Insights

Why Managed IT Is a Business Strategy, Not Just a Help Desk

For small and midsize businesses (SMBs), technology has become fundamental to nearly every part of the business, from serving customers and processing payments to managing data and keeping operations running. Yet many businesses still approach IT reactively, addressing issues when something breaks rather than managing technology as critical business infrastructure. Artificial intelligence is making that…

How Oversight Gaps Can Develop in Multiemployer Plans

Even in well-run multiemployer plans (“Plans”), oversight gaps can quietly grow over time. In many cases, these gaps are not the result of negligent or disengaged Boards. Rather, they emerge when too much reliance is placed on existing systems, familiarity and routine reduce visibility into how processes actually operate, or technical complexity discourages questions and…

Guide: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery – Strategic Insights for Operational Resilience

CMMC News: DoD Suspends Phase II Requirements: What Changes and What Doesn’t

Organizations following the latest CMMC news should be aware that on July 13, 2026, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced the immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II requirements, which had been scheduled to take effect on November 10, 2026. While the certification timeline has changed, Phase I self-assessment requirements remain fully in place. The DoD…

Navigating AI Security: Challenges and Best Practices

Artificial intelligence has moved from experiment to everyday business tool. As organizations accelerate AI adoption, AI security has become just as important as innovation. Employees now draft communications, analyze data and even write software with AI assistants — often faster than leadership can put guardrails in place. That speed is a genuine competitive advantage, but…

Audits, Fines and Ransomware: The High Cost of ‘Good Enough’ IT in Healthcare

Healthcare organizations operate in a complex environment; stakes are high and there is no margin for error. Cybersecurity in healthcare is no longer just an IT concern – it directly impacts patient safety, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day operations. Protecting sensitive patient data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous care have never been more important.   When organizations settle for “good enough” IT solutions (systems and support/delivery) that merely meet minimum standards, they…