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Quadbridge announces the transition of Founder & CEO PJ Emam to the role of Chairman and the appointment of Steve Leslie as CEO

Microsoft 365 Copilot: Everything you need to know

In this article, we’re reviewing everything you need to know about Microsoft Copilot including what you should be doing now while waiting for its release.

Webinar: Microsoft 365 Copilot: The artificial intelligence that will revolutionize your everyday life

During this webinar recording, guest Microsoft expert will be sharing everything you want to know about Microsoft 365 Copilot - including what it can do, when you can get it, how licensing will work, and more.

How to Set Up Laptops for Employees

To create a more efficient work process for employees, businesses need to make sure all their endpoints are properly set up and secured. By following the necessary steps and opting for professional IT assistance, you can set up employee laptops optimally to enhance work efficiency and reduce the risk of a data breach.

Webinar: The hidden tips to right-size and secure your M365 environment

In this 20-minute webinar recording, our Microsoft experts will reveal insights for optimizing your Microsoft expenses. Plus, they will also share our top tips for securing your data and users on the platform.

How AI is changing security

How is AI transforming security? Discover the difference between threat detection and response (EDR) and threat prevention, and unravel the power of machine learning vs. deep learning AI. Dive into our latest blog to explore the future of security solutions.

How Remote Device Management Can Help Your Business

As the work-from-home movement continues to grow in popularity, more and more businesses are turning to remote device management software to help them manage and monitor their connected devices. But what is remote device management software? And how can it help your business? In this article, we'll answer those questions and take a look at the practice of remote device management.

5 Signs Your Technology is NOT Enterprise-Ready

In today's fast-paced business environment, technology plays a crucial role in the success of any enterprise. However, not all technologies are created equal, and not every solution is suitable for the unique demands of an enterprise setting. In this article, we will explore five key signs that indicate your technology may not be ready for the enterprise environment.

Think Microsoft 365 doesn’t need backup? Think again

Think your Microsoft 365 data is safe? Think again. Learn why you need additional backup solutions to protect your business from data loss and other risks.

The threats to your Office 365 data

Understand what you are responsible for protecting when it comes to your Office 365 data and look at the top 3 threats.

Quadbridge’s proactive service drives productivity and resilience for law firm

Duncan Linton LLP made the decision to focus on being lawyers and rely on Quadbridge to handle their IT. We take full responsibility for their IT, supporting their end users and continuously driving business resilience and productivity initiatives.

How to drive digital transformation while continuing to support IT infrastructure – getting the IT professionals you need

IT departments are leading digital transformation projects and companies are increasing spending on emerging technologies. However, budget cuts may leave IT departments struggling to prioritize competing projects.

Quadbridge expertise improves IBM i security posture

After supporting Waterloo Biofilter with an office move, they quickly switched from their current Managed Services Provider to Quadbridge. We now manage their entire IT environment and support their end-to-end IT needs.

Quadbridge modernizes insurance company with IBM Power cloud solutions

When a large Canadian insurance company needed to integrate with an acquired company, they trusted the expertise, quality services, and project management of Quadbridge to help them move, manage, and secure core applications in the cloud.

Webinar: how can you keep your IT infrastructure operational & implement key projects?

Whether in growth mode, facing cost pressures on the IT budget, or simply struggling to complete important IT initiatives, organizations are looking for alternate approaches to maximize their IT spending.

Is Managed Services the Right fit for you?

Big or small, all businesses share the same goals for their IT: they want to enable and empower their teams, secure and protect their intellectual property and confidential information, avoid unplanned downtime, and minimize risks – all at the lowest cost possible.

Taking IT complexity out of your world.

Whether you realize it or not, your business relies on the health and uptime of your IT infrastructure. IT is the backbone of every business powering operational capabilities, team productivity, and capacity for growth. Unfortunately, as technology complexity continues to explode, most business environments are unknowingly undermanaged. This leaves businesses vulnerable and hinders their potential.

Quadbridge expertise improves IBM i security posture

When Brydens Trinidad & Tobago needed guidance on securing their multiple IBM ienvironments, they trusted the experts at Quadbridge. Working in partnership, Quadbridge defined and drove their path to IBM i security.

Microsoft Teams productivity tips

While video conferencing and file sharing are the most popular features of Microsoft Teams, the platform offers users much, much more. Discover Teams starting with these productivity tips.

IT efficiency, security, user experience – is Citrix DaaS for you?

As the world of work has changed, most especially over the last few years with the pandemic, IT has become more complex, making it harder for organizations to understand their options. The customers we work with here at Quadbridge have different goals, and Citrix DaaS has helped them achieve them all. Let’s take a closer look at what it has to offer.

Why Multi-Factor Authentication is essential for IBM i

The objective of implementing a native IBM i MFA solution is to add additional layers of security to your environment beyond the standard network login MFA. It is not only best practice to utilize a layered approach to implementing your IT security infrastructure, but it will help you qualify for, and reduce the cost of, your next cyber insurance policy.

Benefits of IBM i Cloud Migration

Moving to the cloud has proven to be a winning solution - especially for IBM i. Learn about the benefits, including cost reduction and improved security and scalability.

8 IBM i Security tips

Learn from our 30+ years of IBM i security experience and find out our top 8 tips to think about for your IBM i security.

Why you need an IT Environment Assessment

Find out why getting an IT Environment Assessment is a good practice to keep your business running - especially now as IT has been quick to adapt to the pandemic, opening new vulnerabilities and unexpected issues.

Webinar: Top security practices to reduce risk - according to cyber insurance providers

This session will help you understand your risk, prioritize your cyber security initiatives, and explain everything you want to know about cyber insurance.

Traditional Barcoding or RFID? Which should you choose?

The right scanning solution can redefine accuracy and performance to implement operational visibility. Read this blog to learn more about the differences between traditional barcoding and RFID.

Traditional Barcoding or RFID? Which should you choose?

Cyber-attacks are becoming more pervasive and more successful, causing many organizations to turn to cyber insurance. Check out this article to learn more.

Avoiding the impact of another Rogers outage

Worried about another Rogers outage or an outage for your carrier? Find our top tips for what you can do to be prepared on a budget.

Inflation is Disrupting Supply Chains. How will Your Operations Respond?

A combination of higher inflation rates and persistent shortages continues to challenge supply chains. Higher inflation increases the costs of production, shipping, raw materials, energy, and transportation, which severely impacts businesses. Furthermore, these costs can slow the rates of production, shipping, and transportation, ultimately stalling supply chains.

4 Ways Intelligent Automation is Streamlining Delivery.

To keep your warehouse efficient and your deliveries running smoothly, your workers need and deserve intelligent automation and mobility solutions. The demand for building more efficient warehouses and smoother deliveries is why Zebra and Quadbridge partner.

Quadbridge continues to grow its IT services by acquiring Able One

Quadbridge Inc. is pleased to announce it has added to its customer offering the capabilities of Able-One Systems Inc. (Able One), a prominent end-to-end IT solutions provider based in Ontario, through a recently concluded acquisition.

User Experience & Security – Citrix Cloud makes it possible

In this webinar, Terry Rebstein, our VDI and Virtualization expert, will present how Citrix Cloud can deliver.

Jabra Workshop

In this 30-minute workshop by Tim Hernquist, you will learn more about why hybrid work is here to stay and how Jabra fits in that equation.

Illumio Workshop

In this 30-minute workshop by Faraz Aladin, you will learn more about how to prevent breaches from becoming cyber disasters with Zero Trust Segmentation.

Intel Workshop

In this 30-minute workshop by Eric Chong, you will learn more about Intel's vPro while diving into real-life examples.

Sherweb Keynote Session

In this 45-minute keynote session by Guillaume Boisvert, you will learn how Office Protect helps to keep your Microsoft 365 tenants safe.

QBx Portal Workshop

In this 30-minute workshop by Hans Kompasz, you will learn how to get the maximum benefit from Microsoft 365 while saving time and money with QBx Portal.

Apex Portfolio Workshop

In this 30-minute workshop by Christopher Kuppek. vou will learn everything you need to know about the Apex portfolio. From the cloud services to the custom infrastructure and services solutions.

Digital Transformation Guide: The Essential Components

Digital transformation is more than just a buzzword. It's a critical business process that can improve your company's efficiency and bottom line. While the initial thought of undertaking a digital business transformation can seem daunting, it's well worth the investment.

QB Zero Touch Workshop

In this 30-minute workshop with Quadbridge's president, Nelson Pacheco, you will discover how simple the process is and why this is the future of remote onboarding.

4 Reasons Why Frontline Workers Prefer (and Need) Enterprise Technology

Consumer expectations and labour shortages pose a challenge for frontline workers as they struggle to meet demands with significantly fewer resources and more pressure. Enterprise devices aren’t just something that can improve the frontline; they are a necessity. Discover 4 Reasons why Frontline Workers Prefer (and Need) Enterprise Technology.

Professional Services Workshop

In this 30-minute fireside chat. You will learn more about Quadbridge's professional services and how we can help you drive success through technology.

How to Automate Onboarding with QB ZeroTouch Provisioning

As we shift into a post-pandemic workforce, companies that continue to support remote or hybrid work options will likely find they have a competitive edge. And those that use zero-touch provisioning for employee onboarding will be ahead of the game.

Keynote Session: Frances Edmonds

In this 30-minute keynote session, Frances Edmonds talks about: The impact of technology on climate and biodiversity, sustainability solutions by HP and how IT managers can benefit from practicing sustainable IT purchasing.

Keynote Session: Claudia Contreras-Gomez

This outstanding 30 minutes keynote session by Claudia Contreras-Gomez, Executive director at Lenovo will get you thinking about sustainability in IT.

Keynote Session: Steve Wozniak

In this 1-hour Fireside chat, Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Inc., spoke about the story behind Apple, the birth of the first Apple product, the future of technology and much more.

Keynote Session: Pamela Pelletier

In this 30-minute keynote session, Pamela Pelletier speaks about the social impact of Dell Technologies. You will learn about their advanced solutions for sustainability, the way they are transforming lives with technology, and their inclusive culture.

What is Cloud-based Software License Management?

As remote workplaces gain popularity, so too does the use of cloud-based web applications. With so many applications moving to the cloud, it’s imperative for businesses dealing with multiple subscriptions to start thinking about cloud software licence management.

Hardware Inventory Management Problems: 6 Ways to Overcome Them

Hardware asset management has always been an important consideration for IT managers, but the recent rise of remote work has made assigning and managing the hardware devices distributed to new employees an even greater logistical ordeal than ever before.

Managed Services vs Professional Services: Understanding the Difference

Most small companies need to outsource their IT services. There may be a few designated IT employees, but most small to medium businesses simply do not have the budget for an entire IT department. This is where it’s important to know the difference between managed services vs. professional services.

Get Office 365 License Usage Report in a Few Clicks

Staying on top of your Microsoft licensing isn’t complicated, but it is time-consuming. Nevertheless, the continual monitoring of your Microsoft 365 activity is key to improving operational decision-making, increasing ROI, and reducing costs. In this article, we walk you through the simple process of accessing and exporting your usage reports.

5 Ways to Secure Real-Time Communication in Supply Chains without Dramatically Increasing Costs

Keeping your workforce connected without dramatically increasing your cost is a difficult, yet critical process for supply chains. A connected workforce means that information flows freely, so frontline workers are more informed about tasks and assets.

What Is Zero Touch Deployment?

Zero Touch Deployment, hand in hand with Zero Touch Provisioning, streamlines IT setup for employees, allowing companies to ship devices directly to remote workers with the ability to automatically provision programs and applications and configure the entire operating system without any IT interaction.

Value Added Reseller vs Distributor

The tech community loves to throw around acronyms more than most. Two of the acronyms that may confuse discerning hardware and software purchasers are the terms are VAR and VAD. These stand for Value Added Reseller and Value Added Distributor, respectively. This blog aims to shed some light on the closely related, sometimes overlapping, tech partnerships your organization may enter into.

Windows 365 Cloud PC: How It Works

Windows 365 Cloud PC stands to improve the experience of digital nomads and the hybrid workplace. This Microsoft article takes a look at the major changes that have sparked renewed excitement in the beloved operating system.

Software License Management: Save Money with an Audit

Software license management (SLM) might sound like a low-priority task that IT departments can handle without much cause for concern. However, as software use and spending continues to grow, managing software licenses starts to have a significant financial impact.

Concordia University: $45,000 from Quadbridge technology firm supports women pursuing degrees in underrepresented fields

New gift to the Campaign for Concordia will encourage women in business technology management and software engineering. Article only available in English.

What is a VAR?

When shopping for software, hardware, procurement will inevitably run into the question of whether or not to engage with a VAR, or Value Added Reseller. Find out the several advantages to working with a VAR for your technology needs.

Best Practices for Onboarding Remote Employees

Companies are concerned with virtual onboarding best practices due to the very real ramifications of a poorly executed start for a new hire. Poor onboarding processes can stymie companies who have plans for growth, delaying start times and forcing new employees to make do with substandard equipment.

What Are the Functions of Software Asset Management?

A good Software Asset Management tool can help your IT department sort through the chaos of multiple software applications while saving your organization time and money in the long run. In this article. you will learn the different functions of Software Asset Management.

The 5 Best Methods for Microsoft Software Asset Management and Licenses

While most organizations consider M365 indispensable for their work, license management itself can create a lot of additional work. In this article, we will examine the five best methods for managing your Microsoft software assets, before introducing the best Microsoft software asset management tool on the market.

What is Software Asset Management?

Software Asset Management techniques vary depending on the industry you're in and the software you're using. In this article, you will discover the different Software Asset Management solutions for your company needs.

10 Ways Digitization Is Setting Supply Chains Ahead of Change

Implementing a digital supply chain is no longer an optional solution. It is necessary because as customer demands continue to rapidly increase, you need to be equipped with accurate visibility into your supply chain to prevent surprises and mistakes from progressing into operations.

Software License Management Best Practices

To help you walk through licensing agreements and the best software license management tools, we’ve compiled this 8 step guide to provide an easy starting point.

How Quadbridge Effortlessly Delivered Gaming Bundles for MSAD 70’s E-sports League

MSAD 70 is a school in Hodgdon, Maine, United States that equips middle to high school students with the best learning tools and provides them with the opportunity to develop and succeed in their life goals.

What are Redundant Servers and How Can They Help Your Business?

Modern businesses rely on data centers and shared storage spaces to function.

What is Data Center Automation and How Can Your Business Benefit?

Data center automation represents one of the best ways to handle increasingly complex processes and improve IT efficiency, facilitate resource management, and ensure compliance. 

Understanding Data Center Infrastructure

Data centers and data center infrastructure is everywhere. Simply put, the world revolves around Big Data, and data centers are at the center of that.

Secure your distributed workforce

This 40 minutes + Q&A webinar in partnership with Cisco is an informative discussion about solutions that can protect your users wherever they are with modern defenses and technology using the power of Duo, Umbrella, and Secure Endpoints.

What Is Data Center Virtualization?

Data Center network virtualization is not the next big thing. It’s here, and it’s critical to your business success. 

What You Need to Know About Data Center Networking

We have demystified the key concepts of data center networking.

Ebook: Embracing the hybrid workplace with Cisco Webex

Your guide to the new era of work.

itbusiness.ca: Montreal-based Quadbridge Inc. to acquire Vancouver’s DTM Systems Corp.

Montreal-based Quadbridge Inc. to acquire Vancouver’s DTM Systems Corp., expanding the reach and bolstering solutions delivery and managed services capabilities. Article only available in English.

What are High Availability Servers

The ideal situation for data centers is to ensure they are functional at all times.

What Is Enterprise Hardware?

A craftsperson is only as good as their tools, and a business is only as strong as its hardware.

Business In Focus: Balancing Work & Life for World-Class IT

Quadbridge featured in 2021 Business In Focus magazine. Article only available in English.

The Future of Digital Infrastructure: Building a Resilient Business

In this blog, hear from an IDC Senior Analyst about hybrid cloud solutions, such as HPE Greenlake, which help with cost, compliance and control within your organization. Quadbridge works closely with HPE to provide industry-leading IaaS and cloud solutions.

Windows Autopilot

Businesses want modern tools to increase security, simplify IT, and support remote workers. Learn more about Windows Autopilot from Quadbridge.

Data Center Design Guide

Your data center is the heart of your organization. It’s where all your mission critical information is stored and processed. Use this data center design guide as you construct your new in-house data center.

Data Center Migration Project Plan

Looking for a way to boost your business’s computing power and get ahead of the competition? Data center migration may be the answer. 

Employee Engagement and the Future of Work: Digital Foundations for Our Most Important Resource

This guest blog by IDC discusses changes in how businesses need to approach their workforce in response to the 'New Normal'.

Data Center Audit & Assessment Checklist

The following data center assessment checklist is a general list of areas to check in preparation for a data center assessment.

Optimize Remote Work With Microsoft & Samsung

This webinar in partnership with Microsoft & Samsung, will explain the importance of a proper work from home set up and the solutions Quadbridge can offer to your employees to optimize remote work.

About Microsoft 365

Learn More about Office 365. Get familiar, best-in-class Office tools that help your team do more to serve customers—across different devices and locations.

Microsoft 365 / Office 365 Licensing options

Access the full Office 365 license grid and options included

Pricing and Reviews for Dell EMC VxRail

Optimizing data center efficiency requires virtualizing compute and storage resources with hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI). And one of the first names in HCI is EMC VxRail from Dell Technologies.

Preparing for the ‘Next Normal’: The Rising Importance of Digital Technology and Consumption-Based IT

This guest blog by IDC highlights their outlook for the post-pandemic future, including trends in technology and the "as-a-service" model.

La Presse: Quadbridge featured on Quatre avantages à la diversité en entreprise

Article only available in French

How Quadbridge Successfully Upgraded CM Labs' Server and Storage Performance with Dell

CM Labs needed to upgrade their entire system for increased storage, better security, and continuous IT and equipment support. Discover why Quadbridge was their number one choice.

2020 Growth List Press release

Canadian Business ranked Quadbridge No. 343 on the 32nd annual Growth List, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies.

How to Make Working From Home Work

Covid-19 changed the world and imposed a new reality upon so many aspects of our lives. One major change the pandemic has driven is the transition to remote work. Working from home is now a reality for many.

The Future of Work

This 55 minute + Q&A webinar will be a best practices overview, in partnership with Pulse Secure.

Modern Management of your Modern Workplace

This 45 minute + Q&A webinar will be a best practices overview, in partnership with Sherweb + Coreview, on how to improve management and deployment of Office 365.

Remote Workforce Solutions

This 50 minute + Q&A webinar in partnership with Dell addresses questions we often get from organizations when enabling a remote workforce and how Dell Technologies can help your company make Workforce Transformation a reality.

Collaboration Technology for Business Continuity

This 45 minute + Q&A webinar in partnership with Cisco explains the key points on how Webex differentiates from other cloud-based classroom management solutions.

How Hybrid Cloud Can Optimize Your Critical IT Infrastructure

This 40 minute +Q&A webinar in partnership with Cologix explains how Cologix acts as an ecosystem enabler through our interconnection platform which drives long term value for our customers.​

Working from Home: The New Normal

This 45 minute + Q&A webinar is an informative session on how Pulse Secure and Quadbridge enables you to create a productive and protected environment across multiple devices while delivering fast, secure and optimized data center applications and cloud services.

L'actualité: Quadbridge: Idea Providers

Article only available in French.

Breakfast Television: How to Keep Employees Happy

Quadbridge CEO PJ Emam was a guest on Breakfast Television in Montréal, to discuss the company's various initiatives to create a different corporate culture.

La Presse: Techno, Devoirs et Bouffe Santé

Article only available in French