by Ross Speirs | Sep 11, 2018 | Blog
We are thrilled to announce that we’ve been recognized on the 2018 list of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ in Technology. Read on to learn how our small business with humble Victoria, BC roots achieved this certification. Health and Wellness Dolphins and their...
by Dave Monahan | Aug 30, 2018 | Blog, Business Babble
For too many organizations, their IT is a source of problems, risk, stress and unexpected costs. Traditional IT support companies take a reactive, passive role and wait for their customers to call. They might make some project recommendations when they need more...
by Paul Holmes | Aug 1, 2018 | Blog, Network Security, Security and Risk
The following incident recently occurred at a local Victoria, BC business. The names and location have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals and the organization. I was enjoying the tail end of my vacation in Italy when an e-mail notification came up...
by Meghan McEachern | Jul 30, 2018 | Blog, Network Security
This bogus blackmail email phishing scam has probably already landed in either your work or personal email account. But it’s not too late to dedicate a few minutes refreshing your email phishing scam awareness. In 2017, 76% of organizations experienced phishing...
by Dave Monahan | Jul 27, 2018 | Blog
Standardization is not new in business. From telephones to business processes, standards are key to maintaining productivity. Standards can be developed around many aspects of IT, including: equipment, line of business applications, network security, backup and...
by Astro | Jul 24, 2018 | Blog, Network Security
We’re seeing a significant increase in email phishing scams. The financial departments of small-to-medium sized Vancouver Island organizations are being targeted and business leaders are now coming to terms with the costly consequences of poor passwords coupled with...
by Daniel Knippshild | Jul 17, 2018 | Blog, Network Security
Scenario: An employee left your organization years ago and their user account is still enabled. This poses a couple of problems, let’s take a deep dive. First and foremost, this is a two-part security risk. An enabled dormant user account is like leaving your door...
by Meghan McEachern | Jun 27, 2018 | Blog, Events and News
We’re delighted to report that Smart Dolphins was named to the 2018 Channel Futures MSP 501 list of the top IT providers in the world. Wow! Awesome news for the POD – a smart and friendly team hailing from Vancouver Island. So, how does a Managed Service...
by Astro | Jun 15, 2018 | Blog
Living on Vancouver Island, we’re all used to talking about earthquakes. Many of us have invested in an emergency plan and supplies. But what about our businesses? Every business should have a Disaster Recovery Plan. It does not need to be elaborate. It needs to cover...
by Astro | May 31, 2018 | Blog
Have you heard of shadow IT? If you haven’t, the shady-sounding term, if practiced, may boost or kill productivity in your work environment. “Shadow IT is the use of IT-related hardware or software by a department or individual without the knowledge of the IT...
