed Sales Guru with more than 15 years’ experience, Greg has mastered the art of managing opportunities, closing sales, and exceeding quotas. The key to success, he says, lies in the data. “I work in sales but I need a full view of what’s happening in customer service, marketing, and production. Otherwise, I’m operating in the dark – and big, fat sales bonuses aren’t like mushrooms.”

Greg uses data as a competitive advantage in managing relationships. Learn how this specialized manufacturing salesperson plans client meetings, nurtures relationships, and closes sales using SAP Business One.

     > Read the full article and take a self-guided test drive

Freedom, mobility, collaboration – these are a few good reasons to join the cloud crowd that’s moving to Microsoft’s Office 365. Getting there requires a little foresight, though.

     > Planning your data's journey to Office 365

Your IT operations are the backbone of your business. What would happen though if you lost key IT resources? Learn how a growing Winnipeg-based company tapped into external expertise to ensure its operations continue to run smoothly, regardless of any staff changes. The end result – streamlined IT operations at a lower cost.

     > Case study and limited-time IT check-up offer

Like most Canadian businesses, you likely took your first step into accounting software with QuickBooks. This wildly popular program, developed by Intuit, is designed to meet the specific needs of small and start-up businesses. As your company grew though, you had to layer on additional programs that did not integrate with Quickbooks, so more people were hired to create more spreadsheets, enter more data, and reconcile the differences.

“There’s an easier way to manage your business,” says Mondor. “At some point, there’s just no logical reason to keep investing in something that’s not meeting your needs – or worse yet, holding you back.”

     > 5 reasons to upgrade from QuickBooks to ERP software (save 10% until January 31)

We’re pleased to introduce our newest team members, Pavel Haimovich and Olga Zaprudsky. Both are dedicated to providing outstanding support to our SAP Business One customers across Western Canada.

     > Meet the new Zan-techies  

Don’t miss the SAP Business One Innovation Summit in Ft. Lauderdale, from April 3 to 5, 2017.

     > Join us...

The terms ‘disaster recovery’ and ‘business continuity’ are often interchangeably used but they mean very different things. If you don’t know the difference, it’s easy to be lulled into a false sense security and make short-sighted data backup decisions.

     > What’s the difference?

Think of your business goals this year – is even one of them NOT supported by technology? Like most small and midsize businesses, you likely understand the strategic importance that technology plays in your operations. Your practical side, however, weighs the cost of upgrading your systems and adopting cutting-edge business enablers. Now ponder this…what’s the cost of doing nothing?

      > Lease equipment to fast-track your business goals

It was great to see our newly-designed office space buzzing with activity as customers and partners mingled over cocktails and appetizers (shout out to Amici's for those scrumptious snacks). Thanks to all who joined us!