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Aldridge Appoints AJ Adade as Director of Professional Services to Drive Operational Excellence
Houston, TX – November 12, 2025 – Aldridge, a leading provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services, has appointed AJ Adade as Director of Professional Services. AJ joined the Aldridge leadership team in August, bringing over 20 years of experience guiding...
Why IT Leaders Are Moving to Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)
Every IT leader knows network hardware has a shelf life. But the real pain point isn’t just replacement, it’s the capital outlay, lifecycle management, and operational overhead that come with traditional network ownership. Between procurement cycles, firmware...
How Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) Upgrades Your Network
Most businesses know their network hardware won’t last forever. But what catches many executives off guard is just how expensive and disruptive a network refresh can be. The costs pile up quickly, new firewalls, switches, and wireless access points, plus...
How Aldridge Responded to a Supply Chain Attack
In late June 2025, security researchers uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting ConnectWise’s ScreenConnect platform. Threat actors abused a technique known as Authenticode stuffing to disguise malware as a trusted, digitally signed component of a...
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...
The End of Windows 10: How It Affects You & Next Steps
After nearly 10 years, Windows 10 will officially reach its end of support on October 14, 2025. As the end of life for Windows 10 approaches, it's crucial for businesses, especially low-end, small clients, to prepare for the transition to Windows 11. Continuing to use...
Microsoft Copilot in 2025: What’s Changed & What’s Next
Microsoft Copilot has evolved significantly in 2025, bringing major updates that improve integration, usability, and AI-driven efficiency across Microsoft 365 applications. A Redesigned Experience and New Branding Microsoft has refreshed the Copilot interface for a...
Selling Your MSP to Aldridge Vs. Other PE-Backed Buyers
If you're considering selling your MSP, you've probably noticed a flood of private equity-backed buyers in the market. On the surface, they may all look similar—promising growth, support, and "seamless" integration. But beneath the surface, not all PE-backed buyers...
Why Private Equity-Backed Companies Should Choose Aldridge for IT Outsourcing and Cybersecurity
Companies backed by private equity often need to scale rapidly, optimize operations, and ensure robust cybersecurity measures to protect their investments. Aldridge, a premier Managed IT Services and Cybersecurity provider, offers tailored solutions that can help...
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AI is Supercharging Ransomware
Generative AI is making headlines for good reasons, but it’s also giving cybercriminals new tools. Recent research shows attackers are using large language models and code-focused AIs not just to write scarier ransom notes, but to build and sell ransomware itself,...
How a Cyberattack Really Works
Cyberattacks aren’t like what you see in the movies, there’s no flashing skull, no instant lockout, no dramatic countdown clock. In reality, most modern attacks are slow, calculated, and silent. And by the time you discover them, a lot of damage has likely already...
5 IT Issues That Cost Nonprofit Organizations the Most
Whether you're funded by grants, donations, or endowments, your non-profit organization can't afford to waste money, especially on behind-the-scenes issues like IT. But unfortunately, that's exactly where many non-profits lose more than they realize. 5 IT Issues That...
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Quick Financial Forecasting in Excel
Forecasting is a critical aspect of financial planning and analysis, enabling businesses to anticipate future trends based on historical data. Excel's built-in forecasting tools make this process more accessible and efficient. What is the Forecast Sheet Feature? ...
Analyzing Data with Pivot Tables in Excel
Pivot Tables allow you to summarize, analyze, and present large datasets in a meaningful way, making it easier to spot trends, compare values, and create customized reports. What is a Pivot Table? A Pivot Table is a tool in Excel that enables you to quickly...
Why You Should be Using ‘Named Ranges’ in Excel
One of the most powerful yet often underutilized features in Excel is Named Ranges. Named Ranges offer significant benefits, especially when dealing with complex datasets and formulas. What Are Named Ranges? Named Ranges in Excel allow you to assign a name to a...
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Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) vs. Traditional Network Ownership
For decades, IT leaders have defaulted to the same model for network infrastructure: purchase the hardware, deploy it, and maintain it until the next refresh cycle forces another round of upgrades. It’s familiar, but familiarity doesn’t equal efficiency. With...
Why IT Leaders Are Moving to Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)
Every IT leader knows network hardware has a shelf life. But the real pain point isn’t just replacement, it’s the capital outlay, lifecycle management, and operational overhead that come with traditional network ownership. Between procurement cycles, firmware...
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AI is Supercharging Ransomware
Generative AI is making headlines for good reasons, but it’s also giving cybercriminals new tools. Recent research shows attackers are using large language models and code-focused AIs not just to write scarier ransom notes, but to build and sell ransomware itself,...
How a Cyberattack Really Works
Cyberattacks aren’t like what you see in the movies, there’s no flashing skull, no instant lockout, no dramatic countdown clock. In reality, most modern attacks are slow, calculated, and silent. And by the time you discover them, a lot of damage has likely already...
5 IT Issues That Cost Nonprofit Organizations the Most
Whether you're funded by grants, donations, or endowments, your non-profit organization can't afford to waste money, especially on behind-the-scenes issues like IT. But unfortunately, that's exactly where many non-profits lose more than they realize. 5 IT Issues That...