Artificial intelligence didn’t just evolve in 2025 — it accelerated. New tools appeared faster than many organizations could evaluate them, employees began experimenting on their own, and leaders were left asking the same question: How do we take advantage of AI without exposing our data, our people, or our reputation? The good news: you do… Read more »
Over the past year, cybercriminals have adopted artificial intelligence faster than most legitimate organizations. Tools that used to require technical expertise are now inexpensive, automated, and disturbingly convincing. For small organizations, this shift means one thing: traditional “see something suspicious” instincts are no longer enough. Here is what leaders should expect — and how to… Read more »
Turnover happens — even on strong teams. People retire, change careers, move away, or simply take new opportunities. When that happens, organizations often realize how much institutional knowledge was tied to one person’s laptop, inbox, or memory. A resilient digital roadmap ensures that technology, processes, and data keep moving forward — no matter who is… Read more »
For years, passwords have been the default security layer for most organizations — and one of the weakest. Weak credentials, reused logins, and phishing continue to drive many breaches, particularly in small and mid-sized environments. That is why more leaders are exploring passwordless authentication as a modern, more secure alternative that reduces reliance on traditional… Read more »
The start of a new year is the right time to pause and run a quick IT health check — not a full overhaul, just a focused review to catch risks, reduce waste, and prevent avoidable surprises. Use this IT health check checklist to work through the essentials. 1. Confirm what you own — and… Read more »
Every January, organizations set ambitious technology goals, only to watch them fade as the year gets busy. The problem is not a lack of intention, but a lack of realism. The most effective IT resolutions are practical, measurable, and tied directly to how your team works. Here are a few technology resolutions small organizations can… Read more »
As we enter a season centered around gratitude and connection, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the benefits of managed IT services and how technology supports small organizations, nonprofits, and mission-driven teams. Reliable IT isn’t just equipment and software — it’s the foundation that enables communication, protects important information, and helps organizations make a… Read more »
As the season of giving approaches, secure digital giving becomes essential for nonprofits, associations, and community organizations. From Thanksgiving through year-end, many organizations experience their highest volume of online donations — including charitable gifts, tithes, event contributions, and recurring giving enrollments. These donations support critical programs, community outreach, and year-end initiatives — but only if… Read more »
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work, communicate, and secure our data — but few people think about the technology behind it. Microsoft’s new AI superfactory marks a major shift in cloud infrastructure and AI capability, and it will directly influence how AI tools run for small organizations, nonprofits, associations, and mission-driven institutions. This advancement… Read more »
The FBI recently raised concerns about the strength of end-to-end encryption in popular messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Google Messages, iMessage, and Facebook Messenger. Notably, their argument is that encryption has become so effective that it can also protect criminals who use these platforms to communicate and plan illegal activity. While strong encryption is essential… Read more »
