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The 3 Silent Risks of Shadow IT

The 3 Silent Risks of Shadow IT

Do you know which apps your employees downloaded to their work devices this morning? While it’s nice to imagine your team is sticking closely to your official tech stack, in reality, your IT infrastructure likely looks a bit more chaotic. In the world of managed IT, we call this chaos Shadow IT—the use of software, hardware, or cloud services without...

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5 Ways to Seize More Tech Savings

5 Ways to Seize More Tech Savings

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • January 12, 2026
  • Cloud

How many times have you felt like it’s impossible to keep up with today’s rapidly evolving business technology? You’re not alone; small businesses all over are finding it to be expansive and fast-moving, making it hard to stay ahead. If you’re sick of underutilizing your resources, maintaining broken systems, and overspending on your IT, then it’s time to start looking...

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Downtime Is Always Extremely Costly

Downtime Is Always Extremely Costly

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • January 8, 2026
  • Cloud

Imagine this: a factory floor is silent, machines are turned off, and workers stand around with nothing to do. Or think of an office where employees sit idle because the computer system is down. This is downtime—a period when a business’ operations drag to a halt. While it might not seem like a big deal initially, downtime is one of...

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Your Company Might Be Worth $500,000 Less Than You Think, Thanks to Your IT

Your Company Might Be Worth $500,000 Less Than You Think, Thanks to Your IT

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 8, 2025
  • Business

Let’s face facts… once you’ve spent enough time and money investing in your business, you’re going to want to see some return when the time comes for you to move along and let someone else take the reins. Whether that time is now or years away, there’s a critical element to keep in mind: any buyer won’t just be buying...

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Why Proactive IT Support Beats the Breakdown Every Time

Why Proactive IT Support Beats the Breakdown Every Time

Let me ask you something: what do you do when one of the many, many little icons on your dashboard suddenly lights up? Chances are pretty good that some part of you starts adding up the anticipated costs of whatever repairs are going to be necessary. It’s stressful and can easily throw off your day, especially if that light is...

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What to Do About Runaway Printing Costs

What to Do About Runaway Printing Costs

Printing has long been a headache for businesses, and the costs keep climbing due to various factors affecting the entire supply chain. This month, we'll explore why these costs continue to rise. (more…)

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Minimizing Technology Disruptions

Minimizing Technology Disruptions

The moment when the technology you rely on suddenly stops working can be frustrating, but more than anything else, it can be expensive. If you understand these types of situations, you know that you need a plan to keep them few and far between. Let’s take a look at the costs of downtime and a few things you can do...

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All Isn’t Lost if You are Short on Your Technology Budget

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • May 2, 2025
  • IT Blog

Are you running a business without a mountain of cash? You’re not alone. Every dollar matters, and tech choices can be stressful. Do you grab the cheapest tool and hope for the best? Do you even feel like you have real options? Here’s the good news: You don’t need a huge budget, you need a smart game plan. If you're...

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Don’t Let a Crisis Completely Derail Your Business

Don’t Let a Crisis Completely Derail Your Business

There is no shortage of events that can throw a business off track, from severe storms to human error to cybercriminal activity. Fortunately, a little preparation can make them much easier to navigate. Let’s discuss creating a crisis plan to address these kinds of events. (more…)

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How to Effectively Use Mobile Devices with Your Business

How to Effectively Use Mobile Devices with Your Business

How much does your business depend on its mobile technology? More likely than not, you have smartphones implemented on your network in some capacity, whether it’s for productivity or security. That said, you need to have a strategy in place to manage and maintain them, which is where mobile device management comes in. (more…)

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