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Why Small Businesses Need Cloud-Based Network Management in 2025
In 2025, the digital landscape is moving faster than ever, with increasing connectedness and complexity. With remote and hybrid work becoming the new normal, customer interactions migrating online, and an expanded reliance on web-based applications, network management...
The Hidden Costs of DIY IT for Small Business
Many Canadian small business owners pride themselves on being resourceful. When technology issues arise, the immediate instinct is often to roll up your sleeves and try to fix it yourself. Perhaps you ask your most tech-savvy employee to handle it between their...
Solving the 5 Most Common Network Issues That Plague Small Businesses
If you've ever experienced that sinking feeling when your point-of-sale system freezes during a lunch rush or your VoIP calls drop during an important client meeting, you understand how network problems can bring business to a standstill. As someone who's helped...
How IT Solutions Can Help Your Business Grow
Modern businesses face countless challenges in today's competitive marketplace. Technology provides powerful solutions that drive growth and success. Information technology has transformed from a support function into a strategic asset that changes how businesses...
Taking Cybersecurity Seriously in Your Business: A Complete Protection Guide
With cyberattacks increasing by 38% last year in Canada, protecting your business isn't optional - it's essential. This guide walks you through the key components of a robust cybersecurity strategy, from basic firewalls to advanced threat monitoring. Why Canadian...
AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud: Choosing the Best Cloud Service Provider for Your Business
Cloud computing has become essential for modern businesses, but selecting the right cloud platform can be challenging. Should you choose AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud? Is a public, private, or hybrid cloud the right fit? In this comparison, we'll help you determine the...
How to Handle Data Backup and Disaster Recovery: A Complete Guide
In today's digital world, losing critical business data can be catastrophic. Whether it's from hardware failure, cyberattacks, or natural disasters, proper data backup and disaster recovery (DR) planning ensures your business stays resilient. At Stillwater IT, we help...
Legacy System Integration: How to Modernize Without Replacing Everything
That shiny new SaaS platform promises to revolutionize workflows - but, successful legacy system integration is what truly bridges old and new tech. While 65% of tech projects fail due to poor integration (Gartner, 2023), the solution lies in strategic modernization...
Data Protection Laws: How to Ensure Compliance
In today's digital landscape, where data breaches make headlines and regulatory fines soar, complying with data protection laws like GDPR and HIPAA isn't just optional—it's existential. Whether you're a startup or a multinational, failing to protect customer or...









