Applied Tech
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.
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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Microsoft 365 Native Security vs. Third-Party Security Tools
Microsoft 365 Native Security vs. Third-Party Security Tools It usually starts with a simple question in a meeting. Someone realizes that Microsoft 365 already includes security tools like multifactor authentication, email filtering, and device protection. Not long after, someone else asks the obvious follow-up: If Microsoft already gives us security tools, why are we paying for anything else?
Microsoft 365 Native Security vs. Third-Party Security Tools It usually starts with a simple question in a meeting. Someone realizes that Microsoft 365 already includes security tools like multifactor authentication, email filtering, and device protection. Not long after, someone else asks the obvious follow-up: If Microsoft already gives us security tools, why are we paying for anything else?
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This Week In Cybersecurity | March 6th, 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 1st – March 6th. Hackers Leak Odido Customer Data After cybercrime group ShinyHunters recently stole data from Dutch telecom
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 1st – March 6th. Hackers Leak Odido Customer Data After cybercrime group ShinyHunters recently stole data from Dutch telecom
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What Is SIEM and How Does It Work?
What Is SIEM and How Does It Work? At some point, many IT teams realize they are spending more time sorting through alerts than actually responding to them. Logs live in different systems, security tools generate their own notifications, and determining whether an event truly matters can take longer than the investigation itself. As environments
What Is SIEM and How Does It Work? At some point, many IT teams realize they are spending more time sorting through alerts than actually responding to them. Logs live in different systems, security tools generate their own notifications, and determining whether an event truly matters can take longer than the investigation itself. As environments
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Co-Managed IT for Compliance-Heavy Industries
Co-Managed IT for Compliance-Heavy Industries Most IT leaders in compliance-heavy industries don’t worry about whether technology works; they worry about whether it can stand up to scrutiny. An unexpected audit request, a detailed security questionnaire, or regulators’ follow-up questions can quickly shift priorities. At the same time, employees still need access to systems; applications must stay online, and projects
Co-Managed IT for Compliance-Heavy Industries Most IT leaders in compliance-heavy industries don’t worry about whether technology works; they worry about whether it can stand up to scrutiny. An unexpected audit request, a detailed security questionnaire, or regulators’ follow-up questions can quickly shift priorities. At the same time, employees still need access to systems; applications must stay online, and projects
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This Week In Cybersecurity | February 27th, 2026
PayPal users have been receiving emails from the company regarding a data breach that involved password resets and unauthorized transactions in July of last year. The incident involved an attacker gaining access to PayPal’s systems and retaining access for approximately 5 months. Around 100 PayPal users were reportedly impacted by the attack with their names, contact information, business addresses, SSNs, and dates of birth
PayPal users have been receiving emails from the company regarding a data breach that involved password resets and unauthorized transactions in July of last year. The incident involved an attacker gaining access to PayPal’s systems and retaining access for approximately 5 months. Around 100 PayPal users were reportedly impacted by the attack with their names, contact information, business addresses, SSNs, and dates of birth
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IT Budget Management: Can an MSP Save Money For Your Business?
IT Budget Management: Can an MSP Save Money For Your Business? Managing technology costs is a constant challenge for businesses, especially as systems become more complex and cybersecurity risks continue to grow. From staffing and infrastructure to unexpected downtime and compliance requirements, IT expenses can quickly exceed what organizations anticipate. Many companies are exploring whether
IT Budget Management: Can an MSP Save Money For Your Business? Managing technology costs is a constant challenge for businesses, especially as systems become more complex and cybersecurity risks continue to grow. From staffing and infrastructure to unexpected downtime and compliance requirements, IT expenses can quickly exceed what organizations anticipate. Many companies are exploring whether
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When to Shift from Break-Fix to Managed IT
When to Shift from Break-Fix to Managed IT Most organizations don’t sit down and deliberately choose a break-fix IT strategy. It usually happens gradually. When a server goes down, someone reaches out for support, the issue gets resolved, and the team moves on. For a time, that feels practical and efficient. However, as the business grows and technology becomes
When to Shift from Break-Fix to Managed IT Most organizations don’t sit down and deliberately choose a break-fix IT strategy. It usually happens gradually. When a server goes down, someone reaches out for support, the issue gets resolved, and the team moves on. For a time, that feels practical and efficient. However, as the business grows and technology becomes
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This Week In Cybersecurity | February 20th, 2026
Fintech company Figure was listed on the ShinyHunters cybercrime gang’s leak site after the company allegedly refused to pay a ransom demand. The 2.56GB of stolen data includes the information of nearly 1 million customer accounts and was reportedly obtained after a Figure employee was tricked by a social engineering attack. The exposed data includes names, contact information, physical addresses, birth dates, and, according to an
Fintech company Figure was listed on the ShinyHunters cybercrime gang’s leak site after the company allegedly refused to pay a ransom demand. The 2.56GB of stolen data includes the information of nearly 1 million customer accounts and was reportedly obtained after a Figure employee was tricked by a social engineering attack. The exposed data includes names, contact information, physical addresses, birth dates, and, according to an
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