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How One Manufacturer Cut IT Server Costs by 400%

How One Manufacturer Cut IT Server Costs by 400%

A growing U.S. manufacturer was operating on an aging, overly complex IT environment managed by a single internal engineer. Over time, unmanaged growth led to server sprawl, rising costs, and increased risk, with little documentation or oversight. When a new CFO...

Microsoft Price Increase in April 2025

On April 1, 2025, Microsoft increased prices by 5% for customers who pay for Microsoft 365 and other license-based subscriptions on a monthly billing plan. However, if you pay your annual or triennial Microsoft subscription upfront, your price will stay the same.  ...

How Cybersecurity Helps Accounting Firms Win Clients

​Accounting and CPA firms are bound by the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, which mandates principles such as integrity, objectivity, and due care. These principles require firms to handle sensitive financial data with the utmost responsibility, ensuring its...

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How IT and Cybersecurity Help Manufacturers Save Money

Margins are tight. Labor is scarce. And every delay, mistake, or outage cuts directly into your bottom line. For most manufacturers, IT is seen as a cost center—a necessary evil to keep the line moving. But when done right, IT and cybersecurity aren’t just operational...

How One Manufacturer Cut IT Server Costs by 400%

A growing U.S. manufacturer was operating on an aging, overly complex IT environment managed by a single internal engineer. Over time, unmanaged growth led to server sprawl, rising costs, and increased risk, with little documentation or oversight. When a new CFO...

Top Attack of 2025: 3rd-Party Account Compromise

Organizations are investing heavily in technical safeguards, user training, and layered security strategies. That’s a good thing. But as your defenses improve, attackers are adapting.  In 2025, the leading tactic we’re seeing isn’t about breaking into your systems...

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Building Excel Dashboards for Leaders

Dashboards in Excel provide a powerful solution for financial leaders, CFOs, and analysts to visualize and interpret data efficiently.   What is a Dashboard in Excel?  An Excel dashboard is a visual representation of key metrics and data insights presented in one...

The Latest Wave of Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of AI-powered productivity with its latest updates to Microsoft 365 Copilot. With over 150 new features and 700+ product updates this year, Microsoft has been focused on addressing the challenges many of us face in our daily...

5 Advanced Excel Functions You Should Know

Excel is helpful for payroll analysis by leveraging powerful functions like SUM, SUBTOTAL, SUMIF, COUNTIF, and XLOOKUP. These formulas can help you analyze employee payroll data efficiently, even if you're starting from scratch or managing a simple spreadsheet.  ...

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The Hidden Cybersecurity Risks Inside Your Factory Walls

When you think about cybersecurity, you probably picture hackers targeting office emails or stealing customer data. But in manufacturing, cyber threats don’t just put your data at risk—they can shut down your entire production line.  Your factory floor is full of...

How IT and Cybersecurity Help Manufacturers Save Money

Margins are tight. Labor is scarce. And every delay, mistake, or outage cuts directly into your bottom line. For most manufacturers, IT is seen as a cost center—a necessary evil to keep the line moving. But when done right, IT and cybersecurity aren’t just operational...

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How IT and Cybersecurity Help Manufacturers Save Money

How IT and Cybersecurity Help Manufacturers Save Money

Margins are tight. Labor is scarce. And every delay, mistake, or outage cuts directly into your bottom line. For most manufacturers, IT is seen as a cost center—a necessary evil to keep the line moving. But when done right, IT and cybersecurity aren’t just operational...

How One Manufacturer Cut IT Server Costs by 400%

How One Manufacturer Cut IT Server Costs by 400%

A growing U.S. manufacturer was operating on an aging, overly complex IT environment managed by a single internal engineer. Over time, unmanaged growth led to server sprawl, rising costs, and increased risk, with little documentation or oversight. When a new CFO...

Top Attack of 2025: 3rd-Party Account Compromise

Top Attack of 2025: 3rd-Party Account Compromise

Organizations are investing heavily in technical safeguards, user training, and layered security strategies. That’s a good thing. But as your defenses improve, attackers are adapting.  In 2025, the leading tactic we’re seeing isn’t about breaking into your systems...