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30May

Partek Achieves Silver Partner Status with Xerox

Partek progresses to Silver Partner status tier in Xerox Global Partner Program. The ever-changing world of print and print management, and the reliance on IT Service Providers to have a comprehensive portfolio of print solutions, required Partek to look for a dedicated partner for print solutions. In early 2022, Partek joined the Xerox Global Partner […]

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04May

Buying Your Own Equipment vs. Buying from a Managed Service Provider (MSP)

Should you purchase a workstation yourself or source everything from your Managed Service Provider (MSP)? There is a certain responsibility associated with building out your workstations yourself, whereas with an MSP you can be comfortable handing the set-up and management of your workstations to the experts.  Hiring a Managed Service Provider (MSP) bridges the gap […]

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04Mar

How secure are your passwords?

Partek manages over 4,000 passwords for over 500 organizations through our asset management tools. Keeping access to our client’s critical assets secure and maintained. Every year, mainstream and tech media will report on the latest list of the “worst” passwords choices that everyday users make. And every year, I.T. Techs around the world cringe when […]

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03Feb

Microsoft Price Changes Coming March 1

Microsoft announced they will be changing their commercial pricing for Microsoft 365, effective March 1, 2022. This is the first substantive pricing update since they launched Office 365 a decade ago. This updated pricing reflects the increased value delivered over the past 10 years.   In being a Microsoft Cloud Partner, Partek is committed to […]

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27Jan

Microsoft issues critical Office 365 phishing warning

Microsoft 365 customers could be at risk. Microsoft has issued a warning on Twitter for users of its Office 365 service that a potentially malicious app called ‘Upgrade’ is going around to hundreds of its customers via consent phishing emails. Microsoft says the email asks for users to grant OAuth permissions to create inbox rules, […]

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24Jan

CISA urges organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses

Last week, at least fifteen Ukrainian public institutions and government agencies’ websites were hacked and defaced by a new malware family Microsoft calls ‘WhisperGate’. Microsoft warns of the new malware family disguised as ransomware which is being used in attacks against multiple organizations in Ukraine. Since January 13th, Microsoft detected attacks that implement a destructive […]

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13Dec

Partek Christmas

Warmest wishes for a happy holiday season and all the best throughout the new year. From our team to yours. Every Christmas since 2019, Partek has partnered with a local coffee roaster in Medicine Hat, Creekside Coffee, to create a custom Partek Roast to gift to our clients for Christmas. Creekside Coffee is an organization […]

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23Nov

Partek donates to Swift Current’s 50/50 For Change!

Over $6000 dollars was raised for Swift Current’s 50/50 for Change. Half of the contributions raised were donated to the recipient, Fresh Start, a local, non-profit organization that provides service to children, youth, and families in the southwest corner of Saskatchewan. Youth participating in Fresh Start have access to education, mentorship, and housing, and families […]

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24Sep

Food Truck Friday!

Food Truck Friday Friday, October 8th, 2021 12:00 – 1:00 PM Hey Downtown Businesses! Partek is hosting a ‘Food Truck Friday‘ for downtown businesses in Medicine Hat featuring Donut Commander, Lara’s Authentic Cuisine, and The Sausage Shack! Come have lunch in our parking lot over the lunch hour at #202 – 132 4th Avenue SE, […]

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17Jul

Small / medium sized businesses are the most vulnerable to ransomware right now

For as much media attention ransomware is getting with large-scale cyber-attacks, it appears that many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have failed to embrace the idea that they are ransomware targets. After all, why target an SMB when Fortune 500 companies have much deeper pockets? It appears when it comes to small businesses the sentiment […]

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06May

New Office – Coming June 1st, 2021!

On June 1st we’ll be making a short jump across 1st street to a new office with more space and room to grow ? Same phone number, same team, same support you’ve come to expect from Partek, but a new fresh space as we continue to serve our valued clients. 202 – 132 4th Ave […]

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10Mar

Phishing Emails Related to COVID-19 Vaccines on the Rise

Phishing campaigns that use the COVID-19 vaccination as bait are becoming more popular in recent months. In the same way that a year ago threat actors capitalized on the start of the global pandemic with coronavirus-related phishing attacks, cybercriminals are now trying to leverage the vaccine to steal money, credentials, and personal information. The FBI […]

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29Dec

5 Misconceptions about Cybersecurity and your Business

Cybersecurity is one of the hardest variables to control as an IT provider in a business environment, as user error becomes more prevalent across businesses everywhere. Unfortunately, many SMBs who work with managed service providers like Partek (MSPs) assume they are safe and protected and are therefore not taking proper precautions. As an IT professional […]

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01Dec

What is Business Email Compromise (BEC)?

What is Business Email Compromise (BEC)? Business email compromise (BEC), sometimes known as email account compromise (EAC), is one of the most financially damaging online crimes, and also one of the most common. It exploits the fact that so many of us rely on email to conduct business, both personal and professional. In a BEC […]

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23Nov

Partek Supported Remote Access (WFH) Solutions

There are a variety of methods you can use to access your business I.T .systems remotely, however, not all of them are secure or provide the same level of security. Below is a list of best practices for remotely accessing your corporate I.T. systems if you are in a work from home situation: 1. Enforce […]

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19Oct

New Ransomware Variant Disguises itself as “Windows Update” attachment

Important Security Update: A well-known variant of Ransomware known as the ‘Emotet botnet‘ has changed the way it’s distributing its payload. Recent reports from the Cyber-security world indicate it has begun to use a new malicious attachment that pretends to be a message from Windows Update telling you to upgrade Microsoft Word. Emotet has been […]

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