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Advancing Healthcare in Northwestern Ontario 

Central Intake Pioneers in 2017 Northwestern Ontario's digital health journey began in 2017 with a initiative that would reshape healthcare delivery across the region. Led by the Director of Regional Services at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, and supported...
July 18, 2025
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Understanding AODA Compliance

What AODA Compliance Means for Your Website and Organization  In Ontario, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) mandates that organizations make their services, spaces, and digital properties accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. For businesses, public sector organizations, and nonprofits,...
July 10, 2025
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A Guide to Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication

Strengthen Your Business Security with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) One of the most effective defenses is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). By adding a second (or even third) layer of identity verification, MFA makes it exponentially more difficult for bad actors to access your...
July 1, 2025
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What ISO 27001 Means for Your IT Partner

Why Certification Matters When Choosing a Technology Provider  Whether you're a municipality, business, or nonprofit organization, your IT partner plays an important role in protecting sensitive information. That’s why it’s important to understand what credentials to look for in a...
June 25, 2025
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Why Secure Data Backup Should Be a Priority

Protect Your Digital Assets with a Backup Strategy Now more than ever, data serves as the foundation of both personal and business operations. We depend on the availability and integrity of digital information across devices and systems. When that data...
June 18, 2025
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Cybersecurity for Municipal Governments 

With the ongoing digitalization of municipal operations, the risks associated with cyber threats are growing rapidly. Recent cyberattacks on local governments serve as a reminder why municipal governments must prioritize cybersecurity and how they can strengthen their security.   The...
May 29, 2025
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Password Spraying

Understanding Password Spraying At FSET, we understand that modern cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving—and so must our defenses. One increasingly common tactic used by cybercriminals is password spraying, a stealthy form of brute-force attack that leverages weak or reused passwords...
May 22, 2025
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Maximize Your Investment in Microsoft 365

Getting More Out of Microsoft 365 Most organizations are already paying for Microsoft 365. Fewer are actually using it well. That's not a criticism — it's just the reality of a platform this broad. Between Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, the Power...
May 12, 2025
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Power Smart Policing for Safer Communities 

A SMARTER APPROACH TO SECURITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES Law enforcement agencies are being asked to do more with less. Faster response times, better coordination, stronger community relationships — all with the same finite resources. The technology you rely on...
May 6, 2025
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Choose Canadian

Why Canadian-Based Services Matter At FSET, we’re proud to deliver high-quality IT and managed services rooted in Canadian values. Founded in 1999 in Kenora, Ontario, our company has grown into a nationwide provider with a team spread across the country—yet...
April 14, 2025
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