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How ‘We’ll Fix It Later’ Turns Into Summer Fire Drills

June 15, 2026

Choosing a reactive IT strategy may not seem risky at first glance. Most technology problems begin as minor annoyances: a device runs slower than usual, a warning pops up, or something just feels off even though...

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Is Data Security Your Top Priority?

June 12, 2026

There's an interesting disconnect happening in the business world right now. Most IT leaders say data security is their top priority when upgrading or modernizing systems. In fact, nearly seven in ten put it at...

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The Zero Trust Security System

June 10, 2026

Zero trust is quickly becoming one of the most important cybersecurity strategies for businesses of all sizes. As data protection requirements continue to grow, many organizations are moving toward zero trust as...

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The Longest Day of the Year and You’re Still Out of Time

June 08, 2026

Every year, late June brings the longest day of the year—extra daylight, more usable hours, and, in theory, more time to get everything done. But for most business owners, it rarely feels that simple. Even...

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Is This the Top Productivity App in Windows 11?

June 05, 2026

If you use Windows every day for work, I've got a question for you: What's the one app you couldn't do without? According to Microsoft's latest marketing, the answer should be Microsoft Copilot. They're...

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Don’t Trust AI With This Security Essential

June 03, 2026

Let me start with a question: If you needed a strong password, would you ask AI to create one for you? At first, that seems like a sensible idea. Tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can write reports, draft emails,...

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School’s Out, Cybercriminals Are In

June 01, 2026

School is out, and for many professionals, that means the workday looks very different than it did a few weeks ago. Maybe you're starting earlier so you can finish sooner. Maybe you're working from home more, with a...

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What California Businesses Need to Know About Cyber Insurance

May 28, 2026

Over the past couple of years, cyber insurance requirements have changed dramatically, and a lot of businesses in the Orange County area are scrambling to figure out what they need. As it turns out, ransomware...

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It’s Time to Govern Your Team’s AI Use

May 27, 2026

It's time to govern your team's AI use Let me ask you a slightly uncomfortable question. Do you know which AI tools your team is using at work… and what they're putting into them? Most business owners I...

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