Embracing 5G: How It’s Transforming Business Technology

5G isn’t the next step up the staircase… it’s a leap from landing to landing. And as we delve deeper into the era of digital transformation, the advent of 5G technology stands as a pivotal milestone. The revolutionary network technology is not just an upgrade in speed — it’s a gateway to a realm of new possibilities for business technology. … Read More

Giving thanks in 2023

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As the CEO of Leverage, a leading managed service provider in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, I find myself in a unique position to reflect on  2023. It is the season for giving thanks, after all… and despite the surge in cybersecurity incidents that have dominated headlines, there is much to be thankful for. First, I am grateful for our resilient … Read More

Cyber Resilience in the DFW metroplex: Emerging Threats and What to Do

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In the last few months, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has seen an uptick in cybersecurity incidents that pose significant threats to businesses and public sectors alike. Just the last May, a ransomware attack wreaked havoc across Dallas, shedding light on the alarming gaps in our cybersecurity infrastructure. Our comprehensive analysis of the incident highlighted the urgent need for fortified cybersecurity … Read More

Cybersecurity threats soar in 2023: The cyber stats you need to know

Cyber Stats

Cybersecurity is no longer a “nice to have”… it’s mission critical. A friend of mine sent me a staggering — and I do mean staggering — collection of statistics last week that really hammered this home for me (which I’m calling “cyber stats”). But, despite companies taking greater and more frequent pains to protect themselves, the numbers speak a chilling truth: … Read More

MGM Cybersecurity Breach: An Important Lesson for SMBs

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Everything is interconnected today. Our phones talk to our computers, our cars, our refrigerators, our locks, our lights… The same is even more true for businesses — systems are designed to be integrated, creating seamless platforms and layers of connectivity to make working easier, more efficient, etc. But with that increase in connectivity comes a heightened threat from cyber threats … Read More

How we’re using AI to help our clients

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been maybe the biggest news story on earth the past year or so. The emergence of ChatGPT kicked off a proverbial arms race between the big tech companies — all of a sudden, you had large language model AIs all over the place. Microsoft gobbled up OpenAI, the company … Read More

How to effectively manage remote work

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As the CEO of Leverage, the premier Managed Service Provider (MSP) in DFW, I’ve always been committed to the proactive adoption and adaptation of new technologies that drive our clients’ success. Today, I’d like to share some insights about one of the most influential trends shaping the modern business landscape: remote work, and the crucial role MSPs like ours play … Read More

Rising Above The Rubble: Taking a Hard Look at Business Continuity

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If business continuity and disaster recovery were people, they’d be those slightly annoying relatives always pestering you to be “better safe than sorry.” While you may get tired of hearing the same message over and over again, they are unfortunately prophetic when a disaster — sayyyy, like a data breach — decides to pay an unsolicited visit. Business continuity is … Read More

The ransomware state of the union

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From January through March of this year, Sophos, a cybersecurity-as-a-service provider that specializes in managed detection and response, commissioned an extensive survey of IT and technology leaders to find out what’s really going on inside organizations with regards to cybersecurity (and specifically ransomware). The report for 2023 revealed some shocking findings we thought worth breaking down for our audience and … Read More

SiegedSec hacks city of Fort Worth — what to know

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For businesses of all shapes and sizes, the security of your digital infrastructure is increasingly a critical priority. The recent cyberattack on the city of Fort Worth, carried out by the hacktivist group SiegedSec, underscores the pressing need for businesses to redouble their cybersecurity measures. So, what do we know about the attack, what can we learn from it, and … Read More