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Why Predictable IT Costs Matter More Than Cheap IT

Cheap IT feels like a win. Right up until the week you need IT the most. At first glance, the lowest monthly number on a proposal can feel like a smart financial decision. You cut costs, check the box, and…

Brent PorteraMarch 23, 2026

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Why Microsoft 365 Licensing Confuses So Many Growing Businesses

Microsoft licensing has a way of creating confusion for growing businesses. It's entirely possible to spend more money and still end up with less of what you thought you were buying. And it's not a you problem. The structure behind…

Brent PorteraMarch 23, 2026

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Is Antivirus Software Good Enough for Small Businesses?

Small businesses buy antivirus software for the same reason they put a deadbolt on the front door. It feels like the sensible first step: familiar, affordable, and easy to understand. The problem is that most modern attacks are no longer trying…

Brent PorteraMarch 23, 2026

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Why Alerts Don’t Equal Protection in Cybersecurity

Many businesses feel reassured when they hear a phrase like this: “We have alerts set up.” It sounds responsible. Proactive. Controlled. If something suspicious happens, the system will notify someone, and the issue will be handled. But there is an…

Brent PorteraMarch 23, 2026

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Think You’re CCPA Compliant? New 2026 Rules May Say Otherwise

What qualified as compliant under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in 2022 may not clear the bar in 2026. The regulations that took effect January 1, 2026, represent the law's most significant expansion to date, introducing new requirements around…

Brent PorteraMarch 6, 2026

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How AI Is Already Working Behind the Scenes in Your Office

Your printer runs out of toner at the worst possible time. A cyberattack slips past your defenses because it looked like normal user behavior. Your backup system fails, and no one realizes until you need to restore something. These are…

Brent PorteraMarch 6, 2026

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The Difference Between IT Support and IT Accountability

Many businesses believe IT exists to fix problems. When something breaks, someone calls. A ticket is opened. The issue gets resolved. On the surface, this feels like IT is doing its job. But as organizations grow, that model starts to…

Brent PorteraFebruary 18, 2026

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Why Microsoft 365 Security Is Powerful

And Easy to Misconfigure Many businesses assume that once they move to Microsoft 365, security is handled. The platform has a strong reputation. It is widely adopted. It is backed by a massive investment in security. From the outside, it…

Brent PorteraFebruary 4, 2026

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What Actually Happens During a Cybersecurity Incident

And Why Most Companies Are Unprepared Most businesses believe that if something serious happens, someone will step in and handle it. That belief is one of the biggest reasons cybersecurity incidents become business disrupting events instead of contained technical issues.…

Brent PorteraFebruary 4, 2026

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