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Quercus IT has been serving the Edmonton area since 2005, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Modern Managed Services Make for Environmentally-Friendly Solutions

Modern Managed Services Make for Environmentally-Friendly Solutions

It certainly is not unusual for businesses to move in the direction of “green” technologies, not just because they are better for the environment, but also because they are simply better for operations. Let’s go over some of the technologies your small business can implement to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by green technology.

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No Surprise, AI Is Advancing Very Quickly

No Surprise, AI Is Advancing Very Quickly

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of those monikers that we’ve extended to most machine learning technologies nowadays. Over the past few years, however, AI has made huge strides in industry, providing a level of automation that simply wasn’t possible previously. Couple in the massive benefits that organizations can see through AI-driven data insights and it is truly a transformative technology. This week, we’ll take a look at AI and unpack just how fast it is evolving. 

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Want a Competitive Advantage? Implement These 4 Technologies Today

Want a Competitive Advantage? Implement These 4 Technologies Today

Technology is one part of your business that you can use to improve your capacity for competing with larger organizations and enterprises, even if you are a small team working with local clients. Today, we want to discuss four crucial technologies that any small business needs in order to be as efficient, effective, and most of all, competitive, as possible.

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“Innovation” and “Smartphone” Aren’t as Related as They Once Were

“Innovation” and “Smartphone” Aren’t as Related as They Once Were

Smartphones are, in a word, ubiquitous. With 86.29% of the global population owning a smartphone in 2023 (according to Statista), one would think—pretty justifiably—that the smartphone market is doing pretty well indeed. 

The opposite is actually true. Let’s take a quick look at the smartphone market and its decreases, as well as the lack of innovation that is largely blamed for this decline.

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Will Blockchain Technology Improve Security?

Will Blockchain Technology Improve Security?

The blockchain is a technology that has really taken off in the past couple of years, with many people asking if the same technology behind cryptocurrencies can be applied to other uses and applications. Let’s consider how the blockchain might be used outside of cryptocurrency and in various industries—particularly for security—in the future.

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Should I outsource my IT?

Should I outsource my IT?

Are you tired of juggling endless IT tasks and struggling to keep up with the latest tech? Are you perhaps looking for a way to streamline your business operations while saving time and money in the process?

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What Can You Gain from AI?

What Can You Gain from AI?

AI is a major topic lately, whether it’s on the topic of new and upcoming chatbots that are capable of generating text or making art that can compete with even the most skilled of artists. AI is commonly targeted as a culprit in stealing jobs, as well, and with these applications becoming more sophisticated over time, it’s no wonder people aren’t sure how to react to these developments.

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Three Business Areas You Can Improve With Technology

Three Business Areas You Can Improve With Technology

Constant innovation alongside enhanced security mean that today's technology advances are at the forefront of business success. From task automation to data analysis, cloud computing, e-commerce, and machine learning - there are lots of ways that new technology can help take your business to the next level.

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Is the Cloud Still a Good Business Decision in 2023?

Is the Cloud Still a Good Business Decision in 2023?

A few… Well, more than a few years ago, when cloud computing exploded, it was one of the most exciting new ways to manage, distribute, and store digital information. Like most technological trends, it’s hard to pinpoint an exact date when the cloud became a thing, but generally the term started getting thrown around in the late 90s when some software platforms started using the Internet to host applications and information. In 1999, Salesforce was perhaps one of the most popular cloud-based platforms, offering a hosted version of their software that was available “on-demand” for businesses with a licensed subscription. 

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5 Policies You Need for IT Innovation to Flourish

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When most people think about innovation, they picture free-flowing creativity and environments that challenge the status quo. So it may sound counterintuitive to say that for innovation in the IT world, the best way forward is usually to start with the right policies and strategic framework.

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