If you view your IT department as just another line-item expense, you are missing the most critical risk to your bottom line. In a modern business, your digital infrastructure is rarely a static asset; it is either a fortress protecting your revenue or a leaky bucket where your hard-earned profits are quietly draining away. To […]
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The AI honeymoon phase is officially over. In 2026, the question isn’t whether your business is using AI, it’s whether you’ve handed it the keys to the building without a background check. As IT providers, we’re seeing a surge in emergency room calls from companies that treated AI as a set-it-and-forget-it miracle. To keep your
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For years, business owners viewed cloud security as a technical necessity; a line item on the balance sheet tucked away under IT expenses, right next to printer ink and laptop repairs. But as we navigate the landscape of 2026, the narrative has fundamentally shifted.
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We’d be the first to admit it: my team and I put a lot of emphasis on security. That said, we’d argue that this emphasis is completely warranted, especially considering how intent modern cybercriminals are to accomplish their goals. It’s gotten to the point where you really can’t trust anyone… not even the people you’ve
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Ideally, a business owner should be able to focus entirely on growth and operations without worrying about digital threats. However, cybersecurity is a fundamental pillar of business continuity. Ignoring your network defenses doesn’t just invite risk, it invites catastrophe.
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Unless they run a technology company, business owners shouldn’t have to give much thought to their network protection. They have much more critical things to spend their focused time on. Unfortunately for them, cybersecurity is extremely important, so having an ongoing strategy to consistently upgrade your network defenses is something most businesses should consider. Today,
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It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that IT is more of a cost than a savings mechanism. But in reality, IT is a powerful tool that can help your business eliminate unnecessary expenses, improve operations, and stop problems in their tracks before they even exist. This approach, proactive IT, has many benefits,
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When it comes to technology, there is a constant friction between convenience and security. No consumer device illustrates this tension better than the Ring doorbell. To most, it is a tool to catch porch pirates; to IT professionals, it is a persistent IoT sensor with a direct, unencrypted line into one of the world’s most
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As an IT expert, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial good access control is for businesses of all sizes. But for small business owners, it can often feel like a daunting task. You’re juggling a million things, and cybersecurity might not always be at the top of the list. However, a breach due to poor access
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Do you know which of your employees is your weakest security link? It doesn’t take much to break into an employee’s email, and from there, the rest of your infrastructure. All a scammer has to do is convince the right employee to click on a link, download an infected attachment, or hand over their password.
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