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5 IT Issues That Cost Manufacturers the Most

5 IT Issues That Cost Manufacturers the Most

In manufacturing, every minute matters. When a CNC machine sits idle, when your ERP system freezes mid-job ticket, or when your operators are staring at a blue screen instead of a work queue—it’s not just frustrating. It’s expensive.  5 IT Issues That Cost...

SOC & SIEM Explained

Businesses of all sizes are vulnerable to cyber threats. To mitigate these risks, organizations rely on a Security Operations Center (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system.   What is SOC?  A Security Operations Center (SOC) is a centralized...

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...

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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...

How Aldridge Responded to a Supply Chain Attack

In late June 2025, security researchers uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting ConnectWise’s ScreenConnect platform. Threat actors abused a technique known as Authenticode stuffing to disguise malware as a trusted, digitally signed component of a...

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...

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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...

How to Use Tables in Excel

To make managing and analyzing a group of related data easier, you can turn a range of cells into tables in Excel (previously known as an Excel list).   How to Use Tables in Excel Using Excel Tables  A table typically contains related data in a series of worksheet...

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The Do’s and Don’ts During a Cyber Incident

When a cyberattack hits, the first moments are critical. What you do—and just as importantly, what you don’t do—can make the difference between a quick recovery and a costly disaster.   ✅ Do: Stay Calm and Follow a Plan  Panic leads to poor decisions. The best thing...

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How IT and Cybersecurity Help Manufacturers Save Money

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...

How Aldridge Responded to a Supply Chain Attack

How Aldridge Responded to a Supply Chain Attack

In late June 2025, security researchers uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting ConnectWise’s ScreenConnect platform. Threat actors abused a technique known as Authenticode stuffing to disguise malware as a trusted, digitally signed component of a...

How One Manufacturer Cut IT Server Costs by 400%

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...