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IT Support vs Managed IT: Which Model Fits a Canadian SMB? Written by Mike Pearlstein, CISSP — CEO of Fusion Computing Limited. Helping Canadian

Zero Trust Security for Canadian SMBs: A Practical Implementation Guide Written by Mike Pearlstein, CISSP — CEO of Fusion Computing Limited. Helping Canadian businesses

By Mike Pearlstein, CISSP. I’ve been helping Canadian businesses secure and modernize their IT environments since 2012 across Toronto, Hamilton, and Metro Vancouver. This

How Much Should a Small Business Spend on IT in 2026? A Canadian IT Budget Guide Mike Pearlstein is CEO of Fusion Computing and

Most Canadian small businesses don’t have an incident response plan. If you’re reading this, you probably know that’s a problem, but you’re not sure

Artificial intelligence has fundamentally changed the game for cyber threats. What was theoretical risk two years ago is now operational reality. The shift happened

Your business doesn’t need another vague security pitch. You need to know: is someone actually watching for threats in your environment right now, 24

Most business owners I talk to have been burned by IT before. They hired someone who promised the world, delivered excuses, then disappeared when

Your team’s probably already using AI, whether you’ve approved it or not. The real question isn’t if you should adopt AI tools. It’s which

This case study is based on a real Fusion Computing engagement. Client details have been anonymized, and certain technical details have been generalized for

TL;DR: A 45-person GTA construction firm’s sole IT generalist was spending 70% of their week on reactive support. After moving to co-managed IT with

What to do in the first 15 minutes after a hacked email, scam, identity theft, suspicious text, or malware infection. Official Canadian reporting links.

What is a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)? A Canadian-focused guide explaining MSSP services, benefits, costs, and how to choose the right provider for your business.

A Toronto financial planning firm deployed Microsoft Copilot and Power Automate with governance first. Month-end reporting dropped from two days to four hours. Here is how Fusion made it work inside 90 days.

A 45-employee industrial supply company was hit with ransomware on a Friday evening. Fusion isolated the attack, restored from verified air-gapped backups, and had staff back online by Monday morning. 100% data recovered, $0 ransom paid.

Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT concern; it’s something every business owner should understand. Below, we outline the key security tools we recommend, why

Bill C-8 has not passed yet. Here is where the bill stands, who the CCSPA would apply to, and what Canadian businesses should do now to get their IT ready.

Step-by-step guide to conducting a cybersecurity risk assessment for your organization. Covers threat identification, vulnerability analysis, risk prioritization, and remediation planning.