The cloud makes it easy to create virtual machines, databases, and storage accounts with just a few clicks. The problem is, these resources are often left running long after they’re needed. This “cloud sprawl,” the unmanaged growth of cloud resources, can quietly drain your budget every month. According to Hashi [...]
Every minute of downtime on the production floor costs money. Whether it’s due to a crashed workstation, a locked-up MES (manufacturing execution system), a slow ERP, a failed network switch, or unauthorized access attempts that halt production for safety reasons; downtime creates immediate, measurable financial losses. For small and mid-sized [...]
When most companies think of IT support, they picture a technician stepping in after something breaks. A server fails. A workstation crashes. A network goes down. And productivity stalls while everyone waits for a fix. But in 2025, Wisconsin businesses don’t have time for downtime. That’s why the future of [...]
If you’re a small or mid-sized manufacturer in the Midwest supplying the Department of Defense, the message is clear: “CMMC 2.0 is no longer optional — and compliance deadlines are getting closer.” Understanding CMMC 2.0 is crucial for your business. Understanding CMMC 2.0 will be vital as you adapt to [...]
Allowing staff to work on their personal phones feels like the easy route: No new hardware to buy, no waiting for IT, and people can reply to customers after hours. Everyone's happy. Until, that is, you zoom out and realize what actually happened: business data, business access, and business risk [...]
We give our IT teams the keys to the kingdom to keep operations running. Yet, that access creates a massive blind spot. Recent trends show disgruntled tech workers bypassing the very security measures they helped build. Trust is necessary for business, but blind faith in your technical staff leaves your [...]
Privacy regulations are evolving rapidly, and 2025 could be a pivotal year for businesses of all sizes. With new state, national, and international rules layering on top of existing requirements, staying compliant is no longer optional. A basic policy won’t suffice; you need a comprehensive 2025 Privacy Compliance Checklist that [...]
If your business uses shared email addresses such as info@, admin@, sales, or accounts, they are probably costing you money already, just not in a way that shows up neatly on a report. The damage appears as small frustrations, lost time, and awkward conversations that feel normal, so they rarely [...]
Have you ever thought about how many potential customers leave your website because of accessibility issues? It’s not just a guess. A UK Click-Away Pound survey found that 69% of disabled internet users leave websites that aren’t accessible. For small and medium businesses, this represents a significant missed opportunity. So, how [...]
Cybersecurity threats evolve constantly, but one category remains responsible for the overwhelming majority of modern breaches: phishing and email spoofing. These attacks bypass firewalls, trick end users, and impersonate real people—often without raising suspicion until it’s too late. Understanding the connection between spoofing and phishing is crucial for effective [...]
