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Microsoft 365 renewal time is upon us: here are your options

Overview of Microsoft 365 Licensing Microsoft 365 is a suite of cloud-based productivity tools from Microsoft. It includes familiar applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and powerful collaboration tools like Teams and SharePoint. But to use these tools, you need something called a license. If you’re buying licenses directly from Microsoft or through a CSP

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Cut the $hIT 2023 Recapped: Five takeaways on Zero Trust Architecture

Plow Networks hosted it’s 2nd annual Cut the $hIT live podcast event this fall, with an excellent panelist lineup including Fortinet’s VP of Engineering, Clearwater’s Chief Risk Officer, Insentra’s CIO/CISO, CRC Group’s Cyber Insurance Specialist, Plow Networks’ Director of Technical Development, and one of Jamf’s Apple Security Specialists. Bryan Link, Plow Networks’ Chief Operating Officer

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What is technical debt?

Technical debt refers to the inefficiencies and waste that arise when IT resources no longer meet an organization’s needs. It can encompass everything from code and applications to physical hardware. Perhaps the IT asset no longer works well, has become inefficient, uses too much energy, is underutilized, doesn’t integrate with your newer IT resources, or

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Why executives should go all-in on Cybersecurity Awareness Month

For almost 20 years, Cybersecurity Awareness Month has generated security awareness for everyday internet users and businesses. But, far from simply being a month of reminders about security best practices of digital users, it’s a chance for IT and business executives to reflect on and recalibrate their organization’s security posture. Technology leaders should pause and

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What is Security Posture?

An organization’s security posture represents the overall security status of its networks, systems, and procedures. It is a holistic snapshot of your security strengths and vulnerabilities across hardware, software, data, and end users. Understanding and improving your security posture is essential to safeguard your assets, maintain your business reputation, and build the trust of your

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IT Cost Optimization: What is it and techniques to save

What is IT cost optimization? IT cost optimization is continuously evaluating an organization's technology processes to discover cost-saving opportunities. IT optimization has become crucial to business success as the working landscape has changed. As a result, IT cost reduction processes should be at the center of a business's overall IT strategy.  Examples of IT assets that

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