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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...
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
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 an unsupported operating system can expose your business to security risks and compatibility...
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...
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...
Why Accounting Firms Need Cybersecurity Awareness Training & Testing
We often find that the accounting and CPA firms we talk to have many IT security software and technology tools in place but neglect their most critical vulnerability: their people. Most of the time, these firms lack a regular and practical cybersecurity...
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…
What is a Security Incident?
The distinction between a routine security event and a serious security incident is crucial for organizations to manage their cybersecurity effectively. The terms “security incident” and “breach” come with legal obligations such as notifying parties affected by the...
Preparing for a Cyberattack: IT, Legal, & Insurance Perspective
Being prepared with legal, insurance, and IT considerations are critical for organizations navigating the complexities of incident response. Legal preparation is a crucial component of an incident response plan, as it involves navigating numerous complexities that...
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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...
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. ...
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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 ...
How to Use Charts and Maps in Excel
Utilizing charts and maps in Microsoft Excel can enhance data visualization and analysis, making complex information more accessible and actionable for users. How to Use Charts and Maps in Excel Create Charts To create a professional-looking chart that displays the...
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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...
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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...
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. ...