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No jargon, no fear-selling. Practical guides on managed IT, security, and cloud from the team that runs it every day.

Pricing · July 15, 2026

How much do managed IT services cost in Vancouver?

The number first, the sales call never: typical per-user pricing, the four pricing models and what each hides, and how to compare two quotes honestly.

Managed IT · August 19, 2026

IT outsourcing services: models, costs and contracts

The four models businesses actually buy, realistic Canadian pricing per user, and the five contract questions that decide how the relationship goes.

Managed IT · August 19, 2026

Help desk outsourcing: models, costs and what to measure

Three pricing models and the incentive hiding in each, what outsourced IT help desk support costs, and the four numbers that separate a real desk from a ticket queue.

Managed IT · August 19, 2026

Backup and disaster recovery services: RPO, RTO and real costs

Why backup and recovery are not the same purchase, the two numbers that decide what you need, and the testing step almost everyone skips.

Security · July 14, 2026

Windows 10 end of support: what your business must do in 2026

Support ended October 2025 and the paid safety net expires this October. What that actually means, what ESU costs, and a migration plan that won't hurt.

Security · July 14, 2026

What is penetration testing? Cost, types & when you actually need one

Pen test vs vulnerability scan, the four main types, realistic SMB pricing, and when a pen test is worth it — and when it isn't yet.

Managed IT · July 13, 2026

What is a managed service provider (MSP)? A plain-English guide

What an MSP actually does day to day, what it costs, MSP vs break-fix vs MSSP, and how to tell when your business needs one.

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