Patch management has long been a challenge for small to midsize enterprises, and it’s only getting worse. According to industry benchmarks, 77 percent of organizations take more than a week to deploy a patch organization-wide. Meanwhile, cybercriminals are using AI tools to build weaponized exploits in under an hour.
Many organizations are struggling with an overabundance of collaboration tools, a phenomenon known as “tool sprawl.” Instead of making teams faster, juggling too many single-purpose applications creates operational bottlenecks and cognitive fatigue.
Identity management isn’t just about humans. In modern cloud and AI-driven environments, non-human identities (NHIs) outnumber human users by an estimated 100:1. Despite this, many organizations are stuck in a human-centric worldview, leaving machine accounts under-governed.
Tips for planning your IT roadmap for the next three to five years.
It might seem that technology changes too fast to develop a three- to five-year IT roadmap. However, long-term strategic planning can actually help organizations navigate the changing technology landscape.
How continuous backup protects data from the latest ransomware attacks.
On May 11, 2026, cybersecurity researchers discovered a new ransomware strain called Prinz Eugen. It targets and encrypts recently modified files before a standard daily backup window can run.
Qualified managed services providers (MSPs) offer virtual CIO services, providing executive-level technology strategy, budgeting and oversight on a part-time or contract basis. However, these services are underused and frequently misapplied.
Many clients view their MSP strictly as a reactive help desk.
Many people glance at the Wi-Fi bars on their smartphones to get a sense of network performance. However, “full bars” only means that the device is close enough to the router to hear its radio waves loudly. The connection can still crawl if the airwaves are crowded or there’s radio interference.
Cyber espionage is a growing threat that often targets small to midsize businesses (SMBs). Nation-states, corporate competitors and hacking groups are infiltrating company networks to steal sensitive data. They often use traditional hacking techniques, but the objective is different: get in, stay hidden for months or years, and steal as much data as possible.
Home networks are the primary security risk for distributed workforces. Nearly half of all corporate security incidents involve remote work vulnerabilities. About 31 percent of those incidents begin with attackers exploiting home network peripherals.
Ninety percent of IT security professionals state that managing remote worker threats is significantly harder due to a lack of visibility into residential Wi-Fi traffic.
These five signs indicate that your legacy phone system no longer meets the needs of your business, and it’s time to migrate to a cloud-based platform.
Many organizations continue using their legacy phone systems because they work well enough. However, a system that’s past its useful life can be a real drag on business.
