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3 Flavors: Where to Incorporate Automation in Your Org
Automation is no longer a future concept—it's already deeply embedded in many areas of IT, from network management to cybersecurity operations. But how automation is implemented varies widely across organizations. There is no...
Why Subscription-Based IT Makes Sense in a Post-COVID World
Since 2020, the cost of technology has surged—rising 200% to 300% across many hardware and software categories. Whether you're refreshing endpoints, renewing licenses, or scaling infrastructure, IT spending is hitting new highs year after year. For most organizations,...
1st DOGE Domino Begin to Fall in US States
Governor DeSantis (FL) recently sent almost $1 billion in unspent funding to DOGE. Additionally, the Governor issued a statement to all county and municipal entities notifying them of upcoming reviews of spending to ensure their use of funds align with the state's...
Federal Funding Freeze: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Future Funding
Article Credit: Innov8tive Strategies LLC and Nyaesia Campbell The nonprofit and municipal sectors face a critical moment as we approach Monday's federal court hearing on the temporary funding freeze that has sent shockwaves through the charitable community. While the...
Financial Aid Fraud, Disappearing Dollars & Scamming Students
As colleges increasingly embrace online and hybrid learning models, they face an emerging and serious threat: ghost students. These fraudulent individuals or fake identities exploit the education system by enrolling in online courses and often receiving federal...
Attacking US Utilities & OT Environments
A common misconception in operational technology (OT) is that cyberattacks predominantly target IT systems, leaving physical infrastructure relatively secure. However, recent attacks on utilities and manufacturing sectors reveal a troubling reality—cybercriminals are...