Cyber threats aren’t just something that happen to “other people’s companies” in far-off places. If you’re a business owner or IT decision-maker in Texas or Oklahoma, you’ve probably noticed the digital winds picking up speed. In fact, cybersecurity in Texas and Oklahoma is no longer a niche IT concern — it’s mission critical, as much a part of business survival … Read More
“Yes, and…” — Changing IT from Support to Strategy
One of the best things an IT leader can give in a meeting is a “yes, and…” “Yes, and…” means not only are you hearing what leadership is saying — you’re a step ahead. You don’t just understand what they’re asking, but you already know how to do it… and what you need to get it done. But even more … Read More
IT Reporting: Moving Beyond Metrics
Quantifiable data is a lovely thing. There’s something so brain-pleasing about sortable, crunchy numbers you can toss into a pivot table and pop out into a chart or graph to show just how successful your company is. I mean, who doesn’t love a good dashboard?! But it can be too easy to lose sight of what real innovation and success … Read More
When Disaster Strikes, Will Your Business Weather the Storm?
If you live on the Gulf Coast, you know the drill. Hurricane season rolls around, weather reports show a storm barreling right toward you, and you board up the windows, check your emergency supplies, and hope for the best (or evacuate, depending on how big the storm is). But Asheville, North Carolina? That’s a different story. When Hurricane Helene tore … Read More
Flexibility is King: Why MSPs Are Essential for Modern Business Growth
Imagine this: You’re paying for an all-inclusive gym membership… but you’re only using the treadmill. Frustrating, right? Now, think about your business — there’s nothing worse than paying for services or resources you don’t need… except for maybe not having the resources and support you need to grow your business or adequately serve your clients. That sentiment extends to your … Read More
AI — is it time for your company to add it? In a word, yes
AI isn’t just the latest buzzword; it’s a revolutionary tool reshaping how businesses operate (or at least how they ought to be). Yes, ChatGPT and Gemini (and all the others) are all over the news, but it’s not just a media story… it’s a new frontier for commerce. And if you’re on the leading edge of that frontier, there are … Read More
The ransomware state of the union
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
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
Dallas ransomware attack: A wake-up call for cybersecurity
Dallas, our home and one of the busiest cities in America, is still grappling with a ransomware attack that occurred earlier this month. The Dallas ransomware attack forced our municipal court system to shut down — no court hearings, trials or jury duty, no ability to accept payments for tickets, etc. etc. This is obviously not the first time a … Read More
LastPass breach, part II — what you need to know
The LastPass breach was a pretty stunning turn of events for a company on the cutting edge of cybersecurity best practices. It proves that regardless of how sophisticated or careful a company is, with enough time and motivation, talented hackers can breach some parts of said system. Here’s what happened, and what you can learn from the breach. Incident 1 … Read More
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