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What Is Cloud Computing? By: Matt Dryfhout and Scott Hewer Cloud computing has become an area of interest for both large and small businesses over the past few years. Cloud computing is the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local […]

Globally, the threat from cyber attacks is increasing both in number and intensity. According to McKinsey & Company research, billions of data sets are breached annually, and each year hackers create roughly 120 million new variants of malware. Even with the growing awareness among businesses, they are frequently unprepared for the sophistication and ferocity of […]

According to Bloomberg, the demand for software talent is increasing rapidly in Canada. As of 2017, Toronto was the fastest-growing market for tech-jobs in the world, creating more jobs than San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington. Increasingly competitive packages are being offered to software engineers in the current market, which has had a negative effect on […]

Digital technology is radically changing the power balance between customers and companies. Customers gain the power of information and choice: digital technology dramatically improves the economics of the business. There are four actionable rules and principles that can help managers and leaders to transform their business. The first rule is to deliver effective, easy and […]

We’re excited to announce that Scout Tech Guides has just received platinum status (the highest level possible) with 3CX – our go-to VoIP phone system partner. The benefits of achieving a Platinum level partnership, such as Scout has achieved, include access to better technical tools, more favourable listings, multiple licenses and other technological tools ensure […]

Most New Years resolutions are rooted in the desire to make constructive changes that deliver some benefit. However, as many of us know, New Year’s resolutions rarely make it past February.  To help keep you focused on creating a beneficial change, Scout has compiled a list of four things that you and your organization can […]

Tech Guide Spotlight: Dayne Cody What is greatness made of? At Scout, we believe that our people are the backbone of our identity and our expertise. Scout is taking steps to demystify IT and reveal the people that make us who we are. As each Scout employee celebrates a work anniversary at Scout, we want […]

Cloud Services Revolutionize How we Work Cloud-based systems are revolutionizing how we work together. From CRM solutions to email hosting to project management platforms, cloud-based alternatives allow you to grow your business, function faster and more effectively, and increase your ROI. Cloud-based systems are also not tethered to a location and therefore are free from […]

6 Reasons Why Your Business Should Go Paperless Do you have team member working remotely in the field? How about from a cabin at the lake? Whether you have remote workers, people in the field or executives who travel a lot, our Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution will integrate with the cloud-based system of choice. […]

“Are we there yet?” If this question came, not from a child in the back seat, but an employee across the conference room table. How would you answer it? Since starting Scout, I’ve tirelessly pondered what our end game should be.  We just crossed 15 years this month and I believe we have recently gained […]