How and why we think differently about service at Partek – from James Parsons, Owner As a small business it’s often easy to think that great customer service is simple to deliver. After all, with a small team, everything should come easier – communication, team work, etc. However, that’s not always the case – especially […]
Partek has become a Platinum Business Partner with Lexmark. This allows us to sell Lexmark printer and copier solutions as well as peripherals and supplies to our clients. Lexmark is extremely competitive in the office solutions printing space and provides high quality, easy to use printing solutions such as all-in-one units, laser printers, and digital […]
Partek IT Solutions Inc is pleased to announce that it has been recently selected as a finalist for the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction in the Marketing and Youth Entrepreneur categories. This great honour was announced by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce in December. Along with being a finalist for the Marketing and Youth Entrepreneur […]
Last week the Electronic Commerce Protection Regulations of Canada’s Antispam Legislation (CASL) were given PCO approval. Canada’s new Anti-spam provisions of CASL comes into force on July 1, 2014. Malware provisions of CASL comes into force Jan. 15, 2015. What does this mean for most people? • You will need consent to send most forms of commercial electronic messages […]
The word backup is pretty common place these days in businesses. Rarely do we see networks that don’t have some form of backup of their data operating – whether it’s an external drive, online backup, or a combination of many. However, what most businesses don’t realize is there’s more to the backup conversation than just […]
When was the last time you took a good look at your website? It’s true that most business think that as long as they have a website, they’re doing well to promote new business. However, have you ever looked at your website from the perspective of your customers? Hop on it right now and answer […]
On April 8, 2014, Microsoft will end support for the decade-old Windows XP. This means you will no longer receive updates, including security updates, for Windows XP from Microsoft. Support of Microsoft Office 2003 will also be ending on the same date. So how will this impact businesses still running Windows XP? Security Risk Without […]
Small businesses have a big impact on Alberta’s economy. The ‘Alberta Small Business Profile’ is an annual publication produced by the Alberta Government Enterprise and Advanced Education. The 2013 Small Business, Big Impact: Alberta Small Business Profile illustrates the evolution taking place among small businesses in Alberta. It provides useful statistics and explores the special roles small […]
When Microsoft launched Windows 8 almost a year ago reactions ranged from enthusiasm to cautious interest to total confusion. Probably not what Microsoft wanted to hear after the release of their flagship OS, expected to change the tablet and desktop market forever. Fast forward almost a year, and Microsoft has released Windows 8.1. And with […]
I’m personally excited and honored to announce that Partek was awarded with two awards at the 2013 Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards on Friday night. Partek was nominated in two categories this year: Marketing Excellence Award and Youth Entrepreneur Award. We were among tough competition, with some fantastic businesses recognized in […]
We’ve been building our business over the past six years. Steadily reinvesting into our infrastructure, our people, and our customers, in order to deliver better services and solutions when it comes to business technology in Medicine Hat. However, one thing has remained during this time; We’ve continued to focus on being a true IT company. We […]
On April 8th of 2014 Microsoft will cease support of Windows XP. Why is this important, and why should I care? We’ve answered a few questions for you that might get you thinking about why it’s important to upgrade to a later version of Windows. What does it mean if Windows XP is “no longer […]
The reality is this: computers need maintenance. Just like a car they slow down, get worn out and need constant attention or you risk running into issues that cause more serious problems. This only leads to $$$ spent on fixing problems after they’ve happened, and annoying downtime. The software on your computer, the hardware you […]
We believe that businesses exist to serve a greater purpose. That a vibrant and thriving community is vital to the success of all businesses. We live in a great community and we are very grateful for the hard work of the first responders and their tireless work over the past week. In light of the […]
Office 2013 is the latest refresh of Microsoft’s standardized Office suite. The latest version sees it get the Windows 8 treatment, with a touch-friendly interface and a sparser look, as well as new features in every application. While the main thing you’ll notice is the new look, there are some really interesting features under the hood – […]
As a small business we’re always looking for ways to lower our overhead. How can we be more efficient? Operate on a leaner budget without sacrificing our business model or operations? Here are some quick tips to help lower your IT costs, while maintaining an efficient and reliable IT infrastructure. Contract Your IT Services. You’d […]
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