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Dave Monahan
Smart Dolphins has been pumped about Microsoft Teams for a while now. I am sure many have heard some of the fanfare, so I won’t repeat the general propaganda here. What I would like to offer is my view on Teams from a leadership perspective. We are encouraging our clients and the greater business community…
Read MoreThis is a difficult time and we are all trying to do everything we can to help each other. As might be expected, the POD at Smart Dolphins is very busy assisting clients with their transition to working from home in a safe and productive way. We are also sharing timely and valuable information with…
Read MoreCovid-19 has rushed into our lives and it is challenging to know exactly how to respond as a business leader. At Smart Dolphins, we have the responsibility to service our clients and continue to support the POD that serves them. We also need to safeguard our community from this serious and poorly-understood risk. I’d like to offer a few points…
Read MoreSmart Dolphins was born at a time when people surfed the net through dial-up and email was considered new-age. Technology progressed and IT support became more complex than just answering the phone quickly and plug wiggling. In response, we developed our comprehensive managed services approach. Today, risks and opportunities continue to intensify and as a result,…
Read MoreMany Vancouver Island business leaders are moving their email to Microsoft 365 but have not considered what they can do with their data and Microsoft 365 collaboration features after the move. And while most of these same businesses have some sort of instant messaging platform in place, they are not using Microsoft Teams to bring…
Read MoreA train used to whistle down the tracks of what is now known as the Galloping Goose Trail. Despite trains feeling ancient, it was not that long ago that this relic of commerce was operating alive and well here. Now it seems e-bikes do the whistling. The world changes. Are Vancouver Island entrepreneurs prepared or…
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Read MoreLet’s begin this blog post by asking the first question any organization needs to ask when considering their approach to IT: How important is IT in your organization relative to other functions? For some businesses, the impact of IT is superficial – problems, risks and missed opportunities are inconvenient, but they aren’t meaningfully impacting the…
Read MoreAt some point, every computer will fail. The standard recommendation for businesses is to replace computers every 3 – 4 years. The maximum lifecycle for a computer is 5 years. Organizations often try to extend the lifecycle of a PC to trim IT costs. Unfortunately, this attempt to cut costs is an oversight that results…
Read MoreToday Smart Dolphins was awarded the 21st Best Workplace™ in Canada – in the Less than 100 Employees by Great Place to Work Canada. This might be the most affirming business accolade Smart Dolphins has received…so far. Recognition always feels good. More so, this acknowledgment goes beyond our great employee perks and benefits. This…
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