Centre Technologies
As a trusted IT partner for well over a decade, Centre is recognized for its local experience and enterprise-grade cloud and cybersecurity solutions.
Centre is committed to helping organizations harness the power of technology to maximize their operational efficiency and exceed their business goals.
- Tailored IT Blueprint™ (business technology ecosystem)
- 24x7 Secure Managed Services
- 24x7 Managed Threat Containment (SOCaaS)
- Secure by Default Microsoft 365
- Business Continuity solutions
- Cloud Readiness Assessments
- Cloud Migrations
- Microsoft Azure (IaaS)
- Secure Private Cloud Hosting
- Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS)
- Cloud Security (CDR)
- Network Security (NDR)
- End-Point Device Security (EDR)
- Employee Security Awareness Training
- Continuous Security Assessments
- Managed Backups
- Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS)
PROVEN EXPERTISE:
- SOC 2 Type II
- DellEMC Platinum Partner
- Gold Microsoft Partner
- Cisco Partner Select Certified
- Citrix Premier Service Provider
- RingCentral Certified Communications Professional
- Microsoft Partner Gold Datacenter
- Microsoft Partner Gold Cloud Platform
- Microsoft Partner Gold Cloud Productivity
- Microsoft Partner Silver Messaging
- Microsoft Partner Gold Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions
- Microsoft Partner Gold Enterprise Mobility Management
RECOGNITIONS:
- Inc. 5000
- MSPmentor® 501
- FastTech 50
- CRN Next-Gen 250
- CRN Fast Growth 150
- CRN Solution Provider 5000
- HBJ List of "Largest Houston-Area Cyber Security Companies"
- Dallas/Fort Worth's Best and Brightest® Companies to Work For
- Houston's Best and Brightest Companies® to Work For
- Houston Chronicle Top Work Places
- HBJ Fast 100
Business Central for Manufacturing: The Five Areas that Carry Weight
Most manufacturers I meet are not looking for software. At the end of the day, they're looking for an answer to a question that their current system cannot answer: what did that job actually cost, and can we promise the customer a date we will hit? Business Central answers both, but only if the manufacturing side of the product is set up deliberately rather than switched on and hoped for the best.
Most manufacturers I meet are not looking for software. At the end of the day, they're looking for an answer to a question that their current system cannot answer: what did that job actually cost, and can we promise the customer a date we will hit? Business Central answers both, but only if the manufacturing side of the product is set up deliberately rather than switched on and hoped for the best.
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Manufacturing Company Strengthens DoD Compliance and Secure Operations with a Trusted IT Partner
A San Antonio-based manufacturer specializing in aircraft parts supports customers across the defense sector and works with organizations that require strict security controls for sensitive information. As a long-time technology partner, Centre Technologies has provided strategic guidance and secure infrastructure solutions alongside simple day-today IT support that helps them stay compliant while focusing on its core business.
A San Antonio-based manufacturer specializing in aircraft parts supports customers across the defense sector and works with organizations that require strict security controls for sensitive information. As a long-time technology partner, Centre Technologies has provided strategic guidance and secure infrastructure solutions alongside simple day-today IT support that helps them stay compliant while focusing on its core business.
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Balancing Security and Uptime in Modern Manufacturing
Every minute of downtime costs money. Production schedules slip. Customer expectations become harder to meet. Revenue can take a hit long before systems are restored. The root cause of all this? Production environments have become more connected while cyber threats have become more disruptive. Recent guidance from NIST says manufacturers need to focus on operational resilience as IT and operational technology become increasingly connected. The goal at the end of the day is to maintain uptime because your security is working.
Every minute of downtime costs money. Production schedules slip. Customer expectations become harder to meet. Revenue can take a hit long before systems are restored. The root cause of all this? Production environments have become more connected while cyber threats have become more disruptive. Recent guidance from NIST says manufacturers need to focus on operational resilience as IT and operational technology become increasingly connected. The goal at the end of the day is to maintain uptime because your security is working.
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Cyber Insurance in 2027: 5 Questions Every Business Should Ask
Cyber attacks are increasing. This isn't a new statistic, and to be honest, you're probably groaning to yourself, saying "I know this." We get it, you know there are risks. But the more sinister risk people don't often consider is how they're meeting cyber insurance requirements while things continue to evolve into uncharted, AI-riddled waters. Recent cyber insurance trends show that renewals are becoming evidence reviews. Insurers increasingly want proof that security controls are deployed, enforced, monitored, and documented before extending favorable coverage terms. At the same time, AI-dri
Cyber attacks are increasing. This isn't a new statistic, and to be honest, you're probably groaning to yourself, saying "I know this." We get it, you know there are risks. But the more sinister risk people don't often consider is how they're meeting cyber insurance requirements while things continue to evolve into uncharted, AI-riddled waters. Recent cyber insurance trends show that renewals are becoming evidence reviews. Insurers increasingly want proof that security controls are deployed, enforced, monitored, and documented before extending favorable coverage terms. At the same time, AI-driven fraud continues to increase the financial risk associated with cyber incidents. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about cyber insurance coverage, and its gaps.
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Copilot Cowork vs. Claude Cowork: Choosing the Right AI Agent for Your Business
Choosing between Copilot Cowork and Claude Cowork is less about which AI is better and more about the environment your business relies on. Both platforms were built around the same goal: helping employees delegate work instead of spending time managing tasks. While they share a common foundation and vision for both engines , Copilot Cowork is designed to maximize value inside the Microsoft ecosystem, whereas Claude Cowork is built for flexibility across files, tools, and research workflows. The right choice depends on where your data lives and how your teams work, instead of just the outcomes
Choosing between Copilot Cowork and Claude Cowork is less about which AI is better and more about the environment your business relies on. Both platforms were built around the same goal: helping employees delegate work instead of spending time managing tasks. While they share a common foundation and vision for both engines , Copilot Cowork is designed to maximize value inside the Microsoft ecosystem, whereas Claude Cowork is built for flexibility across files, tools, and research workflows. The right choice depends on where your data lives and how your teams work, instead of just the outcomes you want AI to achieve.
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Native AI Is Changing Business Central and Power BI
Accounting teams are expected to provide answers quickly, but many still spend too much time trying to confirm which numbers are correct. As Microsoft continues to connect Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, and Copilot natively in each platform, finance and accounting teams are getting a faster path from financial data to business insight. The teams seeing the greatest return from AI are shortening the distance between a question and an answer. Here's how to automate getting siloed information into one place using native AI within Microsoft systems (plus some bonus updates on what's to c
Accounting teams are expected to provide answers quickly, but many still spend too much time trying to confirm which numbers are correct. As Microsoft continues to connect Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, and Copilot natively in each platform, finance and accounting teams are getting a faster path from financial data to business insight. The teams seeing the greatest return from AI are shortening the distance between a question and an answer. Here's how to automate getting siloed information into one place using native AI within Microsoft systems (plus some bonus updates on what's to come from Microsoft).
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The Hidden Cost of Poor IT Support on Active Job Sites
Construction companies make money when projects keep moving. When technology works the way it should, your crews stay productive so owners and project managers make faster decisions. When technology struggles to keep up, the impact is felt far beyond the IT department. Poor IT support slows communication and creates the kind of confusion that makes it harder for teams to deliver projects on time. Companies that invest in reliable and proactive IT support are better equipped to protect productivity and reduce risk in the long run.
Construction companies make money when projects keep moving. When technology works the way it should, your crews stay productive so owners and project managers make faster decisions. When technology struggles to keep up, the impact is felt far beyond the IT department. Poor IT support slows communication and creates the kind of confusion that makes it harder for teams to deliver projects on time. Companies that invest in reliable and proactive IT support are better equipped to protect productivity and reduce risk in the long run.
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Reducing IT Burdens and Strengthening Security for a Growing Construction Business
As a growing construction company managing complex projects across multiple job sites, they needed more than a vendor to resolve support tickets. Leadership wanted a strategic technology partner that could reduce the burden of IT management while improving responsiveness and strengthening their cybersecurity so they had a clear roadmap for future growth. By taking a proactive approach to support, security, and planning, Centre Technologies helped free internal resources to focus on delivering successful projects while building a stronger technology foundation for this construction company's fu
As a growing construction company managing complex projects across multiple job sites, they needed more than a vendor to resolve support tickets. Leadership wanted a strategic technology partner that could reduce the burden of IT management while improving responsiveness and strengthening their cybersecurity so they had a clear roadmap for future growth. By taking a proactive approach to support, security, and planning, Centre Technologies helped free internal resources to focus on delivering successful projects while building a stronger technology foundation for this construction company's future.
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