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Network Management, Inc. has been serving the Virginia area since 1994, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Why the LexisNexis Security Failure is a Wake-Up Call for Small Business

Why the LexisNexis Security Failure is a Wake-Up Call for Small Business

Towards the end of February of this year, LexisNexis Legal & Professional fell victim to a data breach in which the responsible party accessed the data analytics company’s Amazon Web Services infrastructure due to an unpatched application. While the data leak itself was (according to LexisNexis L&P, at least) relatively minimal, this breach presents an opportunity to reiterate the importance...

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5 Tips to Master Generative AI Proficiency for Small Business Growth

5 Tips to Master Generative AI Proficiency for Small Business Growth

Generative AI has officially moved from being a "cool experiment" to an engine for small business growth. In 2026, the gap between businesses that use AI and those that don't is no longer about "tech-savviness"—it’s about operational survival. (more…)

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How Even Your Firewall Can Be a Growth Engine for Your Business

How Even Your Firewall Can Be a Growth Engine for Your Business

Firewalls used to be simple defensive tools that consisted of antivirus, web filtering, and intrusion protection, but they are far more complex (and far more powerful) these days. In fact, they can serve an entirely different purpose in addition to network security. You can transform a well-configured firewall into a growth lever to harness the vast amounts of data they...

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Did You Know Microsoft Word Offers Essential Accessibility Features?

Did You Know Microsoft Word Offers Essential Accessibility Features?

Accessibility is a major topic in modern technology, as it benefits everyone involved. Not only does it allow a team member to participate productively in the workplace without obstacles, but it also gives an employer access to a wider talent pool. One such tool (or toolkit, really) is built directly into Microsoft’s productivity software as the Word Accessibility Assistant. Much...

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Managed Services: The True Path to Unlocking Your Business’ Potential

Managed Services: The True Path to Unlocking Your Business’ Potential

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 27, 2026
  • Business

As your business grows, your reliance on break-fix IT is going to hold it back from rising to the top. While you might have been able to get by in the past with consumer-grade antivirus and simple solutions, you’re not that small business anymore. You now need to manage cybersecurity threats, cloud migrations, and data compliance, all of which can...

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Maximizing Operational Efficiency with Lifecycle Hardware Management

Maximizing Operational Efficiency with Lifecycle Hardware Management

The old adage, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” has long been outdated. Nowadays, letting your hardware slowly degrade over time without maintenance is a surefire way to create issues that ultimately increase your costs and frustrate your team members. Let’s talk a bit about why it is critical to cycle through your hardware and how to do so...

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How Three Massive Forces Are Driving Tech Disruption

How Three Massive Forces Are Driving Tech Disruption

We’ve always said that change is the only constant. But lately, change feels like an understatement. We are witnessing an exponential acceleration, a structural shift in the speed of human progress. Technologies aren't just emerging; they are colliding, maturing, and disrupting entire industries before the previous new thing has even been fully patched. This isn't a random spike in activity;...

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Tip of the Week: Minimizing App-Based Security Issues

Tip of the Week: Minimizing App-Based Security Issues

With smartphones being more sophisticated and feature-packed than ever, you have to wonder how many of those features are actually spying on you. Depending on the apps you install, your device could be secure, or it could be at risk, and it’s worth examining these apps every so often to ensure you’re not putting your personal or business information at...

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Why Your IT Guy is Annoyed by Your Smart Lightbulb

Why Your IT Guy is Annoyed by Your Smart Lightbulb

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 18, 2026
  • Security

There’s no denying the convenience that so many of technology's essential features and functions can now be managed with a simple command, if not completely automated, thanks to the Internet of Things. With the IoT, everything is augmented by a miniature computer… but these devices are built to be convenient and (for lack of a better term) cheap. As such,...

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Let’s Dispute the 3 Most Common Cybersecurity Myths Out There

Let’s Dispute the 3 Most Common Cybersecurity Myths Out There

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 16, 2026
  • Security

Are you still depending on your business being so small that it flies “under the radar” of potential threats? The most dangerous mindset you can have is that you’re too small for a hacker to care about your data. In reality, hackers don’t care how big your business is; they care about what data they can steal, and there’s plenty...

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