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.
Navigating the 2026 HIPAA Security Rule Changes
HIPAA’s Security Rule changes so little that it’s easy to set your compliance strategy on autopilot and let it coast. However, one of the rare changes to these requirements is happening soon. What does soon mean? It’s hard to say—but industry experts believe the changes will take effect in late 2026 or early 2027 because some key milestones have been completed that indicate a final rule publication is coming. While that seems far off, in the world of business that’s right around the corner. And these aren’t minor changes. They’re significant and may require a great deal of work, especially if
HIPAA’s Security Rule changes so little that it’s easy to set your compliance strategy on autopilot and let it coast. However, one of the rare changes to these requirements is happening soon. What does soon mean? It’s hard to say—but industry experts believe the changes will take effect in late 2026 or early 2027 because some key milestones have been completed that indicate a final rule publication is coming. While that seems far off, in the world of business that’s right around the corner. And these aren’t minor changes. They’re significant and may require a great deal of work, especially if you take advantage of HIPAA’s many “optional” requirements and exceptions. What does significant mean? Think mandatory encryption, required multifactor authentication, and the elimination of the long-standing "addressable" safeguard category that many organizations lean on to avoid implementing certain controls. This article walks through 10 of the most important proposed changes, what they mean in plain terms, and what your organization may need to do to remain compliant once the updated final rule takes effect.
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5 Emerging Examples of How AI Can Benefit Municipalities Today
Many municipalities dabble in AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot, but they are hitting a wall—wondering what else AI can do for them other than answer general questions and draft documents.
Many municipalities dabble in AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot, but they are hitting a wall—wondering what else AI can do for them other than answer general questions and draft documents.
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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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