Technology

New Year, New Office, Same IT Moving Problems

New Year, New Office, Same IT Moving Problems

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • February 2, 2026
  • Business

Does the new year have your business relocating offices sometime in the next 6 to 12 months? One of the most expensive mistakes a business can make when moving is treating IT like the last box to be packed (or unpacked). Instead of running the risk that your IT won't work as intended in your new space, we’ve compiled the...

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The Digital Transformation of HR

The Digital Transformation of HR

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • January 30, 2026
  • Business

As a technology expert who has watched the digital transformation of businesses that you never thought would do it, I’ve seen one department consistently struggle: Human Resources. HR is the side of the business that needs some consistency. Whatever else happens, HR has to handle the people-side of a business while buried under compliance forms, payroll disputes, and whatever else...

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Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's Forty: A Trip Back to 1986 Business Technology

Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s Forty: A Trip Back to 1986 Business Technology

In 2026, we spend most of our days managing cloud architecture, deploying automated security patches, and chatting with AI bots. If we dial the clock back exactly 40 years to 1986, however, business technology wasn't just a different world; it was a different dimension. In 1986, the cloud that we use for business wasn’t even an option. In fact, the...

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Two-Factor Authentication Has Become an Essential Part of Data Security

Two-Factor Authentication Has Become an Essential Part of Data Security

Securing your network is essential in this age of near-constant cyberthreats. One of the best ways individuals and businesses have to secure their accounts is through two-factor authentication. How do you make the most out of it? Let’s discuss the best practices to ensure your 2FA setup keeps your digital life safe. (more…)

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Does the Value You Get from IT Line Up with What You’re Spending?

Does the Value You Get from IT Line Up with What You’re Spending?

It’s common for business owners to view technology costs as an annoying utility bill rather than money that could be the first step in a strategy to rapidly grow their business. There is a massive difference between spending money to tread water and spending money to swim faster, however. To determine if your current IT budget is a drain or...

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Five Tips to Help You Keep Your Workstation Clean

Five Tips to Help You Keep Your Workstation Clean

Taking care of your computer isn’t just about software updates and backups—it’s also about keeping it physically clean. A dust-free and tidy workspace helps your devices last longer and run smoothly. This month, we look at five straightforward tips anyone can follow to maintain a clean workstation. (more…)

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Understanding the Database Management System

Understanding the Database Management System

Have you ever used Google to look up something, played a game that remembers your high scores, or checked your messages on Instagram? All these apps work smoothly because they have something called a Database Management System, or DBMS, working behind the scenes. In this month’s newsletter, we take a look at the DBMS and how it works to improve user...

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The Best (And Easiest) Way to Avoid Network Bottlenecks

The Best (And Easiest) Way to Avoid Network Bottlenecks

Network bottlenecks are some of the biggest problems that businesses face in their networking architecture. While you might be paying your ISP for a certain speed standard, chances are you’re not getting it, especially if you’re relying on a consumer-grade router. If your network can’t handle all the abuse you throw at it day to day, then you could be...

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Consumers Are Depending on Technology More Than Ever

Consumers Are Depending on Technology More Than Ever

Nowadays, we use technology for almost everything. Whether we're talking to friends, watching videos, or shopping, technology makes it easier and faster. With phones, computers, and other devices, we can do so much more than ever before. This has made people expect things to be quick and simple. Let’s see how tech has changed the way we shop! (more…)

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AI: Essential Strategy for the SMB IT Stack

AI: Essential Strategy for the SMB IT Stack

Historically, AI has been perceived by SMBs as complex, expensive, and outside their operational scope. Today, the democratization of AI via SaaS and integrated platforms makes it a cost-effective, practical IT asset with measurable ROI. Here are three focused areas where AI can be strategically deployed to optimize your business performance: (more…)

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