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Microsoft Entra Suite: The Future of Identity and Access Management is here

Microsoft Entra Suite: Multicloud identity & access shield, integrating Azure AD for seamless, secure digital operations.

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Get Your Center for Internet Security (CIS) Assessment

Benefits of the CIS Assessment include Improve Security, Standardization and Reliable Compliance.

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Overcome Your Data Compliance Hurdles with Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager

Leverage Microsoft Compliance Manager to help your organization seamlessly adhere to compliance requirements. 

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Gone Phishing Tournament!

See how your click rates stack up with the 2022 edition of the Gone Phishing Tournament!

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Multi-Factor Authentication: The Coming-of-Age Story

What is the story behind multi-factor authentication? We break down MFA and all it's advantages.

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How the Newly Released Microsoft Viva Goals is Changing the Game

Discover the benefits of the newly released Microsoft Viva Goals and find out why it's a game changer for organizations.

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Creating a Safe Space for Students in Microsoft Teams for Education

In this blog, we explore some options that will help you maintain a healthy and safe learning ecosystem for your students using Microsoft Teams for education.

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Effectively Manage Microsoft Teams for Education

Microsoft Teams for Education is an extremely engaging platform when utilized to its full potential. To do that, you must be aware of its powerful functionalities

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Join Us For the Coveted Higher Education and Research Tech Summit – BCNET CONNECT

The largest higher education community gathering is taking place in Vancouver, Canada. Join the summit for a wealth of knowledge on higher ed tech solutions.

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Microsoft Intune Remote Assistance Tool: Seek Help from the Comfort of Your Remote Workplace

Uncover the advantages of remote help and get the assistance you need from your work environment with the new Microsoft Intune Remote Assistance Tool.

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Microsoft Intune for Education vs Full Intune Console: Which is Best for Educational Institutions?

Identify the difference between Microsoft Intune for Education and the full Microsoft Intune Console to decide which is best for your educational institution.

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Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Worth All the Hype?

Discover how Microsoft Defender for Endpoint fits into the Microsoft Security suite and how it can protect your organization.

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Microsoft 365 Security: Your Questions Answered!

Learn what Microsoft 365 Security entails as we answer all your questions.

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What is Azure AD Connect V2 and Why Should You Care?

Learn about the new version of Azure Active Directory Connect and discover the most impactful changes introduced by Microsoft.

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Is Windows 11 All it’s Cracked up to be?

Discover the new capabilities of Windows 11 and get the details on the new Operating System from Microsoft.

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Can Microsoft Autopilot Really Enhance the User Experience and Save Time for Busy IT Teams?

Learn about the many benefits of Windows Autopilot and how it simplifies deploying new devices.

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Microsoft Viva: A Promising Employee Experience or Just a Nice-to-have Gimmick?

Understand the role of Microsoft Viva in shaping the future of employee experience and how it impacts higher education institutions.

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Microsoft Security & Cloud Accelerator Workshops

As Canada's first Cloud Partner, we are here for you every step of the way as you secure and enable your organization in the cloud.

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Get More from Microsoft Teams with an Effective Governance Strategy

Want to get more from MS Teams? In this blog, we talk about how a governance strategy can drive adoption, improve security and boost the user experience.

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How to Plan & Implement Microsoft 365 Security [A TRU Higher Education Case Study]

Don't let your Higher Education environment fall prey to cyberattacks. Read our article to learn how you can best utilize security solutions in Microsoft 365.

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Don’t Miss Out: June 30th is the Last Day to Use SA Planning Vouchers

Act Now Before your Planning Service Vouchers are Retired from Microsoft’s Software Assurance Benefits.

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[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] How to Plan & Implement Microsoft 365 Security

Is your Higher Education environment due a security refresh? Watch this on-demand webinar to learn how to secure your environment with Microsoft 365 Security.

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Are You Ready to Make the Move from ADFS to Azure AD?

Learn the difference between ADFS and Azure AD, why you should consider migrating, and how to do it with minimum disturbance to your organization.

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The Ultimate OneDrive for Business Power User Checklist

Organizations, both small and large, can benefit greatly from the features OneDrive for Business offers. See how to use them to their full potential.

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Core eDiscovery in Microsoft 365 Replaces In-Place eDiscovery & In-Place Hold

Faced with an eDiscovery request and unsure what to do after the retirement of In-Place eDiscovery and Hold? Discover how to use Core eDiscovery in Microsoft 365.

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Don’t Get Caught Off-Guard: Support for Windows 10 1903 Expires This December (That’s Before Support for Versions 1803 & 1809 Expires)

Did you know that Windows 10 1903 expires before Windows 10 1809? Support for spring updates expires one year before support for fall updates expires.

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Deploy Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 with Complimentary Help from Microsoft FastTrack

If your organization is considering Microsoft Edge, you may be eligible to get support at no extra cost through the Microsoft FastTrack Program. Find out more!

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Transition to Microsoft Edge with ease through Microsoft FastTrack with Steeves and Associates

As a FastTrack Ready Partner, Steeves and Associates is there for you every step of the way as you transition to Microsoft Edge.

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Transition to Cloud-Based Services with Ease through Microsoft FastTrack

As a FastTrack Ready Partner, we are here for you every step of the way as you migrate to the cloud.

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Enabling Reliable & Secure Collaboration for Your Remote Workforce

When face-to-face collaboration isn't an option, it's important to provide reliable and secure online collaboration options for your remote team. Learn how!

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[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] Securely Accessing Corporate Resources using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Scalable VPN and Identity Management

Learn about securely accessing corporate resources using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), scalable VPN, and Identity Management.

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[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] Endpoint Management and Security with Microsoft Intune & ConfigMgr: A Deep Dive

Discover quicks wins you can achieve with Microsoft Intune and Configuration Manager to ensure your employees can work remotely safely.

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[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] Enabling Reliable and Secure Collaboration Using MS Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business and OneNote

It's vital to provide your team with secure options to collaborate effectively online when working remotely. Find out more in this webinar!

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The New Normal: Securely Accessing Corporate Resources Remotely

When working with a remote workforce it's vital that your team can access documents from wherever they are. Learn how you can ensure secure remote access.

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Quick Wins for Endpoint Security and Management Methods 

Now more than ever we are getting a lot of questions on Endpoint Management. Read this blog post to discover the answers to some frequently asked questions.

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Endpoint Management: Configuration Manager, Intune or Both?

The Microsoft Endpoint Management suite has multiple management offerings including Configuration Manager and Intune. Learn which is best for your organization!

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How Can Organizations Enable a Remote Workforce Securely?

As more organizations shift towards a remote workforce, learn how you can enable your team to work efficiently and securely from home.

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[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] How to Enable a Secure Remote Workforce

Access this Microsoft webinar today to learn how you can support and enable a remote team securely with Microsoft Teams, Endpoint Management, Azure AD, and more.

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Microsoft Endpoint Management: ConfigMgr & Intune Licenses Combined

Microsoft has recently updated the licenses for SCCM & Intune. Learn how to achieve a robust Microsoft Endpoint Management solution for your organization.

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[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR SERIES] Enabling Your Remote Workforce Securely

We are all seeing the impact COVID-19, so learn how to work remotely with our webinar series and reduce the impact on your business operations.

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COVID-19: Is Your Organization Equipped to Securely Support a Remote Workforce?

We want to help organizations continue to operate during this difficult time. Here are our recommendations on equipping your workforce to work remotely, securely.

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Endpoint Management: ConfigMgr, Intune or Both? [On-Demand Webinar]

Learn about the fundamentals of EndPoint Management and which tools in Microsoft’s Endpoint Management suite will provide the best value to you.

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How to Use Microsoft Teams Effectively: Best Practices for Getting the Most Out of Microsoft Teams

Here are our recommendations for succeeding in the world of Microsoft Teams and how you can best utilize this powerful application in your organization.

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7 Rules for Surviving a Merger & Acquisition Technology Integration

Support your post-merger business objectives by learning how to overcome M&A IT integration challenges and mitigate some of the risks associated.

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Microsoft FastTrack Security Assessment: Move Forward Securely to Microsoft 365

As security is a concern for all, why not learn how to assess, plan and mitigate these risks with a Microsoft FastTrack Security Assessment.

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Why Start Your Microsoft Teams Journey with Microsoft Teams Assessment?

Moving to Microsoft Team is a significant change for organizations. Get the information you need to make the move to Microsoft Teams easier.

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Could Microsoft FastTrack Be Saving You Time and Helping You Get the Most From Microsoft 365?

Did you know you can get free, ongoing guidance from your Microsoft FastTrack Ready Partner?

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Steeves and Associates Invited to Attend Microsoft Identity-Driven Security Airlift Event

Steeves and Associates attends Microsoft hosted identity-driven security event in Washington, led by Microsoft Azure Active Directory engineers.

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How to:​ Windows in the Cloud & Windows as a Service Lifecycle Management​ (Windows 10 & WaaS)

Eliminate the risk of business disruption with insights from Steeves and Associates' Microsoft Windows-as-a-Service (WaaS) experts.

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The Meaning of EOL for SQL Server 2008 & Windows Server 2008

With EOL fast approaching for Windows 7, Exchange 2019, SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008, it's critical that your organization is prepared.

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Windows 10 Quick Assist: Helpful Remote Assistance App or Potential Vulnerability?

Quick Assist is a remote assistance tool built-in to Windows 10. It allows you to view or control another user's computer - all you need is a Microsoft account.

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Steeves and Associates Proudly Joins Microsoft’s Enterprise Mobility + Security & Windows 10 Elite Partner Program

The Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) and Windows 10 Elite Partner program is comprised of less than 10% of hand-picked Microsoft partners worldwide.

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So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Goodnight: It’s the end of the line for Microsoft Exchange 2010

On January 14th, 2020 Microsoft Exchange 2010 will reach end of life. Learn what this means for your organization and how you can start preparing.

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Join us at BCNET 2019 – Canada’s Premier Higher Education IT Conference

The largest gathering of Higher Ed IT professionals in Canada, BCNet Conference 2019.

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Cyber attacks, Data Breaches & Malware…Oh My: How to Better Protect Your Data in Microsoft 365 & Azure

The risk of a data breach, cyber attack, data leak and exposure to your organization's confidential business data grows daily.

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How to: Enterprise Security + Data Protection Fundamentals for Office 365, Win 10 and Azure [On-Demand Webinar]

Is your Organization Benefitting from the Built-in Enterprise Security + Data Protection Solutions Available with Microsoft Office 365, Win 10 & Azure?

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How Does Windows 10 Change Upgrades, Updates and Service Cycles?

What you need to know about the Windows 10 operating system and the Win-as-a-Service model. Plus, learn why Microsoft is extending its support for Win 10, 1709

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Microsoft 365: Platform Bundle or Modern Workplace Game Changer?

Microsoft 365 is the latest business productivity platform released by Microsoft, but what does it mean to you the Office 365 and Windows customer?

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Security Fundamentals for the Modern Enterprise Workplace [0ffice 365 + Windows 10 + Azure]

Many organizations are leveraging Microsoft's Modern Workplace tools, but few are using the fundamental security tools available to secure their data.

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Security Fundamentals for the Modern Enterprise Workplace

Join us for a breakfast seminar to discover the Security Fundamentals for the Modern Workplace [Office 365 + Windows 10 + Azure] at the Microsoft Store.

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Steeves and Associates Becomes One of the First 100 Microsoft FastTrack Ready Partners Globally

Read on to see why.

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Enhanced Security + Data Protection Service for Microsoft 365 and Azure

Enhanced Security + Data Protection Service for Microsoft 365 and Azure

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Gone Phishing? Protect Yourself with Microsoft’s ATP

Learn how you can protect your organization from Phishing attacks.

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Taking Control of Your Data Security with Microsoft

Learn how Microsoft is helping organizations better protect their data, identity and infrastructure with our list of its Top 10 Security Enhancements.

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BC Public Sector’s Safe Passage to New Heights through Microsoft’s FastTrack

Catch the WINDOW of opportunity to help you move forward on the FastTrack with the latest cloud technologies

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Service Request: 2-Day Cloud Transformation Roadmapping Workshop

Start Your Safe Passage to the Cloud on the FastTrack with Steeves and Associates

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Designed to Disrupt: Reimagine Your Apps and Transform Your Industry [eBook]

Designed to Disrupt: Reimagine Your Apps and Transform Your Industry

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Is Skype for Business Going the Way of the Dinosaurs?

This month, at Microsoft’s Illustrious Inspire 2018 Conference, it was confirmed that Skype for Business will be retired. But what does this mean?

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Azure API Management: Driving Digital Transformation in Today’s API Economy [Whitepaper]

Azure API Management: Driving Digital Transformation in Today’s API Economy

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10 Myths About Moving to the Cloud [eBook]

10 Myths About Moving to the Cloud: What businesses really need to know about moving to Microsoft Office 365.

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Top 9 Reasons to Start Leveraging Microsoft OneDrive in Your Business

OneDrive was quickly known better by its limitations than its benefits. Luckily, Luckily, Microsoft OneDrive isn’t the same built-in document storage it once was…

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Compliance Framework for Office 365 and related Microsoft services [Guide]

As regulatory risks associated with non-compliance increase, its important to understand how tools like Office 365 can help you stay compliant.

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Windows 10 & Win-As-A-Service: Fundamental Changes You Must Know

Learn what's new with Windows 10 and Windows Updates to stay current!

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Victoria, We Have Liftoff: Cloud Technology Now Accessible to the BC Public Sector

Learn how you can launch your public sector organization and its processes into the Cloud to drive benefits such as increased efficiency and productivity.

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Join us for Canada’s Premier Higher Ed IT Conference – BCNET 2018!

See You at BCNET 2018, Canada's Premier Higher Ed IT Conference, to discuss data security, IT infrastructure, data residency, and more...

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Can Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AD) Help You Do More?

To help you understand the differences between each Azure AD edition, we will discuss the advantages and benefits of upgrading from the Azure AD Free edition.

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Microsoft Office 365 Security and Compliance

As data security, privacy and compliance become increasingly important, it’s important to understand how Microsoft Office 365, treat your sensitive business data.

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7 Ways to Work Smarter in the Cloud with Office 365 [eBook]

Learn 7 ways Microsoft Office 365 can help you improve communication and teamwork to make your business more effective, collaborative, and successful.

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Is a SharePoint Hybrid Environment Win-Win?

Considering a hybrid deployment of SharePoint? Learn if it could be the right fit for your organization.

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How to Get More Out of Microsoft Office 365

Learn how Office 365 helps you to do more by leveraging existing tools for greater productivity.

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We Built this City! We Built this City…on Tech-no-log-ies!

Steeves and Associates is back at the MISA BC Fall Conference this year to celebrate serving MISA members for 24 years and to help you Do IT faster and better.

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Bonzai Intranet [Intranet-in-a-Box] for SharePoint & Office 365

Being the first Canadian Microsoft Cloud Partner, we are always searching for new ways to streamline cloud deployments and infrastructure.

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How to Leverage Office 365 Teams with Microsoft Office Groups

Learn about Office 365's expanded capabilities with the introduction of Microsoft Office 365 Teams.

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5 Reasons to Use Office 365 Groups for Team Collaboration

Isn't it time to get your full wallet share out of Office 365 by leveraging the tools that will floor the accelerator on productivity?

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Building a Case for SharePoint Hybrid [On-Demand Webinar]

Is a Microsoft SharePoint Hybrid environment the right fit for your organization? Watch on-demand to learn now.

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