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The Cost of IT Outsourcing in 2025: How to Budget and Tell if You’re Paying Too Much
Comparing prices is the first thing on a business’s agenda when selecting an outsourced service. However, when it comes to the cost of IT outsourcing, there are a number of factors that can alter the terms and quality of a provider’s offering…
How Executives Should Adapt to the New Security Landscape
It’s crucial to recognize that the IT world we operate in has changed and is a new security landscape. This shift isn't exclusive to cybersecurity providers; it encompasses every business across various industries. Whether you're dealing with customers, vendors, or...
Microsoft Copilot: Aligning AI Adoption & Security
Before adopting Microsoft Copilot, it's crucial to assess your organization's readiness and risk profile. Whether you're operating in a low-concern, conscientious, or highly regulated environment, aligning Copilot implementation with strong security protocols and data...
Pros and Cons of IT Outsourcing: Is it Right for Your Business?
Growing businesses are often challenged with questions such as, "Should I switch from in-house to an outsourced IT provider? What are the pros and cons of IT outsourcing?" Suppose your business is looking to invest in a managed service provider (MSP). In that case,...
5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your IT Provider
Is your staff always complaining about technology? Does it take forever to get IT issues fixed? Are you constantly spending money on IT projects you didn’t budget for? If you’re routinely dealing with any of these issues, then it may be a sign that you’ve outgrown...
The New Microsoft 365: New Price, More Value
Name Change: Office 365 is Now Microsoft 365 Don't worry, all the tools and features you're used to are still available. Microsoft has rolled Office 365 into their new offering Microsoft 365. This new offering includes everything in Office 365, but with additional...
[Executive Panel] How to Keep Business Moving During COVID-19 Preview
Watch the full recording to hear our panelists speak on: Adjusting Operations: The operational challenges we face as business leaders and what we did to mitigate risk while adjusting core segments of our business processes...
5 Benefits of Using VoIP For Business
Despite being the superior phone technology, only about 31% of businesses are utilizing VoIP phone systems (Multicom). Like with any new technology, widespread adoption takes time; however, the direction of the industry is clear. Gartner predicts by 2021, 90% of IT...
4 Ways to Use Technology to Motivate Your Team During COVID-19
Everyone is adjusting to a new way of life, and some struggle more than others. So how do you hold your employees accountable while being empathetic to their unique situations as we all work to juggle the transitions and anxieties we face today? This post will cover...
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...
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5 Reasons You Need an Office 365 Implementation Partner
Leveraging the full potential of tools like Microsoft Office 365 is crucial for productivity and collaboration. However, navigating the implementation process can be complex. 5 Reasons You Need an Office 365 Implementation Partner Tailored Solutions for Your...
Leveraging Expertise: The Benefits of IT Project Outsourcing
As demands evolve, many organizations are discovering the immense benefits of outsourcing IT projects. The Benefits of IT Project Outsourcing Access to Specialized Expertise Outsourcing IT projects grants access to a diverse pool of specialized talent. These...
Thanksgiving Day Cyberattack Closes Emergency Rooms in Texas Hospitals
A recent cyberattack on Ardent Health Services, initially affecting hospitals in East Texas on Thanksgiving Day, has spread to facilities in New Jersey, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Ardent Health, a Tennessee-based company with over two dozen hospitals across five...
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Trending Threat: Live off the Land (LOTL) Attacks
Cybersecurity has significantly evolved over the past decade. Five to ten years ago, the primary focus was on antivirus software and protecting against malicious software intrusions. While these measures remain crucial components of a layered security approach, the...
How Executives Should Adapt to the New Security Landscape
It’s crucial to recognize that the IT world we operate in has changed and is a new security landscape. This shift isn't exclusive to cybersecurity providers; it encompasses every business across various industries. Whether you're dealing with customers, vendors, or...
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5 Reasons You Need an Office 365 Implementation Partner
Leveraging the full potential of tools like Microsoft Office 365 is crucial for productivity and collaboration. However, navigating the implementation process can be complex. 5 Reasons You Need an Office 365 Implementation Partner Tailored Solutions for Your...
Leveraging Expertise: The Benefits of IT Project Outsourcing
As demands evolve, many organizations are discovering the immense benefits of outsourcing IT projects. The Benefits of IT Project Outsourcing Access to Specialized Expertise Outsourcing IT projects grants access to a diverse pool of specialized talent. These...
Thanksgiving Day Cyberattack Closes Emergency Rooms in Texas Hospitals
A recent cyberattack on Ardent Health Services, initially affecting hospitals in East Texas on Thanksgiving Day, has spread to facilities in New Jersey, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Ardent Health, a Tennessee-based company with over two dozen hospitals across five...