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Simple tips to save on your Microsoft 365 renewals

When looking at Microsoft 365, many costs stack up beyond the initial licensing fees. And no, Microsoft isn't scamming you. It's often the result of poor license management. Many of these are hidden or go unnoticed as your organization scales business operations. But don't worry; we can guide you so you can tighten up your …

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

Thought Leadership / Security Posture

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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Cut the $hIT Recapped: The importance of telecom infrastructure and the future of Fiber

Thought Leadership / Business Strategy

Host and Plow Networks’ COO Bryan Link is joined by Executive Vice President at Mears Group, Inc. Trent Edwards to discuss the current state of telecom infrastructure. Having spent over 20 years in the telecom industry, Trent is the perfect person to teach us all about fiber. You’ve definitely heard of fiber, but what is …

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What is technical debt?

Thought Leadership / Business Strategy

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

Thought Leadership / Security Posture

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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Cut the $hIT Recapped: Improving your IT according to the people who support it

Thought Leadership / Business Strategy

Host and Plow Networks’ COO Bryan Link is joined by Plow Networks’ very own IT Service Desk Analysts Hannah Poston and Ryan Vaniman for this two-part series about how to make your IT more effective. If you are starting your IT career or have been in it for years, this two-part series is for you. …

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Proactively mitigate cyber attacks

Thought Leadership / Security Posture

Cybercrime is now an industry that is worth billions of dollars. Hackers use advanced techniques and tools involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation to get around security controls and expedite the cyber attack lifecycle. In such a turbulent threat landscape, businesses can no longer afford to sit and wait around for an attack to …

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What is Security Posture?

Thought Leadership / 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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Cut the $hIT Recapped: How to get IT and the business on the same page

Thought Leadership / Business Strategy

Cut the $hIT host and Plow Networks’ COO Bryan Link is joined by Spero Health’s VP of Technology and Director of Operations Chris Rathermal and Chris DeGeorge for this two-part series about getting IT and the business on the same page. Whether on the business or technology side, this two-part series is for you. The …

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IT Cost Optimization: What is it and techniques to save

Thought Leadership / Business Strategy

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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