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Tips to Identify Suspicious E-mail

Most people use email on a daily basis, often from many different sources and for different purposes. Companies may implement filters to minimize junk email and spam, but we still should not trust all email at face value. Often illegitimate email can be identified by looking at a number of key areas, here are some tips on what to look for:

Webroot Web Shield

Some of you may have noticed a green check mark showing to the left of any website on search results. This is actually a new feature released by Webroot.
Webroot is the Antivirus software that runs on your computer keeping it safe from viruses, malware, etc. Recently they released a new feature on the business application called Web Shield that integrates a few different layers to help keep you safe while searching the internet.

Are you using email signatures effectively?

One thing that is rarely talked about are signatures used in email messages. Organizations often leave it up to their staff to set up a signature in their email software. While this might seem fine, how do you ensure that every email leaving your organization has a professional look and feel to it? Are the signatures boring without much detail? How do you control email signatures sent from mobile devices?

Research has shown that email signatures can be an effective marketing tool if used properly.

PCM has signed up a team for the Road2Hope 5K race!

PCM is excited to be participating in the Road2Hope race on Saturday, November 5th to support EduDeo. Four of our team members have decided to participate in running the 5K Road2Hope race. Here at PCM we see great importance in spreading the gospel to the ends of the earth. Our team is helping accomplish this by supporting EduDeo as they work to transform hearts and minds with the Gospel message of hope through Christian education in developing countries.

PCM recognized in 2016 Top 100 Managed Service Provider List

Last month PCM was recognized in an industry list that annually ranks the top 501 managed service providers (MSPs) across the globe. And for a fourth year in a row we were further honoured by being ranked within the top 100 in the small business category! We’ve been working hard over the last couple of years refining our service offering and striving to give great support and expertise.

PCM adds another team member

Recently Mike Tigchelaar joined our team and has been busy getting up to speed on our support tools and best practices. Mike is here on an 8 month co-op term as he completes his studies at Mohawk College. He is currently enrolled in the Computer Systems Technology – Network Engineering and Security Analyst program.