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Zero Trust for Small Business: MFA, Single Sign-On and Password Managers Explained
One stolen password shouldn’t open your whole business. A plain-English guide to MFA, single sign-on and password managers for small and mid-sized teams.
Security Awareness Training: Turning Your Team Into Your Best Defence
Most breaches involve a person, not just a system. Learn what security awareness training and phishing simulations involve, and how to start in your business.
Does Microsoft 365 Back Up Your Data? What London Businesses Should Know
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace keep deleted data for 14 to 93 days, not forever. See what’s covered, what isn’t, and how to check your own setup.
AODA Compliance for Websites: What Ontario Businesses Need to Do Before December 31, 2026
By the WIT Studio team at Western I.T. Group · London, Ontario · Updated October 16, 2026 Quick answer: Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Ontario businesses and non-profits with 20 or more employees must file an accessibility...
Microsoft 365 for Business in Canada: Plans, Pricing & How to Choose (2026)
Microsoft 365 business plans explained for Canadian SMBs: 2026 CAD pricing for Basic, Standard and Premium, which plan to choose, Standard vs Premium security, and how to set up or migrate the right way.
How to Switch Your Business Phone System to VoIP Without Downtime
Switching phone systems sounds riskier than it actually is — the businesses that run into trouble almost always skip one of two steps: they don't port their number correctly, or they flip the switch all at once instead of running both systems in parallel for a few...
Direct Routing vs. Microsoft Calling Plans: Which Teams Phone Setup Actually Fits Your Business?
If your business already runs on Microsoft Teams, the question isn't whether to add calling — it's which method to add it with. Direct Routing connects Teams to a third-party VoIP provider of your choice, giving you more flexibility and typically lower per-minute...
5 Signs Your Business Needs AI-Powered Call Analysis
If your team can't tell you what customers said on last week's calls, only what happened on the handful someone happened to listen to, you're missing most of the picture. Here are five signs it's time to stop guessing and start analyzing every call automatically. 1....
Managed IT Services vs. IT Support: What’s the Difference (and Which Does Your Business Need)?
Managed IT services vs. IT support — people use the terms interchangeably, but they're not the same thing. IT support is reactive help when something breaks — a ticket, a technician, a fix. Managed IT services is an ongoing, proactive partnership where a provider...
WITG’s Remote Work Strategy: Beyond the VPN | Western I.T. Group
WITG's Remote Work Strategy: Beyond the VPN A VPN was never built to secure a fully distributed workforce — it was built to let one or two remote employees reach the office network. In 2026, that gap has become a liability most businesses can't afford to ignore. The...