Top 10 cyber defenses: Small business cybersecurity checklist

For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), cybersecurity is often limited to the fundamentals: setting up passwords and firewalls. While these serve as the first line of defense, they alone aren’t enough to protect against the wide array of sophisticated cyberthreats. SMBs need a comprehensive cybersecurity framework that covers all potential angles and entry points.  […]

Construction Companies That Don’t Control IT Costs Are Building on Quicksand

No industry feels financial turbulence quite like construction. Because every project is tethered to external forces, your work is especially sensitive to volatility. Over the past few years, shocks like supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, tariffs, and geopolitical events have made cost estimation and bidding even riskier and less predictable. Because construction is so sensitive […]

How Microsoft 365 Is Evolving to Help Businesses Work Smarter – July 2025 Updates

As small and medium-sized businesses continue to navigate hybrid work, rising security demands, and the need for operational efficiency, Microsoft 365 is rolling out new features designed to meet those challenges head-on. This month’s updates focus on improving collaboration, simplifying IT management, and enhancing security—all while helping teams stay productive and protected. Microsoft Teams: Streamlining […]

Why Law Firms Should Rein in IT Costs Before Budget Season to Navigate Uncertainty

Across the industry, as law firms report strong financial performance, their leaders also recognize the unforgiving path laid out before them: It’s one riddled with unpredictable and head-spinning twists and turns. Uncontrollable shocks like regulatory overhauls, trade-war fallout, and even growing cyberattack risk are catching law firms off guard with no notice. Revenue forecasting, compensation […]

Insourcing vs. outsourcing IT services: What’s best for your business?

Businesses tend to follow one of two paths when managing their IT infrastructure. Some keep operations close to home, relying on internal resources and full-time in-house developers to manage everything from help desk tickets to cybersecurity protocols. Others take a more expansive route, handing off IT functions such as maintenance, backups, or even full-scale software […]

IT Cost Control in Financial Services: How to Stay Profitable in an Uncertain Economy

Right now, the world of financial services feels less like a carefully charted course and more like a rollercoaster fueled by economic uncertainty. Uncontrollable forces like tariffs, market volatility, and sudden interest-rate shifts are coming at you out of nowhere, and they’re forcing you to play a high-stakes guessing game. Good luck forecasting, managing liquidity, […]

Cyber resiliency: A crucial component of IT management

Cyberthreats come in all shapes and sizes. Some are obvious and disruptive, while others slip in quietly and linger undetected. If you’re fortunate, a cyber incident might only cause a brief disruption. But for most organizations, they can drain revenue, expose critical information, disrupt business operations, and even compromise your ability to serve customers. The […]

Manufacturing Without Disruption: How Cybersecurity and Productivity Go Hand in Hand

Keeping Production Safe and Steady Manufacturers keep the world moving. From food processing to aerospace, the work you do is essential. And as your production lines become more intelligent and more connected, so do the associated risks. Cyberattacks, accidental data leaks, and equipment downtime can strike quickly and severely. For small to mid-sized manufacturers, managing […]

Safeguarding your business: The critical role of regular IT security assessments

Protecting your systems, assets, and data has become a cornerstone of running a successful and long-lasting business. Despite this, many organizations continue to fall into a dangerous trap: they set up their cybersecurity defenses and then forget about them. Because of this set-and-forget culture, over time, existing vulnerabilities fester, hidden weaknesses emerge, and unique threats […]

Latest Microsoft Updates: Boosting Your Business Efficiency

For businesses wanting to stay optimized, keeping current with Microsoft’s latest updates is essential. The latest 2025 Microsoft updates introduce powerful new features across Teams, Outlook, Microsoft 365 Apps, Intune, and Copilot. These latest updates help streamline operations, enhance security, and improve productivity. Microsoft Teams: Collaboration Tools for Business IT Support Faster Channel CreationUsers can […]