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Aldridge Names Chris Fridley as Chief Operating Officer to Drive Growth and Elevate Client Experience
Houston, TX, July 9, 2025 – Aldridge, a leading provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services, proudly announces the appointment of Chris Fridley as Chief Operating Officer. Chris officially joined the Aldridge team on May 12, bringing with him more than 25 years...
Benefits of Outsourced IT Support for Accounting Firms
All businesses rely on information technology to succeed and are faced with the challenge of balancing productivity, security, and functionality as they implement and leverage their IT solution. For accountants and CPAs, this challenge is made increasingly more...
How to Build a Security Incident Response Team
Having a well-structured incident response plan (IRP) is essential for effectively managing security incidents. One crucial aspect of this plan is the integration of an incident response team to supplement and enhance your internal capabilities. External Incident...
The Dark Side of AI: 5 Ways Cybercriminals Are Using AI
The rapid advancements in AI have already revolutionized industries like marketing, customer service, and (unfortunately) cybercrime. Understanding how AI can be used maliciously is crucial to protecting ourselves and our organizations. 5 Malicious Uses of AI 1....
How To Make a Picture a Background in PowerPoint
One effective way to enhance your slides is by using custom background images. By incorporating visuals into your presentation, you can grab your audience's attention and convey your message more effectively. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of...
[Webinar] Security Awareness 101 | Protect Yourself from Cyberattacks
Why are we still talking about cybersecurity? The simple answer is because cybercrime is getting worse. The global cost of cybercrime in 2022 was $8.44 trillion and it is estimated to jump to $23.84 trillion in 2027. Source: Statista Cybersecurity Report How do...
How To Add a Signature in Outlook
Having a well-designed signature can leave a lasting impression on your recipients. Microsoft Outlook offers a simple and effective way to add a signature to your emails. In this blog post, we will walk you through the process of adding a signature in Microsoft...
How to Change Your Video & Audio Settings in Teams
Microsoft Teams has skyrocketed in popularity, becoming the superhero of communication and collaboration platforms in this age of remote work and virtual meetings. I’m sure we all have sat through awkward calls where someone’s mic or camera isn’t working, and they...
How to Change Your Status Presence in Teams
In today's digital fast-paced work environment, your presence status is everything. Effective collaboration requires you to stay on-top of your presence so your team knows when they can and cannot bother you. In this blog post, we will walk you through the...
[Webinar] Winning Back-Office Strategies to Boost Your Agility
In a world of constant change and unpredictability, businesses are faced with the challenge of staying agile and scalable to navigate through uncertain times successfully. With the ever-evolving landscape of technology, market trends, and customer expectations, it has...
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Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases
Microsoft Copilot is transforming how we handle documents in Word, making everyday tasks more efficient and less time-consuming. Here’s how you can leverage this powerful tool to boost your productivity. Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases Summarizing...
Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Format, Visualize, & Analyze Data
Microsoft Copilot transforms how tasks are managed in Excel, offering voice command functionality and advanced data analysis tools. Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Format, Visualize, & Analyze Data Data Analysis in Excel Copilot excels at data analysis. Once data...
What is Microsoft Copilot? Plans, Pricing, & Tips
Copilot is Microsoft’s new AI assistant. We’re going to cover the different types of Copilot, how much it is, and some tips to help you start using it to boost your productivity. What is Microsoft Copilot? Free vs. Copilot for M365: Understanding Copilot's Pricing ...
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Microsoft Teams Voice 101: The Basics
Microsoft Business Voice, or more commonly referred to as Teams Voice, is an add-on for Microsoft Teams that transforms Teams into a complete VoIP phone system. Teams Voice is an excellent option for businesses already on Microsoft 365 and has standard phone...
New 2021 Microsoft 365 Compliance Automation & Audit Logs
Microsoft has continued to expand its security stack, making enterprise-level security capabilities available to growing businesses that need a scalable method for managing data governance and compliance. Recently, they launched a public preview...
New M365 Security Tools: Automate Data Governance Policies & Controls
Today, you’re faced with defending your business from both malicious hackers and the unsuspecting employees they target. As many growing organizations work to properly manage their data security and compliance needs, they face a common challenge: marrying data...
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Why Choose Aldridge for Managed IT Services and Cybersecurity?
Choosing the right partner to manage your technology and protect your business is a very important decision. You rely on your technology to deliver services to your clients, and you need to trust your client’s data is safe. At Aldridge, we’ve spent the last 40 years...
Benefits of Outsourced IT Support for Accounting Firms
All businesses rely on information technology to succeed and are faced with the challenge of balancing productivity, security, and functionality as they implement and leverage their IT solution. For accountants and CPAs, this challenge is made increasingly more...
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Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases
Microsoft Copilot is transforming how we handle documents in Word, making everyday tasks more efficient and less time-consuming. Here’s how you can leverage this powerful tool to boost your productivity. Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases Summarizing...
Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Format, Visualize, & Analyze Data
Microsoft Copilot transforms how tasks are managed in Excel, offering voice command functionality and advanced data analysis tools. Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Format, Visualize, & Analyze Data Data Analysis in Excel Copilot excels at data analysis. Once data...
What is Microsoft Copilot? Plans, Pricing, & Tips
Copilot is Microsoft’s new AI assistant. We’re going to cover the different types of Copilot, how much it is, and some tips to help you start using it to boost your productivity. What is Microsoft Copilot? Free vs. Copilot for M365: Understanding Copilot's Pricing ...