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How Strategic IT Services Help Nonprofits Fulfill Their Mission
For nonprofits, every dollar and decision counts. Unlike traditional businesses, success isn’t measured by profit margins, it’s measured by impact. Whether you’re feeding families, providing education, or preserving art, nonprofit organizations rely on efficient,...
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...
Microsoft 365 App Exploit: Aldridge Cybersecurity Advisory
Recently, we've helped several organizations respond to a string of fast-paced phishing attacks. While phishing isn't new, the speed and tactics of these attacks were noteworthy. Instead of simply exploiting compromised accounts, the attacker installed malicious...
Why You Need SOC and SIEM for a Strong Cyber Defense
As cyberthreats continue to evolve, business leaders are increasingly turning to solutions like Security Operations Centers (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) to stay ahead. You’ve probably heard these terms before, and you might even be...
Best Managed IT Services – Houston, TX
In today’s increasingly digital world, businesses rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently, stay competitive, and meet customer demands. However, managing IT infrastructure can be a daunting task, especially for small to medium-sized businesses that may lack...
A Guide to IT Outsourcing in Dallas
In today's fast-paced business environment, maintaining a competitive edge often hinges on leveraging the latest technology. However, managing IT infrastructure in-house can be challenging and costly. This is where IT outsourcing comes into play. Let’s explore the...
AI’s Impact on Cybercrime: Attackers & Defenders
AI is fundamentally a tool for enhancing productivity, not a replacement for humans. Just as Microsoft Excel revolutionized accounting and reshaped the skills necessary to be a successful accountant, AI is poised to have a similar impact across various fields. This is...
Donate Your Old Computers & Help Us Support Youth in Need
We're asking our readers to donate their old computers and help support our non-profit partner, Comp-U-Dopt®, in their efforts to provide youth in underserved communities with the technology they need for success. If you would like to make a donation, email us at...
Behind The Scenes: How Cybercriminals Plan Their Attacks
Understanding how threat actors plan and execute their attacks is crucial in strengthening our defenses and protecting against potential breaches. Unmasking the Dark Art: How Cybercriminals Plan Their Attacks How Cyber Attacks Work Step 1 Identify Target There...
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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...
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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Is Generative AI All Hype?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has captured everyone’s attention with its promise to revolutionize how we work and interact with technology, but is it all just hype? Is Generative AI All Hype? The Hype Cycle: Separating Fact from Fiction AI's trajectory follows an...
6 Benefits of Office 365 for Construction Firms
Depending on your role in the construction industry, where and how you work can be completely different from the day-to-day of your fellow employee. Whether you are part of the office staff, or you have to transition between the office and the field frequently,...
Copilot for Productivity: Microsoft Word & Excel
In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, the demand for natural productivity tools has never been greater. Enter Copilot for Microsoft 365, an AI assistant directly integrated into Microsoft Word and Excel that will redefine the way we create documents and...
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Aldridge Named to 2025 MSP 501 List of Top IT Providers
HOUSTON, TX – July 1, 2025 — Aldridge has been named one of the world’s top-performing managed service providers (MSPs), earning a place on the 2025 Channel Partners MSP 501—the IT industry’s most respected list of high-performing MSPs across the globe. Now in its...
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...
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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...
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...