VC3
VC3 has more than 25 years of experience providing a full range of Information Technology Solutions and Services to hundreds of municipalities and organizations throughout the country.
The technologies needed by our customers have changed many, many times over the years, but our focus has always stayed the same: marry the best technologies with our experienced and talented engineers, programmers, web designers and support specialists to deliver solutions that take our customers to the next level of productivity and results.
VC3 has earned the distinction of being ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for nine years in a row!
"We are very proud that we have remained one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina over the years. The sustainability of our corporate culture is very important to us and this survey allows us to keep moving in the right direction for our employees," Sandy Reeser, VC3 CEO.
AI Policies: A Seatbelt for Your AI Adoption
Cars are an essential part of our daily lives—and some cars are incredibly fun to drive. However, we can all agree that safety features such as seatbelts, airbags, and tire pressure monitors keep us safe as we use and enjoy cars. The exact same is true for AI. While we’re used to cars and have a long history with them, AI is still new and shiny. As our society navigates the intoxication phase of AI, we see new uses, tools, and innovations occurring every day while millions of people—from scientists and technologists to consumers just playing around with ChatGPT or Copilot—are relentlessly expe
Cars are an essential part of our daily lives—and some cars are incredibly fun to drive. However, we can all agree that safety features such as seatbelts, airbags, and tire pressure monitors keep us safe as we use and enjoy cars. The exact same is true for AI. While we’re used to cars and have a long history with them, AI is still new and shiny. As our society navigates the intoxication phase of AI, we see new uses, tools, and innovations occurring every day while millions of people—from scientists and technologists to consumers just playing around with ChatGPT or Copilot—are relentlessly experimenting. In all the fun, it’s easy to overlook the AI version of seatbelts: Policies. It’s likely you’re embracing AI in some way at your organization, and it’s easy to just start using tools without thinking about wider repercussions. That’s where some baseline AI policies can give you a seatbelt and an airbag before you go too far and introduce unnecessary risk into your organization. In this article, we discuss four essential AI policies that your organization needs to mitigate the risk of AI misuse.
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A 25-Point Cybersecurity Checklist: How Does Your Organization Rate?
You know cybersecurity is important. You hear about ransomware and cyberattacks nearly every day. And you sense that your current cybersecurity defenses may not defend you in case the worst happens.
You know cybersecurity is important. You hear about ransomware and cyberattacks nearly every day. And you sense that your current cybersecurity defenses may not defend you in case the worst happens.
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5 Overlooked CMMC Tips and Warnings for Contractors
During our recent webinar (CMMC 2.0 Explained: What Contractors Need to Prepare for in 2026), panelists shared some often overlooked tips and warnings for contractors that usually don’t get talked about in many CMMC discussions.
During our recent webinar (CMMC 2.0 Explained: What Contractors Need to Prepare for in 2026), panelists shared some often overlooked tips and warnings for contractors that usually don’t get talked about in many CMMC discussions.
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Windows Server 2016 End of Life: Risks, Deadlines, and Upgrade Options
On January 12, 2027, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 will reach its official end-of-life. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide security patches, bug fixes, or technical support. This leaves your systems exposed and vulnerable to cyberattacks, outages, and compliance issues.
On January 12, 2027, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 will reach its official end-of-life. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide security patches, bug fixes, or technical support. This leaves your systems exposed and vulnerable to cyberattacks, outages, and compliance issues.
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Cloud Migration in 2026: The 3 Critical Questions Every Business Leader Must Answer
Cloud migration used to primarily involve simple decisions such as, “Should we move our email to the cloud?” Today, cloud migrations are major business decisions tied to growing revenue, reducing risk, controlling costs, and staying competitive. Companies are actively and routinely leveraging the cloud to modernize IT systems with the goal of supporting everything from meeting regulatory requirements to creating better customer experiences.
Cloud migration used to primarily involve simple decisions such as, “Should we move our email to the cloud?” Today, cloud migrations are major business decisions tied to growing revenue, reducing risk, controlling costs, and staying competitive. Companies are actively and routinely leveraging the cloud to modernize IT systems with the goal of supporting everything from meeting regulatory requirements to creating better customer experiences.
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Microsoft 365 Protection: Strengthening Identity Security in Today’s Threat Landscape
Cybersecurity threats are evolving faster than ever. Attackers no longer rely solely on network-based intrusions — instead, they increasingly target identities: the usernames, passwords, and authentication patterns that grant access to critical systems. As credential theft becomes easier and more common, organizations need a more intelligent, proactive layer of defense.
Cybersecurity threats are evolving faster than ever. Attackers no longer rely solely on network-based intrusions — instead, they increasingly target identities: the usernames, passwords, and authentication patterns that grant access to critical systems. As credential theft becomes easier and more common, organizations need a more intelligent, proactive layer of defense.
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Why Third-Party Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace Backups Are Essential to Prevent Data Loss
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace make so many things easy. Essential applications all in one package. Anytime/anywhere access to information. Easy-to-use tools. It’s no wonder so many organizations benefit from these leading productivity suites—and why so many employees love them.
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace make so many things easy. Essential applications all in one package. Anytime/anywhere access to information. Easy-to-use tools. It’s no wonder so many organizations benefit from these leading productivity suites—and why so many employees love them.
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Reducing Operational Risk in Healthcare with Managed IT Support
Year after year, healthcare organizations grow technologically more complex. Multiple clinical systems. A wide variety of medical devices. Cloud services mixed with on-premises servers. Plus, these organizations must worry about increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, stricter compliance demands (with an update to HIPAA happening this year), and higher expectations for clinical workflow uptime. With so much at stake, even small IT disruptions can have outsized consequences. EHR outages, a ransomware attack, authentication system failures, or applications slowing to a crawl can affect patient
Year after year, healthcare organizations grow technologically more complex. Multiple clinical systems. A wide variety of medical devices. Cloud services mixed with on-premises servers. Plus, these organizations must worry about increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, stricter compliance demands (with an update to HIPAA happening this year), and higher expectations for clinical workflow uptime. With so much at stake, even small IT disruptions can have outsized consequences. EHR outages, a ransomware attack, authentication system failures, or applications slowing to a crawl can affect patient care, staff productivity and morale, and adherence to HIPAA requirements. The root cause underlying many of these issues is often a reactive and/or understaffed IT support model. Let’s do a deeper dive into some of the risks inherent in such a model.
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Navigating CMMC Changes in 2026: What You Need to Know
In 2026, CMMC is getting real. Until November 2025, CMMC always seemed to be on the horizon—coming soon, something to put off, nothing to worry about right now. While certain CMMC phases are still far off, CMMC Phase 1 is already here—with Phase 2 taking effect November 10, 2026. What does that mean for your organization in 2026? Documentation rigor, continuous compliance attestation, and requirements for tighter enforcement of CMMC controls all intensify this year—especially if Level 1 or Level 2 requirements apply to you. This article takes you through the most important CMMC changes in 2026
In 2026, CMMC is getting real. Until November 2025, CMMC always seemed to be on the horizon—coming soon, something to put off, nothing to worry about right now. While certain CMMC phases are still far off, CMMC Phase 1 is already here—with Phase 2 taking effect November 10, 2026. What does that mean for your organization in 2026? Documentation rigor, continuous compliance attestation, and requirements for tighter enforcement of CMMC controls all intensify this year—especially if Level 1 or Level 2 requirements apply to you. This article takes you through the most important CMMC changes in 2026 that will impact your organization’s ability to do business with the DoD. 🔎Need a CMMC refresher? Check out our CMMC guide.
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