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Outsourcing Does Not Mean Offshoring

Many companies have turned to outsourcing for many reasons however there is a huge gap in knowledge when it comes to outsourcing versus offshoring.

This is nothing new as many industries look at outsourcing.  On average, a manufacturer outsources 70% to 80% of its finished product as outsourcing is no longer seen as cost saving but as a strategic tool.

We are a IT outsourcing firm and offer many different services including tech support services, managed IT services, and cloud services however we are an outsourcing firm, not a offshoring firm as all our talent is 100% Canadian.

The change has been tremendous as successful business leaders are viewing outsourcing as a business tactic that allows them to stay competitive on the world stage.

What is Outsourcing and Offshoring?

Outsourcing refers to an organization contracting work out to a 3rd party on your country whereas offshoring refers to getting work done in a different country.

If you are in the market to outsource a business function such as IT outsourcing, here is a comparison od the services and differences.

Risks

Offshoring transfers jobs to other countries and does not support local economies and talent.  Offshoring also introduces other risks to businesses such as geopolitical risk, language differences and poor communication to mention a few.

Outsourcing allows you to tap into local talent that understands the economy, support your economy and gives you access to a large pool of skilled people, services and partners.

Costs

Offshoring is supplying another country and talent. It does not support local talent and economies.  It is obvious that offshoring is more cost effective than outsourcing companies must measure how they value service, communications and skills of the workers.

Competency

There are a lot of business functions that can be outsourced or offshored including human resources, information technology, manufacturing, sales, marketing, payroll, accounting, finance, security, transportation and logistics but successful business leaders understand that by outsourcing, the company will have a competitive advantage over its competitors by handling growth and business direction. With an outsourced partner, they understand the local economy and can easily align with your business to meet its goals or protect it during unforeseen issues like local storms, blackouts and more.

Flexibility

Beside IT support services or managed IT services, are you in the market for some other IT Support Services or project and need talent? By connecting with IT outsourcing services, you gain access to local talent and once again, support the local economy.

365 iT SOLUTIONS is an industry leader that understands that technology can be expensive however it does not have to be that way.  Using a proactive managed services approach allows you to predict and budget monthly IT costs and eliminate uncertainties of your IT network and IT budget.

With our proactive Managed IT Services program, you will access 100% Canadian team that cover your entire network for a flat predictable monthly fee.

We are a leading IT consulting firm in Toronto providing industry leading Tech Support Services and Cloud Services.

Take advantage of our Complimentary Network and Security Assessment. 

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Industry Insights IT Solutions Managed IT Services

Outsourcing Does Not Mean Offshoring

Many companies have turned to outsourcing for many reasons however there is a huge gap in knowledge when it comes to outsourcing versus offshoring.

This is nothing new as many industries look at outsourcing.  On average, a manufacturer outsources 70% to 80% of its finished product as outsourcing is no longer seen as cost saving but as a strategic tool.

We are a IT outsourcing firm and offer many different services including tech support services, managed IT services, and cloud services however we are an outsourcing firm, not a offshoring firm as all our talent is 100% Canadian.

The change has been tremendous as successful business leaders are viewing outsourcing as a business tactic that allows them to stay competitive on the world stage.

What is Outsourcing and Offshoring?

Outsourcing refers to an organization contracting work out to a 3rd party on your country whereas offshoring refers to getting work done in a different country.

If you are in the market to outsource a business function such as IT outsourcing, here is a comparison od the services and differences.

Risks

Offshoring transfers jobs to other countries and does not support local economies and talent.  Offshoring also introduces other risks to businesses such as geopolitical risk, language differences and poor communication to mention a few.

 

Outsourcing allows you to tap into local talent that understands the economy, support your economy and gives you access to a large pool of skilled people, services and partners.

 

Costs

Offshoring is supplying another country and talent. It does not support local talent and economies.  It is obvious that offshoring is more cost effective than outsourcing companies must measure how they value service, communications and skills of the workers.

Competency

There are a lot of business functions that can be outsourced or offshored including human resources, information technology, manufacturing, sales, marketing, payroll, accounting, finance, security, transportation and logistics but successful business leaders understand that by outsourcing, the company will have a competitive advantage over its competitors by handling growth and business direction. With an outsourced partner, they understand the local economy and can easily align with your business to meet its goals or protect it during unforeseen issues like local storms, blackouts and more.

Flexibility

Beside IT support services or managed IT services, are you in the market for some other IT function or project and need talent? By connecting with IT outsourcing firms, you gain access to local talent and once again, support the local economy.

365 iT SOLUTIONS is an industry leader that understands that technology can be expensive however it does not have to be that way.  Using a proactive managed services approach allows you to predict and budget monthly IT costs and eliminate uncertainties of your IT network and IT budget.

With our proactive managed services program, you will access 100% Canadian team that cover your entire network for a flat predictable monthly fee.

We are a leading IT consulting firm in Toronto providing industry leading Managed IT ServicesIT Support ServicesIT Outsourcing ServicesTech Support Services and Cloud Services.

Take advantage of our Complimentary Network and Security Assessment by or access our industry leading program called Lenovo Preferred Pricing and access savings of up to 20%* on the ThinkServer line.

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Spam and malware are on the rise. How do you protect yourself?

From all the recent attacks, there has been an increase in spam and malware in 2014.  This is extremely dangerous as your data and privacy are at risk but how do you protect yourself?

Security experts are estimating that spam is up year over year and more cyber criminals have shifted their focus in hopes of preying on the weakest link in the security.  IT support services professionals and cybercriminals alike know that the weakest chain in any network is the end users and now Instead of seeking to compromise servers, operating systems and firewalls, cybercriminals are now sending out sophisticated phishing scams and spoofs that exploit users.

The best defense from spam and malware is simple, train and educate users from threats.

Education is always the first step but here are some more steps to protect your business:

  • Always check who the email is from as most spam will come from an unrecognizable sender. Please keep in mind that sometimes they may spoof or hijack an email address that and send out emails to their contacts.
  • Check the spelling of the email and domain. One common trick is for cybercriminals to use spelling mistakes in order to create the illusion of a proper email address.
  • Does the email contain a strange link or ask you to checkout something completely random? There are email scams that try to get you to click a link or download a file. When in doubt, verify your contact send you the actual email.
  • The good old attachment. IT support services professionals and managed IT services providers proactive manage networks so malware and viruses stay out however nothing is 100%. Never download an attachment from a sender you don’t trust and once again, verify with your contact if you are in doubt.

So how do you protect yourself from Malware and Spam?

If you do not have a dedicated IT department or managed IT services provider and get infected, these are some steps you should take to clean your system.

  1. Make sure your system is up-to-date with all patches.
  2. Verify you are using and active security solution that proactively manages the risk from malware, email spam as well as viruses.

365 iT SOLUTIONS is a leading managed services provider (MSP) in Toronto with more than 10 years of experience serving small-to-medium sized businesses.

Our Canadian team delivers a wide variety of industry leading IT consulting services including Managed IT ServicesIT Support ServicesIT Outsourcing ServicesTech Support Services and Cloud Services.

Take advantage of our Complimentary Network and Security Assessment by or access our industry leading program called Lenovo Preferred Pricing and access savings of up to 20%* on the ThinkServer line.

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Industry Insights IT Solutions Managed IT Services

Spam and malware are on the rise. How do you protect yourself?

From all the recent attacks, there has been an increase in spam and malware in 2014.  This is extremely dangerous as your data and privacy are at risk but how do you protect yourself?

Security experts are estimating that spam is up year over year and more cyber criminals have shifted their focus in hopes of preying on the weakest link in the security.  IT support services professionals and cybercriminals alike know that the weakest chain in any network is the end users and now Instead of seeking to compromise servers, operating systems and firewalls, cybercriminals are now sending out sophisticated phishing scams and spoofs that exploit users.

The best defense from spam and malware is simple, train and educate users from threats.

Education is always the first step but here are some more steps to protect your business:

  • Always check who the email is from as most spam will come from an unrecognizable sender. Please keep in mind that sometimes they may spoof or hijack an email address that and send out emails to their contacts.
  • Check the spelling of the email and domain. One common trick is for cybercriminals to use spelling mistakes in order to create the illusion of a proper email address.
  • Does the email contain a strange link or ask you to checkout something completely random? There are email scams that try to get you to click a link or download a file. When in doubt, verify your contact send you the actual email.
  • The good old attachment. IT support services professionals and managed IT services providers proactive manage networks so malware and viruses stay out however nothing is 100%. Never download an attachment from a sender you don’t trust and once again, verify with your contact if you are in doubt.

So how do you protect yourself from Malware and Spam?

If you do not have a dedicated IT department or managed IT services provider and get infected, these are some steps you should take to clean your system.

  1. Make sure your system is up-to-date with all patches.
  2. Verify you are using and active security solution that proactively manages the risk from malware, email spam as well as viruses.

365 iT SOLUTIONS is a leading managed services provider (MSP) in Toronto with more than 10 years of experience serving small-to-medium sized businesses.

Our Canadian team delivers a wide variety of industry leading IT consulting services including Managed IT ServicesIT Support ServicesIT Outsourcing ServicesTech Support Services and Cloud Services.

Take advantage of our Complimentary Network and Security Assessment by or access our industry leading program called Lenovo Preferred Pricing and access savings of up to 20%* on the ThinkServer line.

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365 iT SOLUTIONS Launches Lenovo Preferred Pricing

 

365 iT SOLUTIONS is proud to announce Lenovo Preferred Pricing program.

As a leading Lenovo provider, 365 IT SOLUTIONS is a leading managed IT services provider in the Toronto area that maintains a competitive edge by bringing innovation, fast deployments and an increase in return on investments (ROI).

Companies are faced with many challenges including the fast approaching Windows Server 2003 deadline as well as replacement of old servers or out-of-warranty servers.

365 iT SOLUTIONS has launched the new program to address this IT concern for many companies called “Lenovo Preferred Pricing,” which will result in up to 20% in savings on Lenovo Think Server line for qualified companies.

“We are proud to be offering Lenovo Preferred Pricing program in the market with up to 10% discount.  By leveraging our strategic partnership with Lenovo, it allows us to provide cost-effective solutions’ to clients.” said Razmig Sagharian, President, 365 iT SOLUTIONS.

 

About 365 iT

Based in Toronto, 365 iT SOLUTIONS is a leading managed services provider (MSP) that has more than 10 years of experience serving small-to-medium sized businesses.

365 iT SOLUTIONS offers industry leading services that provide cost-saving strategies for businesses.  Their experience serving clients in a wide array of industries, along with their flexibility, knowledge, and outstanding customer service

365 iT SOLUTIONS offers a wide variety of industry leading IT consulting services including Managed IT ServicesIT Support ServicesIT Outsourcing ServicesTech Support Services and Cloud Services to small- and medium-sized businesses.

 

For further information:

Enzo Logozzo

Sales & Marketing

enzo@365it.ca

365itsolutions.com

416-398-9889

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Think Windows is vulnerable? Thing again, OS X, iOS and Linux have more.

Many think Windows is always suffering from vulnerabilities including security however a recent study shows Windows beat Apple iOS, Apple OS X and Linux.  Now that is interesting news.

According to recent report by the US National Vulnerability Database (NVD), Windows actually scored better than the other systems when it came to security.

According to the report, OS X leads the pack followed by iOS, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, and Windows RT.

Since we are in the managed IT services industry the following stats are interesting as we are constantly trying to proactively manage and protect networks as well as educate corporate users.

  • Last year there were 7,038 vulnerabilities registered that works out to 19 per day.
  • Over 80 percent come from third-party applications.
  • Over 13 percent from operating systems.
  • Over 4 percent via hardware devices.
  • In 2013, there were 4,794 vulnerabilities and in 2014 the number jumped to 7,038.

According to the report, OS X was found to be the leader in vulnerabilities at 147 total, followed by iOS at 127, Linux at 119, Windows Server 2008 at 38 and Windows 7 had 36. Notably, NVD is counting all the versions of OS X together.

Now this may be a win for Windows after years of being considered to be the most vulnerable operating systems around however the battle is not won as Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is on top when it comes to application vulnerability but it is good to see that Microsoft is on the right track.

No matter what software you use, there is one common issue with third party application vulnerabilities.

In order to protect yourself you must take a proactive approach:

  1. Keep you systems updated with the most recent patches and updates.
  2. Install an active security suite including antivirus, malware and other items.
  3. Never install unknown applications or software.
  4. Practice safe browsing and implement safe browsing practice.
  5. Implement an active firewall with a security suite on it.

365 iT SOLUTIONS is an industry leader that understands that technology can be expensive however it does not have to be that way.  Using a proactive managed services approach allows you to predict and budget monthly IT costs and eliminate uncertainties of your IT network and IT budget.

With our proactive managed services program, you will access 100% Canadian team that cover your entire network for a flat predictable monthly fee.

We are a leading IT consulting firm in Toronto providing industry leading Managed IT ServicesIT Support ServicesIT Outsourcing ServicesTech Support Services and Cloud Services.

Take advantage of our Complimentary Network and Security Assessment by 365itSolutions.com