Proof Over Promises: A Vendor Risk Checklist for SMB Software
Article summary: SMBs often approve “small” software add-ons based on reassuring security language. The risk is that these tools can gain ongoing access to sensitive data and quietly expand vendor risk. A vendor risk checklist that demands proof replaces vague promises with verifiable answers about controls, data handling, access, and incident readiness. The riskiest software... Source
Article summary: SMBs often approve “small” software add-ons based on reassuring security language. The risk is that these tools can gain ongoing access to sensitive data and quietly expand vendor risk. A vendor risk checklist that demands proof replaces vague promises with verifiable answers about controls, data handling, access, and incident readiness. The riskiest software... Source
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SharePoint for Commercial Real Estate Teams
Commercial real estate (CRE) deals generate a huge volume of documents, leases, contracts, financial reports, property inspections, and due diligence files. Managing these files efficiently is critical, but many firms struggle with scattered storage, inconsistent naming conventions, and limited access for brokers and support staff. If your team is spending too much time searching for
Commercial real estate (CRE) deals generate a huge volume of documents, leases, contracts, financial reports, property inspections, and due diligence files. Managing these files efficiently is critical, but many firms struggle with scattered storage, inconsistent naming conventions, and limited access for brokers and support staff. If your team is spending too much time searching for
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IT GOAT Recognized on Cloudtango’s MSP Select 2026
IT GOAT Recognized on Cloudtango’s MSP Select 2026 Award Highlights Excellence in IT Service Delivery, Customer Satisfaction, and Innovation As businesses continue to rely on an expanding network of cloud providers and increasingly complex supply chains, IT environments have become more interconnected—and more vulnerable. A single point of failure can now trigger widespread disruptions. At
IT GOAT Recognized on Cloudtango’s MSP Select 2026 Award Highlights Excellence in IT Service Delivery, Customer Satisfaction, and Innovation As businesses continue to rely on an expanding network of cloud providers and increasingly complex supply chains, IT environments have become more interconnected—and more vulnerable. A single point of failure can now trigger widespread disruptions. At
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What DFW SMBs Get Wrong About Moving to the Cloud
For small and midsize businesses across North Texas, cloud adoption is no longer a trend—it’s a foundation for growth, resilience, and agility. Yet many DFW organizations still approach cloud migration with hesitation, often due to outdated assumptions or one-size-fits-all thinking. This uncertainty slows digital transformation and increases the risk of misconfigured environments or failed deployments.
For small and midsize businesses across North Texas, cloud adoption is no longer a trend—it’s a foundation for growth, resilience, and agility. Yet many DFW organizations still approach cloud migration with hesitation, often due to outdated assumptions or one-size-fits-all thinking. This uncertainty slows digital transformation and increases the risk of misconfigured environments or failed deployments.
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Spotlight: Travis Jones on Innovation, Modernization, and the Future of IT
After more than two decades at Cisco, Travis Jones has returned to Computer Solutions in a newly created role: Chief Innovation Officer. The position reflects a broader shift within the company. As technology evolves faster than ever, Computer Solutions is investing in leadership that helps both the company and its customers stay ahead of what’s ... Read more
After more than two decades at Cisco, Travis Jones has returned to Computer Solutions in a newly created role: Chief Innovation Officer. The position reflects a broader shift within the company. As technology evolves faster than ever, Computer Solutions is investing in leadership that helps both the company and its customers stay ahead of what’s ... Read more
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What’s Changing with Microsoft 365 in Summer 2026 (and Why Now Is the Time to Act)
Microsoft is rolling out two of its most significant commercial changes in years, and they’re landing just months apart. Starting May 1, a new top-tier licensing suite called Microsoft 365...
Microsoft is rolling out two of its most significant commercial changes in years, and they’re landing just months apart. Starting May 1, a new top-tier licensing suite called Microsoft 365...
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Meet Octavia Erkins: Sr. Power BI Subject Matter Expert @ Centre
At Centre, we love spotlighting the people who turn complex challenges into clarity for our customers — and this month’s feature, Octavia, does exactly that. With a rare blend of analytical sharpness and creative instinct, she brings a fresh, modern approach to how Centre empowers customers through data. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy and innovation, where accurate reporting, smarter data models, and thoughtful design come together to deepen understanding for both internal teams and our clients.
At Centre, we love spotlighting the people who turn complex challenges into clarity for our customers — and this month’s feature, Octavia, does exactly that. With a rare blend of analytical sharpness and creative instinct, she brings a fresh, modern approach to how Centre empowers customers through data. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy and innovation, where accurate reporting, smarter data models, and thoughtful design come together to deepen understanding for both internal teams and our clients.
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Hybrid Cloud 101: A Flexible Option for Small Business IT
Global spending on public cloud services is upmore than 20% year-over-year, showing strong continued demand. But not all distributed environments are equally effective. Between private cloud, public cloud, and hybrid cloud infrastructure, how do you choose the best setup for your business?
Global spending on public cloud services is upmore than 20% year-over-year, showing strong continued demand. But not all distributed environments are equally effective. Between private cloud, public cloud, and hybrid cloud infrastructure, how do you choose the best setup for your business?
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Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attacks are Increasing: How to Spot the Warning Signs
Quick Security Reminder: Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are increasing across organizations of all sizes and industries. Understanding how these scams work—and how to recognize the warning signs—can help protect your organization from costly fraud. It often starts with a simple email that looks completely normal—an urgent request from a manager, a vendor asking
Quick Security Reminder: Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are increasing across organizations of all sizes and industries. Understanding how these scams work—and how to recognize the warning signs—can help protect your organization from costly fraud. It often starts with a simple email that looks completely normal—an urgent request from a manager, a vendor asking
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Minimum-Viable Hybrid: Running Mixed Environments
Sometimes even the oldest adage can apply to the latest in tech. “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” is the equivalent of today’s “don’t put all your workloads in one place.” That’s why Netrio has developed this three-part blog series about workload placement.
Sometimes even the oldest adage can apply to the latest in tech. “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” is the equivalent of today’s “don’t put all your workloads in one place.” That’s why Netrio has developed this three-part blog series about workload placement.
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