In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses face the challenge of staying competitive while meeting customer demands for seamless experiences. The importance of harnessing the power of AI cannot be overstated. Businesses are constantly seeking ways to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and stay ahead of the competition. This is where Azure AI solutions come into play - offering a suite of cutting-edge tools and technologies to empower organizations across various industries.

Let’s explore the compelling benefits of adopting Azure AI:

In the age of digital transformation, the endless rat race of staying ahead of the competition never seems to end. Companies must prioritize modernizing their legacy infrastructure to minimize impact on their operational efficiency, competitiveness, and ability to innovate. It might be easy to justify not doing so due to the costs and investment involved in upgrading hardware, however, the longer you wait, the more you risk falling further behind. 

Here are some key reasons why modernization is critical:

Happy New Year! We hope 2024 has gotten off to a great start for you and our organization.

As you begin a new year with priorities such as resource allocation and cost optimization at the fore front, we are reminded of today's fast-paced digital landscape and how heavily businesses rely on technology to drive growth and stay competitive. However, managing and maintaining your aging IT infrastructure can be a daunting task, diverting valuable time and resources from core business activities.

That's where recurring managed IT services come into play. In this post, we'll explore the power and value of recurring managed IT services and how Sentia can be your trusted partner in harnessing the full potential of your IT infrastructure.

Last week, the annual Richmond Hill Board of Trade Business Achievement Awards Gala was held on May 4th, at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel in Richmond Hill.

The Richmond Hill Board of Trade (RHBOT) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to connecting, serving and empowering its members throughout the community and Sentia has been a proud member for the last several years.

The RHBOT Business Achievement Awards is an annual event that centers around recognizing the talent and hard work of entrepreneurs and business professionals who have excelled in their respective fields and made a positive impact within the community.  

Sentia was delighted to be a finalist this year in the category for Information Technology which recognizes local businesses for excellence in delivering innovative technology solutions and services.

We were proud to be chosen as a finalist in this category as it was indicative of our continued commitment and dedication to our customers. Please view our nomination video here.

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners!

As cybersecurity prevention tactics continue to evolve and adapt to current trends, we've seen new terms thrown into the mix in conversation such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR). In IBM's 2022 Cost of a Data Breach Report, analysis on XDR trends were covered for the first time, highlighting the trend towards modernized cyber security solutions. It noted that out of all the organizations that were interviewed as part of the developmental phase of the report, 44% said they were actively using XDR technology and that they were able to contain a breach almost an entire month quicker than if they had not implemented XDR.

So, while we know that EDR and XDR are both methodologies that help combat cyber threats at an organizational level, there are some key differences between the two:

Digital services are as effective as the data that drives them in a constantly changing business environment. Data is increasing astonishingly, with experts estimating it will double between 2023 and 2026. However, the ability of organizations to process and analyze data to inform strategic business decisions depends on the deployed IT infrastructure and cybersecurity measures implemented to protect it from attacks.

In this regard, here are the top IT and cybersecurity trends companies should look out for in 2023.

It's hard to believe that we are already just a few months shy of 2023. In this mid-year review, we take a quick look at the current state and continued evolution of cybersecurity. The corporate landscape is awash with news of organizations that have fallen victim to costly ransomware attacks, social engineering scams, data breaches and leakages, and malware attacks that have caused costly consequences, such as damaged reputation, huge fines, and disrupted business operations. Therefore, if your company does not want to make headlines tomorrow, it is essential to remain abreast of the mid-year cybersecurity trends and statistics in 2022.

Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning are vital for enhancing an organization’s cybersecurity postures. However, most businesses are confused about differentiating the two services. For example, a vulnerability scanning process looks for existing security weaknesses and vulnerabilities, such as unpatched systems, lacking authentication schemes, misconfigurations, and weak password security, and reports them as potential exposures. On the other hand, a penetration test looks to exploit identified security weaknesses in the organization’s systems and IT network architectures to determine the extent to which an attacker would compromise your assets. Also, a vulnerability scan often utilizes automated software programs and tools, whereas a penetration test is a manual process carried out by a security expert.

Cybersecurity is a top priority for all organizations today. Still, the rapidly changing security landscape introduces unique challenges that require users and cybersecurity professionals to stay informed and adopt best practices. Security awareness training educates employees, third-party partners, contractors, and other relevant stakeholders concerning the current cyber threats, cybersecurity responsibilities, procedures, and policies. It is a critical program that helps inform the necessary threat prevention measures and assists in complying with industry-standard data privacy and security regulations.

Unfortunately, according to Proofpoint’s 2022 State of the Phish Report, only 25% of companies train their employees for two or more hours annually. Yet, a Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report shows that eight out of ten, approximately 82%, data breaches are due to exploitable human vulnerabilities. In addition, untrained and unaware employees account for the largest number of social engineering attacks, stolen credentials incidents, and phishing scams.

Cybersecurity threats have increased twice in the global supply chain, impacting consumers and enterprises. Supply chain attacks have evolved tremendously in recent years, reaching new levels of frequency and sophistication. Nation-state attackers and cybercrime groups target supply chains to carry out extensive espionage and large-scale extortion cyberattacks. According to Gartner, 45% of companies will likely experience software supply chain attacks by 2025, three times more than in 2020. Therefore, it is critical to understand the top supply chain cybersecurity threats and how you can mitigate them.