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Mica IT Acquires IT Services from Traction IT
Effective November 1, 2026, Mica IT will take over Traction IT’s IT services. For customers, this means that system administration, Microsoft 365, server and service hosting, desktop support, and other IT services will now be provided by Mica IT’s specialized team. With more than twenty years of experience, we will ensure that the transition goes smoothly and that the
Vincent Westerhuis has been with Mica IT for 1 year
Today we had cake at the office because Vincent Westerhuis has been with Mica IT for a whole year now! And that first year has flown by. Vincent started with us as a support specialist and has since earned a permanent and valued place on the team. Want to congratulate him? Maybe a quick email would be nice? ;-) In our support department, Vincent helps
Cybersecurity for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: Risks, Measures, and Checklist
Last updated on July 31, 2026. A stolen Microsoft 365 account, a vulnerable laptop, or an incorrectly configured backup can be enough to compromise business data, payments, or daily processes. Cybersecurity is therefore not just about antivirus software. It encompasses all the policies, techniques, and controls you use to prevent, detect, mitigate, and recover from digital risks. For an SMB, this means
What Is ChatGPT and How Do You Use It? Explanation and Examples
Last updated on July 28, 2026 ChatGPT is an AI assistant from OpenAI that lets you ask questions and give commands in plain language. You can use the tool for explanations, ideas, text generation, summaries, research, and analyzing files. Depending on your account and settings, ChatGPT can also search the web, generate images, analyze data, and
Do System Administration In-House or Outsource It: What’s Right for Your Organization?
Last updated on July 28, 2026. Outsourcing system administration is particularly advisable when your organization relies heavily on IT for its day-to-day operations but lacks the time, expertise, or staff internally to manage that environment on an ongoing basis. This goes beyond simply troubleshooting issues. Professional system administration also includes monitoring, updates, access control, security, backup checks,
Excel Formulas for Beginners: The Basics Clearly Explained
Last updated on July 25, 2026 An Excel formula begins with an equals sign. You then tell Excel which values, cell references, and operations to use. For example, =B2*C2 calculates the number in cell B2 multiplied by the price in cell C2. For common calculations, you use functions, such as =SUM(D2:D10) or =AVERAGE(D2:D10). That’s the technical
Claude and Microsoft 365: What Can It Do, and What Does IT Need to Handle?
Last updated on July 25, 2026. If you search for “Claude Microsoft 365,” you’ll find various products and links. Claude can be used as an AI model within Microsoft 365 Copilot, but you can also connect the assistant directly to Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. In addition, Anthropic offers its own add-ins for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. That distinction is important.
Microsoft Loop Explained: Collaborate More Effectively Within Microsoft 365
Last updated on July 24, 2026: A Teams chat, a meeting in Outlook, notes in OneNote, documents in SharePoint, and tasks in Planner. Within Microsoft 365, many organizations work with different apps side by side on a daily basis. That works fine, but it also means information can easily end up scattered across multiple locations. Microsoft Loop was developed to help reduce that problem.
Why a Microsoft 365 Backup Isn't Just a Nice-to-Have
Last updated on July 24, 2026. Many organizations assume that files, emails, and Teams data are automatically completely secure as soon as they are stored in Microsoft 365. That’s a logical assumption. After all, Microsoft provides a highly reliable cloud environment with high availability and comprehensive security measures. However, a reliable cloud environment does not automatically mean that all your data is always
Cybersecurity Act Takes Effect on August 15, 2026: What Does This Mean for Your Organization?
Cybersecurity Act Effective August 15, 2026: What Your Organization Needs to KnowLast updated on July 22, 2026On August 15, 2026, the Cybersecurity Act (Cbw) and the Critical Entities Resilience Act (Wwke) will officially take effect. With this, the Netherlands is transposing the European NIS2 Directive into national law. Organizations subject to the law will face new obligations in the area of
Stay current in your field without becoming overwhelmed
Last updated May 27, 2026 Virtually every field is changing faster than it did a few years ago. New technology, changing legislation and a constant stream of information mean that stagnation quickly becomes noticeable. Yet keeping up doesn't mean you have to follow every trend. It's mainly about knowing which developments are relevant
Create shared calendar in Microsoft Teams channel
Last updated on May 27, 2026. Effective collaboration usually starts with a clear overview. In many organizations, meetings, deadlines, and projects tend to get mixed up, especially when teams work in a hybrid model or collaborate across multiple locations. Microsoft Teams helps keep communication, files, and discussions centralized, but without clear planning, confusion can still quickly arise within a team. A shared