Exchange Technology Services

Something new is coming from ETS and we’re turning the mic on. 🎙️

We’re changing the game. We’re setting the standard. And we’re doing it by having the conversations that actually matter.

Introducing ETS TechTalk, a podcast built for the people living and breathing technology every single day.

AI is moving fast. Like, really fast. New tools, new breakthroughs, new ways of working and it can be hard to keep up. That’s exactly why we created this show.

Each episode, we’ll be cutting through the noise to bring you real, honest insights on:
🤖 What’s actually happening in tech right now
⚙️ How businesses are adapting (and thriving)
🔍 The trends shaping the future of IT
💡 Practical takeaways you can actually use

No hype. No fluff. Just straight talk from the people working with it every day, hosted by our very own Ryan Bialek.

Whether you’re in tech, leading a team or organization, or simply tasked with staying ahead of the curve, ETS TechTalk is your go-to source for thoughtful, practical conversations about the business technology.

🎧 Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, & Youtube
𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://open.spotify.com/show/033de4JBIfuFJI3yCsUiI9Apple
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ets-techtalk/id1896492281
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://www.youtube.com//

📅 Episode 1 drops May 19th. Subscribe now so you’re first in line. This is just the beginning. More soon. 👀

We’re excited to welcome our Spring/Summer co‑op students from The University of Winnipeg and RRC Polytech to Exchange Technology Services!

Throughout their time here, they’ll gain hands‑on experience tailored to their field, developing practical skills and learning what it’s like to apply them in a real‑world environment.

We’re excited to see the creativity, energy, and impact they’ll bring throughout the term.

🙌 Join us in welcoming them to ETS!

WinnipegTech

We’re turning 10 and we’re opening our doors to celebrate with YOU.
 
On June 18th, we invite the community to join us for the grand opening of our brand-new ETS building. It’s more than a ribbon-cutting. It’s a full open house experience built around connection, discovery, and celebration.
 
Come and explore who we are, what we do, and how our divisions support businesses across Manitoba and beyond. 
 
🗺️ Take part in our exclusive Passport Experience
Visit each ETS division, collect your stamps, and complete your passport to be entered to win amazing door prizes. It’s a fun, interactive way to explore everything ETS has to offer, all under one roof.
 
Whether you’re a long-time partner, a potential customer, or a tech professional looking for your next role, this event is for you.
 
📅 June 18th
🕐 11 AM to 1 PM
📍 1558 Willson Place, Winnipeg, MB
 
👉 RSVP here: https://3common.com/event/ets-new-office-open-house/69ea39f2ca8c5e340dae33e7
 
We’re proud of our 10 years of growth, innovation, and service and we can’t wait to share what’s next.
 
Tag someone who should come, and we’ll see you there. 👇
 

It's Smile Cookie season and we're all in!

There's nothing better than starting our day with a smile and today, that smile is making a difference. Exchange Technology Services is proud to be a participating Tim Hortons location in the annual Smile Cookie campaign.

Every cookie sold means 100% of proceeds go directly to a local charity making a real difference in our community.

A small purchase. A big smile. An even bigger impact.

ETS is celebrating 10 years and we’re excited to open the doors to our brand‑new building.
 
Join us for our anniversary open house to explore the space, meet our team, and see how we support businesses across Manitoba and beyond. Enjoy a live DJ, local food trucks, and a chance to win exciting door prizes.
 
Everyone’s invited.
RSVP details coming next week.

One week to go.

Join us for Tech Manitoba's FINAL Tech Mash‑Up as we wrap up the series in style with great conversations, pizza, beer, and Manitoba’s tech community all in one room.

We’re excited to have our very own Ryan Bialek from Exchange Technology Services representing and leading a practical, high‑energy session: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

While many teams are busy building AI for customers, this session flips the script by showing how Microsoft 365 Copilot can become your everyday productivity teammate. Less admin. Fewer meetings. More time to think, create, and deliver real value.

Expect real examples, real laughs, and ideas you can put to work the very next day.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝. 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝.

Don’t miss the final Tech Manitoba's Tech Mash-Up. Secure your spot now.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/3NrK4s4

We’re excited to be part of Tech Manitoba's Career Connections: Mid to Senior Level Tech Talent Hiring Expo on April 16, 2026!

It's an event designed to connect experienced tech professionals with organizations building the future of Manitoba’s tech ecosystem.

This is a great opportunity for mid to senior‑level tech talent to:
✅ Learn more about ETS and other organizations in Manitoba
✅ Explore current and upcoming career opportunities
✅ Connect directly with our team and other industry leaders
✅ Network in a setting built for meaningful conversations

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:
Tech Manitoba curates candidate profiles by tech specialty, giving employers the chance to review talent in advance. Followed by company pitches and dedicated networking time to connect face‑to‑face.

Take the next step in your tech career.

Job seeker registration is now open for mid‑ to senior‑level professionals with 2–3+ years of experience.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Learn more and register here: https://members.techmanitoba.ca/events/details/career-connections-mid-to-senior-level-tech-talent-hiring-expo-1546

Not all MSPs are built the same. Organizations need more than basic IT support, they need a team that understands security, strategy, and the communities they serve.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭:

🔹 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞
ETS runs Manitoba’s only locally staffed, onsite 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Managed Service Desk in Winnipeg. Providing real‑time monitoring, rapid incident response, and hands‑on expertise you won’t find anywhere else!

🔹 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐈𝐂
Through our connection with Exchange Income Corporation, ETS has the unique ability to reach remote communities and businesses across Canada, bringing onsite technology expertise wherever it’s needed. Hands-on expertise you won’t find elsewhere!

🔹 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬
We prioritize long-term relationships over high-volume ticket queues. Our team works closely with clients to understand their operations, challenges, and goals — providing tailored technology solutions rather than one-size-fits-all support.

🔹 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
From cybersecurity and managed IT to consulting, procurement, and business intelligence, ETS delivers integrated technology services designed to support organizations at every stage of their technology journey.

What more could you ask for?

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

We’re proud to share that our very own Ryan Bialek from Exchange Technology Services is presenting at Tech Manitoba's FINAL Tech Mash-up!

Teams are building AI for customers every day, but many aren’t using AI to make their own work easier. In this practical, no‑hype session, Ryan will show how Microsoft 365 Copilot can reduce busywork, cut through communication overload, and help teams focus on delivering real value.

You’ll walk away with:

✅Practical AI you can use today
✅Real productivity gains for technical and non‑technical roles
✅Simple workflows to reclaim time and work smarter

Spots are limited.
👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://members.techmanitoba.ca/events/details/tech-mash-up-work-smarter-not-harder-1501

We can't wait to see you all there!

Cybersecurity Throwback Thursday: The Email That Crashed The World. 💌💻

Back in 2000's, millions of people opened an email titled “ILOVEYOU.”

Subject: ILOVEYOU
Body: “kindly check the attached LOVELETTER coming from me”
Attachment: LOVE-LETTER-FOR-YOU.TXT.vbs

People opened it thinking it was a sweet message… but it was actually a malicious script.

But that one click triggered one of the most damaging cyberattacks in history.

The attachment secretly:
⚠️ Overwrote files
⚠️ Stole passwords
⚠️ Sent itself to every contact in your email
⚠️ Spread across the globe in HOURS

Governments, banks, and major corporations were forced to shut down email systems.

Estimated damage? $5–10 BILLION worldwide.

So what’s the lesson today?

Cyber threats don’t always look suspicious.
They look familiar. Urgent. Personal.

Before you click:
🔐 Always verify the sender
🔐 Don’t open unexpected attachments
🔐 Watch for emotional or urgent language
🔐 When in doubt, don’t click

25+ years later, one thing hasn’t changed: 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒.

Where were you when the infamous “ILOVEYOU” email made the rounds? 👀

Comment down below!