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IT insights for Georgia businesses
Practical, jargon-free guidance on managed IT, cybersecurity, and compliance for north-Georgia businesses.
Shadow AI: the risk of employees using AI tools at work
Shadow AI is employees using tools like ChatGPT or Copilot without IT oversight. The risk is data leaks. Here is how to govern it, not ban it.
Read 6 min Microsoft 365Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365: which is right for your business?
Microsoft 365 fits businesses that rely on Excel, Windows, and compliance. Google Workspace fits browser-first teams. Here is how to choose.
Read 7 min Microsoft 365SharePoint vs OneDrive: what is the difference and when to use each?
OneDrive is your personal cloud drive; SharePoint is shared team storage. Here is the simple rule for when to use each, and why important files should not live in one person's OneDrive.
Read IT StrategyThe IT onboarding and offboarding checklist
A good IT onboarding and offboarding checklist gives every new hire the right access on day one and removes all of it the moment someone leaves. Here are both checklists, and why offboarding is the bigger risk.
Read CloudActive Directory vs Microsoft Entra ID: do you still need on-prem AD?
Active Directory runs on servers in your office; Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) is cloud identity. Here is the difference, and how to tell whether your business still needs on-prem AD.
Read IT StrategyWhat is an IT audit (and what is in one)?
An IT audit is a documented review of your technology, security, and controls against a standard. Here is what it covers, how it differs from a risk assessment and a pen test, and a practical checklist.
Read CybersecurityHow to perform a cybersecurity risk assessment in 5 steps
A cybersecurity risk assessment finds where your business is exposed, ranks each risk by likelihood and impact, and fixes the biggest first. Here is how to run one in five practical steps.
Read CybersecurityHow to build a cyber incident response plan
A cyber incident response plan defines exactly what your business does when a security incident hits: who to call, how to contain it, and how to recover. Here are the phases and what to include.
Read Business ContinuityWhat is a business continuity plan?
A business continuity plan keeps your business operating through a disruption and recovers it fast. Here is what goes into one, how it differs from disaster recovery, and how to start with a business impact analysis.
Read Microsoft 365Office 365 vs Microsoft 365: what is the difference?
Office 365 and Microsoft 365 are mostly the same product, renamed in 2020. Microsoft 365 adds Windows, security, and device management on business and enterprise plans. Here is how to choose the right plan.
Read CybersecuritySPF, DKIM, and DMARC explained
SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are three email authentication records that prove your email is really from you and stop scammers spoofing your domain. Here is what each one does and how to set them up in the right order.
Read Backup & RecoveryRTO vs RPO: what is the difference?
RTO and RPO are the two numbers that define your backup plan. RTO is how long you can be down; RPO is how much data you can afford to lose. Set both per system first, then build backup and recovery that meets them.
Read Cloud & InfrastructureWindows 10 end of support: what it means and your options
Windows 10 stopped getting security updates on October 14, 2025. Every Windows 10 PC in your business is now unpatched. Here is what that means and how to handle the move to Windows 11.
Read 5 min Cloud & InfrastructureWindows Server 2016 end of life: what it means and what to do
Windows Server 2016 stops getting security updates on January 12, 2027. After that, an unpatched server is a growing risk and a cyber insurance problem. Here are your options and how to plan the move.
Read 5 min CybersecurityManaged EDR vs antivirus: why traditional AV is not enough
Antivirus alone no longer stops modern attacks. Managed EDR watches how software behaves, catches ransomware and credential theft that antivirus misses, and contains a compromised device before it spreads. Here is the difference, and why insurers now expect EDR.
Read 5 min CybersecurityPenetration testing vs vulnerability scanning: what's the difference?
A vulnerability scan and a penetration test are not the same thing, and many businesses pay for one when they need the other. Here is the difference in plain English, and which one your audit or cyber insurer actually wants.
Read 5 min ComplianceWhat does cyber insurance require in 2026?
Cyber insurers have tightened their requirements. To get quoted or renewed in 2026, your business needs MFA, managed EDR, tested backups, and a written incident response plan. Here is what carriers now expect, and why applications get denied.
Read 6 min CybersecurityWhat is SASE and Zero Trust? A guide for Georgia businesses
Zero Trust verifies every user and device before granting access; SASE is the cloud platform that delivers it. Here is what both mean for a Georgia small business, and whether your VPN is now a liability.
Read 6 min Managed ITManaged IT Costs for Small Businesses in Georgia
Managed IT services for small businesses in Georgia typically range from $75 to $175 per user per month. Learn what affects pricing, what's included, how it compares to break-fix IT, and how to tell if you're getting a fair deal.
Read 7 min Managed IT5 Signs Your Georgia Business Has Outgrown Its IT
Recurring tech issues, unclear backups, slow onboarding, compliance uncertainty, and one-point security are all signs your business has outgrown its IT. Here's how to recognize the risks and what to do next if you operate in north or central Georgia.
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