BAASS Insights Technology Blog

Are you looking to move to the cloud? Cloud solutions have become an increasingly popular option for organizations due to the many benefits that can be reaped. Some of the benefits of adopting the cloud include the lack of need for hardware or maintenance, easier collaboration, greater prevention of data loss, and more. Nowadays, a variety of services are offered through the cloud; these services are typically offered on a subscription basis. If you’re on the fence as to whether or not you should adopt a cloud-based solution at your organization, here are some business challenges that a cloud solution can help you overcome.

With more and more businesses adopting cloud technology and moving their systems to hosted servers, your company has likely thought about if it is the best option for you as well. However, there are a number of things you need to consider before deciding if this is the right transition for your company. This blog will cover a few questions to ask yourself and your selected provider before making a decision.

You would be hard-pressed to find a person or a business today that doesn’t use the cloud. Several businesses today are using the cloud with tools, software, storage or communication. With the increased usage of the cloud - data security is especially important.

The impact of COVID-19 has proven to be a driving force in the way we conduct business in 2020.  As we see our world-changing rapidly, virtual meetings and remote-working is evolving to be the status quo in many organizations. Although change can sometimes be a frightening notion, we turn to our personal experiences and lessons learned to continue to grow and succeed within the current environment.

The Canadian Government has created the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) in response to the financial impact COVID-19 is having.  This subsidy program was initially known as the Temporary Wage Subsidy, although as the situation evolved, so did the subsidy. 

With working from home becoming a necessity for many companies, it is important to be aware of the tools that can help keep communication and collaboration productive. BAASS has put together a list of 4 tools that will help you to collaborate, meet and manage your team effectively while working remotely at no cost! 

During these unprecedented times, many workforces are significantly displaced. This can lead to the potential breakdown of communication and pitfalls in projects not being completed within the timelines set pre-epidemic. With this, now is the best time to implement project management software. Regardless of the size or scope of your business - implementing a project management tool can help to ensure tasks are assigned and completed.

With more and more individuals working remotely, it is important to be aware of Cyber Security and make sure that you and your company are taking the steps to stay secure. The internet era and progress in technology has made it simpler for many of us to complete our day to day tasks from the comfort of our homes, however, there are a number of things to be aware of when it comes to Cyber Security. This blog will cover 7 simple steps to improve security while working remotely.