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Our mission is simple; to be the most proactive managed IT and security services provider in Midwest. With a culture aligned to run alongside your fast-paced and dynamic environment, you can trust us to support your mission-critical technologies while you focus on your core business.
Applied Tech is headquartered in Madison, WI with additional offices in Waukesha, WI and Wausau, WI. We work as a team to provide responsive and comprehensive business IT support customized to fit your company’s current need, future plans, and budget.
Our team and our services are constantly evolving to provide our clients with the technology tools they need to run their businesses better. Give us a call or check out our website to learn more.
If you ask our customers why they chose us and why they stay with us (we have an extraordinary 95 percent retention rate), they will tell you it is because Applied Tech works hard at being a trusted partner to help them beat the competition by being faster, better, stronger – and strategic.
Before we do anything, we listen and learn about your business to understand the issues you face and where you want your company to go. In addition to having affordable rates, we pride ourselves on building long- term business relationships that help meet your technology needs today and in the future.
Specific industries in which we specialize include: healthcare, commercial & residential real estate management, science & technology, financial, legal, manufacturing, construction, government agencies, education, non-profit organizations and trade associations to name a few.
This Week In Cybersecurity | March 27th, 2026
This Week in Cybersecurity Each week at Applied Tech we recap the biggest cybersecurity news headlines from the week to keep you informed and ready to face the latest threats. Here’s your breakdown for the week of March 21st – March 27th. A Cyberattack That Stranded US Drivers A cyberattack on US vehicle breathalyzer company Intoxalock experienced
This Week in Cybersecurity Each week at Applied Tech we recap the biggest cybersecurity news headlines from the week to keep you informed and ready to face the latest threats. Here’s your breakdown for the week of March 21st – March 27th. A Cyberattack That Stranded US Drivers A cyberattack on US vehicle breathalyzer company Intoxalock experienced
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Defining Clear Responsibilities in a Co-Managed IT Model
Defining Clear Responsibilities in a Co-Managed IT Model A co-managed IT model brings together your internal team and a managed services provider to share responsibility for systems, support, and planning. That shared model creates flexibility, but it also requires structure. When roles aren’t clearly defined, even capable teams can overlap or leave gaps. This can easily lead to slower
Defining Clear Responsibilities in a Co-Managed IT Model A co-managed IT model brings together your internal team and a managed services provider to share responsibility for systems, support, and planning. That shared model creates flexibility, but it also requires structure. When roles aren’t clearly defined, even capable teams can overlap or leave gaps. This can easily lead to slower
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10 Layers of Cybersecurity Every Small Business Should Implement
10 Layers of Cybersecurity Every Small Business Should Implement In today’s digital landscape, relying on a single security measure is like locking your front door but leaving every window wide open. At Applied Tech, we’ve seen the evolution of the threat: modern corporate cybercrime is no longer a hobby for hackers, but a sophisticated, business-like
10 Layers of Cybersecurity Every Small Business Should Implement In today’s digital landscape, relying on a single security measure is like locking your front door but leaving every window wide open. At Applied Tech, we’ve seen the evolution of the threat: modern corporate cybercrime is no longer a hobby for hackers, but a sophisticated, business-like
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What Proactive IT Support Looks Like Behind the Scenes
What Proactive IT Support Looks Like Behind the Scenes Most teams don’t spend much time thinking about IT when things are working. They log in, get to what they need, and move on with their day. When that happens consistently, it usually means the environment is being managed with more intention than people realize. What’s happening in the
What Proactive IT Support Looks Like Behind the Scenes Most teams don’t spend much time thinking about IT when things are working. They log in, get to what they need, and move on with their day. When that happens consistently, it usually means the environment is being managed with more intention than people realize. What’s happening in the
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This Week In Cybersecurity | March 20th, 2026
This Week in Cybersecurity Each week at Applied Tech we recap the biggest cybersecurity news headlines from the week to keep you informed and ready to face the latest threats. Here’s your breakdown for the week of March 14th – March 20th. Earthbound Breach Earthbound Holding LLC, parent company of Earthbound Trading Company, has disclosed a data
This Week in Cybersecurity Each week at Applied Tech we recap the biggest cybersecurity news headlines from the week to keep you informed and ready to face the latest threats. Here’s your breakdown for the week of March 14th – March 20th. Earthbound Breach Earthbound Holding LLC, parent company of Earthbound Trading Company, has disclosed a data
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How to Prevent Large-Scale IT Outages
How to Prevent Large-Scale IT Outages Outages usually don’t start with something dramatic. It’s more often a routine change, a patch that didn’t behave as expected, or a system that had been running fine until it suddenly wasn’t. By the time teams realize what’s happening, work is already slowing down. Well-known incidents like the CrowdStrike
How to Prevent Large-Scale IT Outages Outages usually don’t start with something dramatic. It’s more often a routine change, a patch that didn’t behave as expected, or a system that had been running fine until it suddenly wasn’t. By the time teams realize what’s happening, work is already slowing down. Well-known incidents like the CrowdStrike
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Mastering Microsoft Copilot: Tips for Everyday Productivity
Mastering Microsoft Copilot: Tips for Everyday Productivity Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a buzzword anymore. It’s already reshaping how we work, collaborate, and make decisions. At the center of this transformation is Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered assistant built right into the Microsoft 365 apps your team uses every day. Whether you’re drafting an email, building reports, summarizing meetings, or preparing presentations, Copilot can
Mastering Microsoft Copilot: Tips for Everyday Productivity Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a buzzword anymore. It’s already reshaping how we work, collaborate, and make decisions. At the center of this transformation is Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered assistant built right into the Microsoft 365 apps your team uses every day. Whether you’re drafting an email, building reports, summarizing meetings, or preparing presentations, Copilot can
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Compliance-Driven Security vs. Risk-Driven Security
Compliance-Driven Security vs. Risk-Driven Security: In many organizations, security conversations begin with compliance. A team prepares for an audit, implements the required controls, and documents policies to meet a framework’s expectations. When the audit passes, it’s easy to assume the organization’s security posture is in good shape. At some point, though, teams usually start asking a more practical
Compliance-Driven Security vs. Risk-Driven Security: In many organizations, security conversations begin with compliance. A team prepares for an audit, implements the required controls, and documents policies to meet a framework’s expectations. When the audit passes, it’s easy to assume the organization’s security posture is in good shape. At some point, though, teams usually start asking a more practical
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This Week In Cybersecurity | March 13th, 2026
This Week in Cybersecurity Each week at Applied Tech we recap the biggest cybersecurity news headlines from the week to keep you informed and ready to face the latest threats. Here’s your breakdown for the week of March 7th – March 13th. Ericsson US Branch Data Breach Ericsson’s US branch released a data breach notification
This Week in Cybersecurity Each week at Applied Tech we recap the biggest cybersecurity news headlines from the week to keep you informed and ready to face the latest threats. Here’s your breakdown for the week of March 7th – March 13th. Ericsson US Branch Data Breach Ericsson’s US branch released a data breach notification
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