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Your human firewall: Why employee cybersecurity training is essential

Business leaders invest significant amounts of money in technical defenses, such as firewalls, anti-malware software, and encryption tools, all in an attempt to safeguard against an ever-growing array of cyberthreats. However, there’s one critical area in cyber defense where many fall short: strengthening the human component of cybersecurity. Whether it’s an accidental click or failing […]

The Strategic CFO’s Guide to IT Budgeting: From Cost Center to Growth Engine

Strategic CFO's Guide to IT Budgeting

You know that feeling. It’s budget season, and the IT line items feel like a black box of acronyms and recurring costs. You’re asked to find savings, but every proposed cut is met with dire warnings of security breaches or system failure. So you approve the budget, cross your fingers, and hope for the best, […]

2026 Tech Trends: What Small Businesses Should Actually Pay Attention To (And What You Can Ignore)

Every January, tech publications release breathless predictions about revolutionary trends that will “change everything.” By February, most business owners are drowning in buzzwords – AI this, blockchain that, metaverse something-or-other – with no idea what actually matters for a company with 15 employees trying to increase revenue by 20%. Here’s the truth: Most tech trends […]

Microsoft Winter Updates

If you’re an SMB leader or IT decision-maker, staying ahead of Microsoft 365 changes isn’t optional—it’s mission-critical. Every update can impact productivity, security, and even your bottom line. This article breaks down November’s biggest Microsoft updates in plain language, explains why they matter, and gives you actionable steps to make the most of them. By […]

The SMB’s Playbook for Choosing an IT Partner: A Framework for Growth, Not Just Fixes

The SMBs Playbook for Choosing an IT Partner

Let’s be honest. Choosing an IT partner feels like a monumental decision, because it is. You’re not just hiring someone to fix laptops. You’re entrusting a core piece of your business—your data, your operations, your customer trust—to an outside team. Pick the right one, and you unlock efficiency, security, and scalable growth. Pick the wrong […]

IT strategy for business growth: How to develop an effective roadmap

Companies adopt new technologies every day in the name of staying efficient, secure, and competitive. But the rush to grab the latest tool often backfires when it doesn’t match real business needs. Oftentimes, you end up with shiny new features that don’t fit together and don’t support the long-term direction of your organization. Establishing a […]

Tech Wins That Actually Made Small Business Life Easier This Year

Every year, there’s a new flood of apps, gadgets and “game-changing” technology. Most of it feels more like a distraction than a breakthrough. But this year, a few simple tools actually lived up to the hype – saving small business owners time, money and the occasional headache. Here are the tech wins that were worth […]

What’s New in Microsoft 365 and Teams: Fall 2025 Updates

Microsoft has announced a wave of exciting updates rolling out across Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 Apps, SharePoint, and OneDrive. These enhancements are designed to make collaboration, productivity, and administration even more seamless for organizations. Here’s a quick roundup of what’s coming and when to expect it. Microsoft Teams Updates Audio-Only Recording Rollout: Early October – […]