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27Jan

Partek Becomes HP Business Partner

Partek has been recognized as an Authorized Business Partner with HP Canada.  HP provides business class hardware solutions tailored to small business from desktops and laptops to servers and printers. Partek wanted to extend its reach to customers by providing another solution with a trusted hardware vendor. HP was the natural choice for Partek given […]

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27Nov

Is Now The Time?

Is It Time For Your Business To Buy A Server? You know your company is growing when you need to install a “real” server instead of having a spare desktop computer serve as the repository for your company’s files and applications. But how do you really know that time is here? Why Buy A Server? […]

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29Oct

Partek Becomes Drobo® Registered Partner

Partek has become a registered partner and reseller of  Drobo® storage solutions. The award-winning Drobo® storage arrays are the first to provide the protection of traditional RAID without the complexity. Data Robotics revolutionary BeyondRAID technology frees users from making the difficult and confining choice of “Which RAID level to deploy?” by providing an unprecedented combination of […]

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29Oct

Take The Guesswork Out Of Buying A New Business Computer

Finding the right business computer can often be a challenge. Sure you can call up your local computer store or IT consultant, and ask them to put together a proposal for you, but sometimes you’re stuck with what they suggest, often wondering if it really is the right solution for you. As long as it […]

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02Sep

What Exactly Is Online Backup?

Thanks to the internet, there are now several online services that offer free or low cost backup services. With these such services you can easily upload your files to a server, and later access the same files from literally any computer that has internet access. Online backups all work in basically the same manner. You […]

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19Aug

Why Technology Shouldn’t Be Forgotten During a Recession

It’s no secret strategy when organizations put a hamper on all possible spending during a recession. Budgets are cut, staff hours are reduced, and purchases on new equipment and innovation are often eliminated.  During difficult economic times, cost-cutting measures are expected, even necessary for companies struggling to survive. But suspending investments in certain areas of […]

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20Jul

Flying High with Cloud Computing: Putting Everything on the Web

If you’re a small business owner you’re always looking for effective ways to save time while maximizing productivity. The next big trend in computers is set to do just that and from the perspective of an IT company, the value proposition of cloud computing is worth noting. If you’re familiar with Web 2.0 and all […]

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08Jul

The Partek IT Checklist

There are many things to consider as your business grows. Information Technology should be one of them. As businesses come to rely on technology more and more for their everyday operations, it’s important to consider a few timely issues when examining your IT needs. These smart solutions can help strengthen and secure you small business […]

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04Jun

Get Real! What is Fake Antivirus?

What is Fake Antivirus? FakeAV, or Fake Anti-Virus, is one of the most frequently-encountered and persistent threats on the web. This malware, with over half a million variants, uses social engineering to lure users onto infected websites. Once the FakeAV is downloaded onto the user’s computer, the software will scare them into believing their system is […]

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22May

Backup Your Data Early……and Often

In the event of a network intrusion (security breach), or a physical disaster (theft or fire), you need to ensure your critical data can be restored so your business isn’t affected. The reality is though that many businesses don’t take this act seriously enough. In fact, most businesses view it like flossing your teeth; You […]

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14May

Why Is Network Security Important?

Before you decide that you’re just a small business with a dozen computers and that hacker’s aren’t interested in your company data, STOP, and think again. We can’t stress this enough: Small Businesses are an even bigger target than large, corporate networks, due to the fact that they don’t have a large IT budget, and […]

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03May

Choosing the Right IT Solutions Provider

What Is An IT Solutions Provider? Businesses are relying more and more on technology, and you need a professional that can partner with your company to ensure that your computer and network software, hardware, and systems keep up with your business demands. This expert needs to have the experience and expertise to keep your business […]

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29Mar

Partek Becomes Cisco Registered Partner

Partek has become a registered partner with CISCO Systems Inc., a world leader in networking hardware, software and services. As a registered partner, Partek will now be able to provide CISCO products and services to its clients. Becoming a CISCO partner ensures that Partek remains competitive in the networking  services arena for Southern Alberta, and […]

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25Mar

Uptime vs. Cost

Why Choosing the Right Web Host is Important? When it comes to hosting your website, and perhaps your email (as is the case for most small businesses), it is critical to make sure you’re choosing a host that is reliable, and not just affordable.  Since we’ve built dozens of websites, we’ve worked with many hosts […]

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