Elevity
Elevity is a combination of the words “elevate” and “security.” Elevate represents our aspiration to take your business to the next level through amazing technology strategy. Security references our focus on protecting you from crippling cyberattacks with the right tools and training.
We provide technology management services that include strategy development, cybersecurity, preventative network maintenance, user support, and technology solutions.
The Elevity Emerging Solutions Committee evaluates and deploys the correct mix of solutions for our clients. This committee acts as a team of CIOs. They are always looking for what’s next and ensuring that our client’s businesses are ahead of the curve.
Elevity helps businesses of all kinds, but we have the specific experience and knowledge to assist organizations in healthcare, manufacturing, legal, and professional services verticals. Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, we have technology solutions for you. We offer services from project work to being an outsourced IT Team.
We have offices in Appleton WI, Madison WI, Brookfield WI, Geneva IL, Columbus OH, and Indianapolis IN.
What Is Zero Trust Security? A New Paradigm in Cybersecurity
Cyberthreats are evolving at a pace most organizations simply can’t keep up with. As attackers leverage automation and artificial intelligence to scale their operations, the old “castle and moat” security mindset no longer stands a chance. In fact, according to Microsoft’s 2025 Digital Defense Report, AI‑generated phishing attacks are now 4.5 times more effective than traditional phishing attempts — a shift they call, “the most significant change in phishing over the last year.”
Cyberthreats are evolving at a pace most organizations simply can’t keep up with. As attackers leverage automation and artificial intelligence to scale their operations, the old “castle and moat” security mindset no longer stands a chance. In fact, according to Microsoft’s 2025 Digital Defense Report, AI‑generated phishing attacks are now 4.5 times more effective than traditional phishing attempts — a shift they call, “the most significant change in phishing over the last year.”
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How to Choose a Managed Technology Provider
Choosing the right managed technology provider is more than a tech decision—it’s a business strategy. The right partner will not only keep your systems running but also help you plan for growth, strengthen cybersecurity and prepare for the unexpected. So, what should you ask before making this critical choice? Here are seven essential questions to guide your decision.
Choosing the right managed technology provider is more than a tech decision—it’s a business strategy. The right partner will not only keep your systems running but also help you plan for growth, strengthen cybersecurity and prepare for the unexpected. So, what should you ask before making this critical choice? Here are seven essential questions to guide your decision.
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Virus, Ransomware, Malware — Is There a Difference?
Cyber threats aren’t just an IT problem—they’re a business problem. And while terms like virus, malware and ransomware get thrown around a lot, they’re not interchangeable. Each one works a little differently, but all can wreak havoc on your systems, your data and your bottom line.
Cyber threats aren’t just an IT problem—they’re a business problem. And while terms like virus, malware and ransomware get thrown around a lot, they’re not interchangeable. Each one works a little differently, but all can wreak havoc on your systems, your data and your bottom line.
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Multifactor Authentication: Why MFA Is Essential for Business Cybersecurity
Think passwords are enough to keep hackers out? Think again. Over 99.9% of compromised accounts lack multifactor authentication (MFA) protection—and that’s no coincidence. Cybercriminals know that a single password is easy to steal, guess or crack.
Think passwords are enough to keep hackers out? Think again. Over 99.9% of compromised accounts lack multifactor authentication (MFA) protection—and that’s no coincidence. Cybercriminals know that a single password is easy to steal, guess or crack.
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Top IT Challenges Businesses Faced in 2025 and How to Overcome Them in 2026
As technology advances, so do the challenges businesses face in keeping their IT environments secure, efficient and resilient. In 2025, organizations grappled with everything from phishing attacks and hijacked MFA tokens to outdated infrastructure and the growing threat of AI-driven cybercrime. These issues didn’t just create headaches—they put data, operations and reputations at risk.
As technology advances, so do the challenges businesses face in keeping their IT environments secure, efficient and resilient. In 2025, organizations grappled with everything from phishing attacks and hijacked MFA tokens to outdated infrastructure and the growing threat of AI-driven cybercrime. These issues didn’t just create headaches—they put data, operations and reputations at risk.
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Top 6 Business Technology Trends to Watch in 2026
Technology never stands still—and neither should your business. As we head into 2026, new innovations are reshaping how companies operate, protect data, and plan for growth. From smarter AI to stronger cybersecurity and strategic IT partnerships, these trends aren’t just buzzwords—they’re practical solutions that can help small and mid-sized businesses stay competitive.
Technology never stands still—and neither should your business. As we head into 2026, new innovations are reshaping how companies operate, protect data, and plan for growth. From smarter AI to stronger cybersecurity and strategic IT partnerships, these trends aren’t just buzzwords—they’re practical solutions that can help small and mid-sized businesses stay competitive.
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What Cyber Insurance Auditors Want to See – and How Elevity Prepares You
Preparing for a cyber insurance audit can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Auditors want to see clear evidence that your organization takes cybersecurity seriously and has safeguards in place to reduce risk.
Preparing for a cyber insurance audit can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Auditors want to see clear evidence that your organization takes cybersecurity seriously and has safeguards in place to reduce risk.
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