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Securing Your Business in Changing Times and Ways of Working

The arms race between cybersecurity and cyber attacks is nothing new. Organizations have always tried to stay one step ahead of malicious agents looking to access and sabotage their company network. However, the threat landscape changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 10, 2020 · Guest Blogger · ,
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Get More Value from Your Cloud Solutions Provider with These 5 Tips

As organizations increasingly move towards cloud and digital-based strategies, the entire ecosystem of operations, infrastructure, IT leadership and project management requires an elevated level of sponsorship and support.
August 8, 2020 · Numrah Irfan, VP, Client Success ·
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These Capabilities Were Just Rolled Out for Windows Virtual Desktop

Microsoft has rolled out new capabilities for Windows Virtual Desktop and the Azure portal integration, which enables easier deployment and management. It has also announced changes to Teams that facilitate better meetings and collaboration.
August 5, 2020 · WatServ ·
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Top Takeaways from Microsoft Build 2020

Normally hosted in Seattle, the conference for developers and independent software vendors (ISVs) took place online this year. Bringing together about 5,000 participants, the 48-hour
June 3, 2020 · WatServ ·
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In 2020, Is the Public Cloud Secure?

For as many years as the public cloud has been around, so has been the debate over whether or not it’s
May 26, 2020 · Otto Aulicino, Director, Information Security ·
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How to Take Your Dynamics GP to the Cloud Without Your Users Noticing

A Guide for Professionals Thinking of Migrating Their ERP Solution to the Cloud Thinking of migrating your ERP solution to the
May 4, 2020 · Tyler Doerner, VP, Sales · ,
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WatServ Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Solution Providers

TORONTO, April 30, 2020 – WatServ is proud to announce that the company has been named as one of Canada’s Top 100 Solution Providers
April 30, 2020 · WatServ ·
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8 Ways to Help Protect Your Business from Cybercrime During COVID-19

As aptly stated by Interpol: Cyberthreats are constantly evolving in order to take advantage of online behaviour and trends. The COVID-19
April 22, 2020 · Otto Aulicino, Director, Information Security ·
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The 8 Biggest Barriers to Cloud Adoption (with Recommendations to Overcome Them)

In January 2020, WatServ had the opportunity to attend and exhibit at Microsoft Ignite The Tour Toronto. Over the course of the
March 25, 2020 · Kazim Somji, Chief Technology Officer · ,
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Insights from DX3 Canada 2020

On March 10, 2020, WatServ was pleased to attend DX3 2020, Canada’s largest retail, marketing and technology conference. Although day two
March 16, 2020 · Aleks Hara, Director, Cloud Service Sales ·
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Considering Migrating to the Cloud? Here are Three Questions to Ask in 2020.

Today, the number of cloud technologies available are practically endless. At the same time, the pace of cloud innovation and development
March 3, 2020 · Tyler Doerner, VP, Sales ·
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4 Reasons to Pick a Security-First Cloud Solutions Provider

Is your business considering working with a cloud solutions company to provide cloud consulting, engineering or managed services? If so, you’ll
February 25, 2020 · WatServ ·
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The 6 Most-Asked Questions About WatServ’s Partnership Program

2019 was an exciting year for WatServ, made even more so thanks to our incredible partners. In fact, we have numerous
February 25, 2020 · Jeff Ng, Director, Partnerships ·
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How to Minimize the Threat of a Ransomware Attack with Help from a Cloud Solution Provider

Ransomware. Hopefully, you haven’t experienced the predicament of being held hostage by it. What is Ransomware? First, let’s quickly define what
February 18, 2020 · Jeff Ng, Director, Partnerships ·
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It’s 2020. Do You Know What’s New in Azure Migrate?

Has your organization been hesitant to migrate to Microsoft Azure because of missing functionalities from Azure Migrate? Are you considering using
February 18, 2020 · WatServ ·
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Best Practices for a Smooth Office 365 Migration

So, you want to migrate to Office 365? There are so many reasons why an organization would choose to migrate to
February 11, 2020 · WatServ ·
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Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Security In Office 365

What is MFA? Multi-factor authentication (MFA), is the ability to verify a login with at least one other verification point, beyond
February 4, 2020 · WatServ ·
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WatServ Achieves SOC 2 Certification for CloudOps Managed Services

In December 2019, WatServ achieved SOC 2 certification for its CloudOps Managed Services based on an audit of its Type I
February 4, 2020 · WatServ · ,
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Holiday Season Signals Make-or-Break Opportunity for Businesses

We have made it through the first part of a very busy shopping season including Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now
January 28, 2020 · WatServ ·
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Growing Businesses Need Management Systems That Can Keep Up

Successful businesses experience growth in a number of different ways from increased headcount, changing product lines, and a long list of
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The Best Business Software Doesn’t Always Have a Hefty Price Tag

Large businesses need a management solution that can support all of the moving parts of the enterprise, not some of them.
January 14, 2020 · WatServ · ,
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Microsoft Ignire 2019

Top 5 Announcements Revealed at Microsoft Ignite 2019

This article was written by Abe Kifle, a WatServ Cloud Solutions Architect. For over 10 years, I’ve been attending Microsoft Ignite, and
November 15, 2019 · Abe Kifle, Cloud Solutions Architect · ,
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Three Interesting Dynamics GP Takeaways from the 2019 User Group Summit

Recap of the 2019 User Group Summit in Kissimmee, FL The WatServ Team returned from the 2019 User Group Summit a
October 30, 2019 · WatServ · ,
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Visit WatServ at the 2019 User Group Summit

WatServ is pleased to be attending the 2019 User Group Summit on October 15-18, 2019 in Kissimmee, Florida. The User Group
September 25, 2019 · WatServ · ,
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WatServ Achieves Microsoft Gold Status for Cloud Platform Competency

Toronto, ON, January 7, 2019 — WatServ is proud to announce that the company has achieved the Gold status for Cloud
January 7, 2019 · WatServ ·
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Passing the Baton: Dave Lacey Named President & CEO of WatServ

Waterloo, ON, April 10, 2017 — WatServ announced that Dave Lacey has been appointed President & CEO of the Company. CHANNELe2e
April 18, 2017 · WatServ ·
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WatServ Unveils Brookfield Partnership

WatServ is pleased to announce that the company is now backed by the private equity arm of Brookfield Asset Management, a
December 1, 2015 · WatServ ·
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Top Five Cloud Computing Predictions 2013

There has been a lot of talk regarding predictions of what cloud computing will bring in 2013. After reading through many
January 17, 2013 · WatServ · ,
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Ideaca Partners with WatServ

Ideaca, a Canadian based consulting firm that helps customers through a portfolio of management consulting, advisory, implementation and support services, announced
February 7, 2012 · WatServ ·
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WatServ Partners with Agility Business Solutions

Waterloo Managed Software Services USA Inc (WatServ) announced today that it has reached a business partnership agreement with Agility Business Solutions,
September 10, 2011 · WatServ ·
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WatServ Facility Achieves New SSAE – 16 Type II Compliance

Waterloo Managed Software Services USA Inc (WatServ) announced today that it has achieved SSAE-16 type II compliance for its Flint, Michigan
June 2, 2011 · WatServ ·
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Dynamics AX User Group

Waterloo Managed Software Services USA Inc (WatServ) announced today that it has become a Premiere member of the Microsoft Dynamics AX
May 18, 2011 · WatServ ·
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