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5 IT Issues That Cost Nonprofit Organizations the Most

Whether you're funded by grants, donations, or endowments, your non-profit organization can't afford to waste money, especially on behind-the-scenes issues like IT. But unfortunately, that's exactly where many non-profits lose more than they realize.  5 IT Issues That...

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

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...

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...

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...

5 Requirements to Get Cyber Insurance in 2025

In the early days of cyber insurance, carriers were much more relaxed about writing policies. They didn't have a good understanding of the risks involved, and as a result, they lost a lot of money on their cyber policies.  Carriers have finally caught on to the real...

Best Managed IT Services – Austin, TX

In today’s increasingly digital world, businesses rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently, stay competitive, and meet customer demands. However, managing IT infrastructure can be a daunting task, especially for small to medium-sized businesses that may lack...

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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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How To Use Flash Fill in Excel

Flash Fill is like a data assistant that finishes your work for you. As soon as it detects what you want to do, Flash Fill enters the rest of your data in one fell swoop, following the pattern it recognizes in your data.  How To Use Flash Fill in Excel Here’s an...

How to Use “IF” Functions in Excel

The IF function is one of the most popular functions in Excel, and it allows you to make logical comparisons between a value and what you expect.  How to Use “IF” Functions in Excel IF Function - Syntax and Usage  The IF function is one of Excel's logical functions...

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...

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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...