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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...
New $200 Million Cybersecurity Grant for Schools & Libraries: A FCC Initiative
In an era where cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program is a beacon of hope. This groundbreaking initiative by the FCC aims to allocate up to $200 million over three years to bolster the...