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Emotions Can Run High in the Workplace… Here’s How to Manage Yours

Emotions Can Run High in the Workplace… Here’s How to Manage Yours

The average person will spend an estimated one-third of their life at work. One third. That’s a lot of time, providing plenty of opportunity to accumulate stress. Over time, these emotions could potentially overwhelm your employees and lead to a breakdown. This is, naturally, harmful to your business, so let’s explore some strategies you can share with your team to help them deal with their workday stresses.

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The Big Difference Between Patches and Updates

The Big Difference Between Patches and Updates

It’s easy to use the terms “patches” and “updates” as if they mean the same thing, and they are often used interchangeably within the same context. However, understanding the difference between the two can make a world of difference in terms of how you approach implementing each of them. We’re here to clear things up a bit and help you better understand the patches and updates you deploy on a month-to-month basis.

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Cyber Risk Insurance in Langley BC

Acquiring and Maintaining Cyber Risk Insurance in Langley BC

Cyberattacks are rising in Canada, with Canadian businesses and organizations paying, on average, $6.75 million per attack in 2021. The increase in the frequency and severity of cyberattacks has led to a corresponding increase in Langley, BC, businesses directing their attention to more comprehensive cybersecurity strategies. Businesses want to do more than protect their business from cyber threats. But they want to insure themselves against the financial damages that can result from an attack.

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Should Ransomware Victims Pay The Ransom?

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Should Ransomware Victims Pay The Ransom?

Is it worth paying the ransom when you get infected with ransomware? That’s for you to decide—but consider the points we lay out below. It feels like a few days go by without another ransomware story in the news.

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US Banks Targeting British Columbia Business Owners

US Banks Targeting British Columbia Business Owners

Businesses in British Columbia are reporting an increase in US-based banks targeting them with fraudulent SMS messages in recent weeks. Phishing efforts, or spam texts, fool the receiver into giving their financial or personal information. It's not uncommon for the text message to have an embedded link that takes the receiver to a fake website that closely resembles the genuine thing.

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Darren Coleman Shares Vital Cybersecurity Tips In Forbes Monaco

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Darren Coleman Shares Vital Cybersecurity Tips In Forbes Monaco

Our very own CEO Darren Coleman, Canada’s foremost cybersecurity expert, was recently featured in Forbes Monaco. Darren shared key tips for protecting your organization against modern cybercrime threats, which are more prevalent than ever before…

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CUPE 23 Doesn’t Worry About Technology Anymore

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CUPE 23 Doesn’t Worry About Technology Anymore

CUPE 23 is the third-largest union in British Columbia, representing all city workers and library workers in the city of Burnaby. The union operates as a nonprofit, putting member dues to their best possible use in the interest of everyone it represents.

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The Most Dangerous Assumption You Can Make About Cybersecurity Insurance

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The Most Dangerous Assumption You Can Make About Cybersecurity Insurance

Do you think cybersecurity insurance will be your 100% reliable safety net? Think again—it is just one small part of an effective cybersecurity defence.


You may think that simply by investing in cybersecurity insurance, you’ll be covered no matter what type of data breach you suffer.

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Have You Ever Thought About Internet Security?

Case Study: The Downtown Langley Business Association

Have You Ever Thought About Internet Security?
Given the growing threat that cybercrime poses to businesses around the world, there's no denying that you need the assistance of an IT professional to stay secure. Their services make your job easier, allowing you to focus on what matters most.

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Supply Chain Issues Continue To Plague British Columbia Enterprises

Supply Chain Issues Continue To Plague British Columbia Enterprises

Unfortunately, global supply chain issues and general hardware shortages are expected to continue through 2022.


Are you aware of the ongoing supply chain issues that continue to affect the availability of vital business hardware?

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Coleman Technologies Does Complete 180 On Lindahl Aluminum's IT Infrastructure

Coleman Technologies Does Complete 180 On Lindahl Aluminum's IT Infrastructure

Who knew a Toastmasters meetup could turn around the fortunes of a long-standing railing firm? Well, this is a tale of two friends and two ambitious organizations striking up a chat in the middle of a leadership, communication, and public speaking training session and making that chat a reality.

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Did You Notice? Microsoft Price Increase Extended To March 14

Microsoft License Rate Increase As Of March 14, 2022

We wanted to make sure you know about a Microsoft pricing increase that takes effect now on March 14th, 2022, as a part of their New Commerce Experience (NCE).

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The Best IT Services For Langley BC Businesses

Langley BC IT Services For Growth-Focused Businesses

In the past few years, the IT industry has evolved drastically. Businesses can find various services on the market, including IT consulting, IT services, and software consulting companies. The best way to achieve your business bottom lines is to understand which service benefits you the most. But, this can become a problem if you have no idea of what.

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Onsite Support Anywhere In British Columbia

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Coleman Technologies Delivers Onsite Support ANYWHERE In BC

Can’t get the expert IT support you need outside of Vancouver? Coleman Technologies will help—we’re proud to provide field technician support throughout the province.


No matter where your BC business is located or where your team is working, when you need IT support, you need it fast.

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Choosing Between OpEx and CapEx

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OpEx and CapEx

Before the dawn of cloud computing, businesses could only pay for their IT systems in one way: upfront and as a capital expenditure (CapEx). Before businesses started thinking about deployment, IT managers had to investigate everything from servers to storage and then make the purchase.

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Is Microsoft 365 Secure Enough For British Columbia Businesses?

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Microsoft 365 & Security: Does Microsoft 365 Offer The Security BC Businesses Need?

As organizations of all sizes move critical data to cloud services to take advantage of Office 365's various benefits, one colossal issue remains in people's minds: how safe is the cloud? As cloud services evolve and corporations embrace a hybrid strategy that incorporates private cloud technology, firms like Microsoft are increasingly offering information on cloud security. It is no longer as much of a problem as it previously was.

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Benefits of Using Microsoft Office 365 For BC Businesses

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Benefits of Using Microsoft Office 365 In Your British Columbia Business

For a firm to succeed, efficiency is critical. Any organization may become more productive by developing, interacting, and engaging seamlessly. Providing access to productivity tools that help employees to accomplish their tasks more simply - and from any location - allows businesses to be more adaptable and competitive in their industry.

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Benefits Of Microsoft 365 For Lower Mainland Businesses

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Do You Know All The Benefits Microsoft 365 Has To Offer?

Over the past few years, productivity suites have become more and more popular with businesses of all sizes, in a wide and varied range of industries. It's the type of solution that has something to offer everyone.


Cloud-based technologies, in general, are changing the way users like you view the capabilities of their technology—especially Microsoft 365.

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What Is Your IT Company Taking Care Of For You?

What Is Your IT Company Taking Care Of For You?

Selecting a company to maintain your technology is one of the most important decisions you can make for your business. You must find the most competent and reliable IT support provider in your area.

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New Microsoft Teams Features and How to Use Them

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New Microsoft Teams Features - January 2022

Microsoft Teams is an integral tool in the Microsoft 365/Office 365 that provides a collaborative workspace, enabling teams to start conversations, collaborate remotely on various projects, share documents and video chats – all aimed at improving productivity within a central, unified suite of tools.

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About Coleman Technologies

Coleman Technologies has been serving the British Columbia area since 1999, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses. Our experience has allowed us to build and develop the infrastructure needed to keep our prices affordable and our clients up and running.

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