Present Blog – IT Thought Leadership

Is It Safe to Let Employees Use Personal Computers for Work?

August 12, 2026

An employee asks to work from home one day a week. They already have a perfectly good computer at home, so buying them a company laptop just for four..

Microsoft’s July 1 Copilot Changes: Here’s Why SMB Leaders Should Pay Attention

July 9, 2026

For many SMBs, Microsoft 365 Copilot has spent the last few years in an awkward category: interesting enough to explore, but difficult to justify..

MDR and SIEM: The Peanut Butter and Jam of Cybersecurity

June 11, 2026

Peanut butter is good. Jam is good. But put them together and suddenly you have something much better than either one on its own. That is a lot like ..

Backup and Disaster Recovery for SMBs: Why Having Backups Is Not Enough

May 28, 2026

Most businesses know they need backups. That part is usually not the problem. The bigger issue is that many SMBs assume that because backups exist,..

Forget the Firewall for a Minute: Your Users Are the New Security Perimeter

May 7, 2026

For years, cybersecurity conversations started with the firewall. And to be clear, firewalls still matter. They help protect your network, control..

Why More SMBs Are Revisiting the Cloud Conversation in Today’s Infrastructure Market

April 16, 2026

Over the past several months, we have been seeing a slight shift in the market. For many SMBs, replacing or expanding on-premise infrastructure is no..

Shadow IT: How Unapproved Tools Put SMBs at Risk

April 2, 2026

Shadow IT is rarely malicious. In most cases, it starts with good intentions; employees trying to work faster, collaborate more effectively, or..

What Should Be in Your IT Budget? A Smarter Approach for SMBs

March 10, 2026

For many small and mid-sized businesses, IT budgeting still happens in reaction mode. A hardware refresh is approved only when devices start failing...

Break Up With IT Pain Points: Why Managed Services Are the Valentine Your Business Needs

February 10, 2026

February is full of love stories but if you’re running a growing SMB, your “relationship” with IT can feel more like a breakup waiting to happen:..

From Guardrails to Growth: Securing Data for AI in Quebec SMBs

January 15, 2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how businesses use and manage data. While AI brings enormous opportunities to increase efficiency and..

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Present helps SMBs across Quebec simplify IT, strengthen cybersecurity and make better use of technology. Our blog provides practical advice and insights on managed IT services, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, cloud solutions, AI, business continuity and IT strategy. Whether you manage IT internally, work with an IT provider or are looking for a managed IT partner in Montreal, our goal is to help you reduce risk, improve productivity and make informed technology decisions that support your business. With more than 35 years of experience helping Quebec businesses manage and modernize their technology, Present shares practical guidance based on the challenges we see businesses facing every day.

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