Technology can be a game-changer for growing businesses. From speeding up workflows to helping teams collaborate more efficiently, the right tools can drive great improvements. But not every tech investment pays off, especially when businesses jump in without a clear plan.
Getting your tech dollar’s worth: Costly IT investment mistakes to avoid
Beyond hackers: Why your most trusted employee might be your biggest risk
We give our IT teams the keys to the kingdom to keep operations running. Yet, that access creates a massive blind spot. Recent trends show disgruntled tech workers bypassing the very security measures they helped build. Trust is necessary for business, but blind faith in your technical staff leaves your company wide open to attack.
2026 IT trends every business should plan for now
AI and other business technologies that can revolutionize your operations continue to evolve at breakneck speeds. So, as 2026 approaches, small and mid-sized businesses that prepare early for emerging IT trends will be better positioned to compete, stay secure, and grow efficiently.
Prepare your business for 2026 with this end-of-year IT checklist
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to step back and make sure your IT environment is ready for the coming year, so you aren’t caught off guard. For small and medium-sized businesses, an end-of-year IT review is particularly important because of tight budgets and limited resources, so you want to make sure […]
10 Cloud outages that prove you need a better backup strategy
Many organizations believe that moving to the cloud automatically guarantees 100% uptime and data preservation, but history paints a starkly different picture. From accidental deletions and coding errors to physical fires and ransomware attacks, various disasters have wiped out critical data in an instant for even the largest tech giants.
Healthcare and social media: What you need to know to stay HIPAA-compliant
From quick selfies to behind-the-scenes posts, social media has blurred the lines between professional and personal sharing. But when patient privacy is at stake, every post matters. Even seemingly harmless content can violate HIPAA regulations if it contains identifiable details.
Rolling out zero trust security the right way
With cyberthreats escalating and major breaches costing billions, many organizations are embracing the zero trust approach, a holistic methodology that assumes compromise and requires constant verification across all devices and applications. This guide lists the practical, actionable steps security leaders must take to move beyond initial pilots and effectively implement a comprehensive zero trust architecture […]
Keeping spirits bright: How managed IT services prevent downtime during the holidays
For many small and mid-sized businesses, the year’s end brings a surge in IT issues that can quickly derail productivity. Fewer staff on hand, higher online activity, pressure to hit annual targets, and increased cyber threats during the holidays all contribute to greater downtime risk.
Ways to check your laptop battery health and make it last longer
Your laptop’s battery won’t last forever, but there are several ways to extend its lifespan. In this article, we’ll walk you through checking your battery’s health on both Windows and Mac and offer tips to maintain its performance. How to check battery health on Windows devices Windows provides a variety of diagnostic tools, from straightforward […]
