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Choosing the Right Claude Model for Your Business
More companies are giving employees access to Claude, but fewer have a clear sense of when to use which model. That gap shows up in two ways: teams either default to the most powerful (and expensive) option for every task, or they stick with a fast, lightweight model...
How Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) Phishing Bypasses the Controls You Depend On
Most phishing attacks are still caught the same way they always have been. A suspicious link, an unusual sender, credentials entered on a page that doesn't quite look right. MFA fires, the attacker is blocked, and the attempt is logged. That model worked reasonably...
Microsoft Lowers Copilot Pricing for Small and Midsize Businesses
Microsoft recently restructured its Copilot licensing to better fit how businesses are actually organized. The most meaningful change for small and midsize organizations is a new lower-cost plan and a promotional rate that runs through June 30, 2026. If you have been...
Aldridge Names Chris Fridley as Chief Operating Officer to Drive Growth and Elevate Client Experience
Houston, TX, July 9, 2025 – Aldridge, a leading provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services, proudly announces the appointment of Chris Fridley as Chief Operating Officer. Chris officially joined the Aldridge team on May 12, bringing with him more than 25 years...
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...
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...
The Hidden Cybersecurity Risks Inside Your Factory Walls
When you think about cybersecurity, you probably picture hackers targeting office emails or stealing customer data. But in manufacturing, cyber threats don’t just put your data at risk—they can shut down your entire production line. Your factory floor is full of...
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...
It Security
Why Executives Are the New Target in Cyber Attacks
Cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting systems, it’s about protecting people. Attackers are increasingly targeting executives directly, using their identity, influence, and access as entry points into organizations. These attacks often don’t look like...
Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) vs. Traditional Network Ownership
Why IT Leaders Are Rethinking Network Ownership For decades, IT leaders have defaulted to the same model for network infrastructure: purchase the hardware, deploy it, and maintain it until the next refresh cycle forces another round of upgrades. It’s familiar, but...
5 New AI-Powered Features Coming to Microsoft Teams in 2026
Microsoft continues to invest heavily in Microsoft Teams, pushing it far beyond chat and video calls and into the center of how work actually gets done. New AI-driven enhancements rolling out through 2026 are designed to make meetings more productive, collaboration...
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 App Exploit: Aldridge Cybersecurity Advisory
Recently, we've helped several organizations respond to a string of fast-paced phishing attacks. While phishing isn't new, the speed and tactics of these attacks were noteworthy. Instead of simply exploiting compromised accounts, the attacker installed malicious...
Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Create Decks & Design Slides
With Copilot's smart features, you can streamline your workflow and elevate your presentations with ease. Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Create Decks & Design Slides 1. Create and Customize Slides: Need a new slide on a specific topic? Just ask Copilot to...
Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases
Microsoft Copilot is transforming how we handle documents in Word, making everyday tasks more efficient and less time-consuming. Here’s how you can leverage this powerful tool to boost your productivity. Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases Summarizing...
It Consulting
Copilot vs ChatGPT vs Claude: The AI Business Battle!
AI tools have moved from conversation topic to business decision. Most organizations are no longer asking whether to adopt AI. They're asking which tools to use, how to roll them out without creating a mess, and what it's actually going to cost. The three platforms we...
How Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) Phishing Bypasses the Controls You Depend On
Most phishing attacks are still caught the same way they always have been. A suspicious link, an unusual sender, credentials entered on a page that doesn't quite look right. MFA fires, the attacker is blocked, and the attempt is logged. That model worked reasonably...
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Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) vs. Traditional Network Ownership
Why IT Leaders Are Rethinking Network Ownership For decades, IT leaders have defaulted to the same model for network infrastructure: purchase the hardware, deploy it, and maintain it until the next refresh cycle forces another round of upgrades. It’s familiar, but...
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Microsoft continues to invest heavily in Microsoft Teams, pushing it far beyond chat and video calls and into the center of how work actually gets done. New AI-driven enhancements rolling out through 2026 are designed to make meetings more productive, collaboration...