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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...
A Guide to IT Outsourcing in Austin
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 Deepfakes: What You Need to Know
Deepfakes have become more sophisticated and widespread over the past few years. As we move through 2024, understanding the mechanics behind deepfakes, their potential uses, and the risks they pose is crucial for both individuals and organizations. What Are...
The Cost of a Security Breach for Healthcare
You know who loves sensitive patient data? Cybercriminals. And unfortunately, healthcare businesses are like their favorite store to shoplift from. Because Healthcare businesses possess sensitive patient data, it makes them a prime target. Regulatory fines on top of...
What Does it Mean to be “Breached”?
Cybersecurity is a crucial aspect of any business. However, even with the best security measures in place, you will be breached. In this blog, we'll discuss what it means to get breached and the differences between an indicator, event, incident, and a breach. >...
Google’s CEO on AI | False Information, Unintended Self-Learning, & Replacing Humanity
Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai, and AI consultant, James Manyika, sat down with CBS’s Scott Pelley and answered the questions on everyone’s mind. How do we discern truth in the post-AI world, does AI have sentience (spoiler – it doesn’t), and will AI replace us all...
State of Cybercrime in 2023
Cybercrime is a persistent and growing threat that continues to challenge organizations of all sizes and industries. As the world becomes more digitized, the opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities and steal sensitive information only increase. ...
Free Cybersecurity Resources You Aren’t Taking Advantage Of
In today's digital world, cybersecurity has become more critical than ever before. Fortunately, the security community understands the value of sharing their experience and lessons learned to help individuals and businesses protect themselves. Security Planning ...
Cybersecurity Update | You Will Be Breached
As technology continues to advance and cybercriminals become more sophisticated in their techniques, it's becoming increasingly clear that no organization is completely immune to cyber-attacks. Whether you're a large multinational corporation or a small business, the...
4 Steps to Protect Your Business
Cybersecurity is an issue that all businesses, regardless of size, must address. Cyber threats are evolving, and they can be devastating to a company's reputation, bottom line, and even existence. In this blog, we will discuss the four essential steps to protecting...
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How to Use vLookup and xLookup Functions in Excel
Lookup functions in Excel simplify data retrieval by allowing users to search for specific information within datasets efficiently. How to Use vLookup and xLookup Functions in Excel vLookup The V in VLOOKUP stands for "Vertical." In Excel, the VLookup function...
How to Use Named Ranges in Microsoft Excel
Named ranges in Microsoft Excel simplify data management by assigning meaningful names to specific cell ranges, making formulas easier to understand and maintain. How to Use Named Ranges in Microsoft Excel You can use the labels of columns and rows on a worksheet to...
Managed IT Services for Dallas Financial Service Firms
Although Aldridge caters to a diverse array of businesses, our team has specific expertise for collaborating with Dallas financial service firms. We comprehend the complex IT challenges distinctive to this industry and offer the following specialized managed IT...
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How Manufacturers Use Office 365 Data Insights to Drive Decisions
When it comes to digital transformation, any technology change you invest time, money, and resources to adopt should, in some way, contribute to improving your customer experience by utilizing your employees for their full value. The fluctuations in market demand must...
Why You Should Implement Managed Backup for Microsoft Office 365
What is Managed Backup, and Why is it Useful? Microsoft’s standard Office 365 services include short-term, self-service options to recover many types of deleted items. In your Outlook email mailbox, the Recycle Bin preserves things you delete until you empty it, or...
How SharePoint File Services Can Benefit Your Business
Getting Started: Resources to Understand the SharePoint Online Experience This material is a great starting point for getting familiar with SharePoint. Differences between SharePoint and a traditional file server Understanding Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft...
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MSP vs. MSSP: What’s the Difference?
In the world of IT services, organizations often encounter two critical types of service providers: Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). Though the names sound similar, their functions and areas of focus differ...
A Guide to IT Outsourcing in Austin
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...
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How to Use vLookup and xLookup Functions in Excel
Lookup functions in Excel simplify data retrieval by allowing users to search for specific information within datasets efficiently. How to Use vLookup and xLookup Functions in Excel vLookup The V in VLOOKUP stands for "Vertical." In Excel, the VLookup function...
How to Use Named Ranges in Microsoft Excel
Named ranges in Microsoft Excel simplify data management by assigning meaningful names to specific cell ranges, making formulas easier to understand and maintain. How to Use Named Ranges in Microsoft Excel You can use the labels of columns and rows on a worksheet to...
Managed IT Services for Dallas Financial Service Firms
Although Aldridge caters to a diverse array of businesses, our team has specific expertise for collaborating with Dallas financial service firms. We comprehend the complex IT challenges distinctive to this industry and offer the following specialized managed IT...