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Holiday Tech Etiquette For Small Businesses (Or: How Not To Accidentally Ruin Someone’s Day)

The holidays are stressful enough without technology tripping you up. Customers are trying to squeeze in last-minute errands, employees are juggling family schedules and everyone’s expectations are cranked up to 11. The last thing you want is to accidentally frustrate...

Holiday Scams In Disguise: What To Watch Out For When Donating Online

Even in good times, scammers circle around generosity. But during the holidays, when giving increases and emotions run high, they truly pounce. A few years ago, a massive telefunding fraud was shut down after authorities discovered that the perpetrators had made 1.3...

Tech Wins That Actually Made Small Business Life Easier This Year

Every year, there’s a new flood of apps, gadgets and “game-changing” technology. Most of it feels more like a distraction than a breakthrough. But this year, a few simple tools actually lived up to the hype – saving small business owners time, money and the occasional...
Why Wholesale Distributors Need a MSP

Why Wholesale Distributors Need a MSP

Every pallet scan, ASN upload, and midnight EDI tender relies on always‑up tech. When supply‑chain platform Blue Yonder was locked by ransomware in late 2024, grocery and coffee chains had to revert to paper just to keep shelves stocked.AP News Even brief outages are...

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Why Power & Water Utilities Need a Grid‑Grade MSP

Why Power & Water Utilities Need a Grid‑Grade MSP

Lights, pumps, and meters can’t wait for IT to reboot. Yet 67 % of energy and utility organizations were hit by ransomware in 2024, holding steady at crisis levels, while utility‑specific attacks jumped another 42 % year‑over‑year. Sophos NewsInfosecurity Magazine At...

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Why Retail Needs a MSP ready for check-out

Why Retail Needs a MSP ready for check-out

A frozen POS, lagging connection, or hijacked loyalty database can empty carts faster than any competitor. In 2024, retail was among the top three sectors hit by ransomware, and 56 % of successful attacks encrypted data — slightly below the cross‑industry average but...

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