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The Hidden Risks of Legacy IT Systems

The Hidden Risks of Legacy IT Systems

Legacy IT systems often do just enough to keep the lights on, quietly powering daily operations in the background. But these aging platforms create challenges that are easy to overlook: mounting security gaps, rising maintenance costs, and limited flexibility when the business needs to adapt. What once felt like a stable investment can quickly become a liability, exposing organizations to risks that grow more costly the longer they’re ignored.

Shawn Davidson

IT Asset Management (ITAM) Best Practices for Organizations

IT Asset Management (ITAM) Best Practices for Organizations

Every business relies on technology to operate. Despite this, few truly have a clear and centralized view of all the tools, systems, and resources they depend on. Laptops, servers, cloud licenses, and mobile devices often sprawl across departments, and they are not always tracked. This lack of visibility creates waste, slows productivity, and exposes organizations to risk. IT asset management (ITAM) offers a structured way to bring order to this chaos, giving organizations a single source of truth for every IT asset throughout its lifecycle.

Ray Aldrich

Cloud Cost Optimization: Overspending and How to Fix It

Cloud Cost Optimization: Overspending and How to Fix It

Cloud adoption has accelerated because of its promised benefits: flexibility, scalability, and cost savings. But many organizations who start using the cloud see their bills climb higher every quarter, and leaders struggle to pinpoint why. Oftentimes, the problem isn’t the cloud itself, but the way it’s managed. Cloud cost optimization offers a practical solution to this issue, cutting waste, controlling spending, and aligning resources directly with business priorities.

Tim Burke

How to Prevent Scope Creep Without Slowing Down App Projects

How to Prevent Scope Creep Without Slowing Down App Projects

Scope creep is a common and quiet risk that can derail even well-planned projects. What looked perfectly structured at kickoff can start drifting when new requests pile on, deadlines stretch, and teams scramble to juggle shifting expectations. For application development, the stakes are even higher—fast-moving initiatives endanger budgets, quality, and delivery when they lose focus. As such, tackling scope creep early and effectively is essential.

Ray Aldrich

Cybersecurity Frameworks Explained: NIST, ISO, CIS & More

Cybersecurity Frameworks Explained: NIST, ISO, CIS & More

In an era of escalating cyber threats, data breaches, and regulatory scrutiny, organizations can no longer afford to take an improvised approach to cybersecurity. To effectively manage risk, demonstrate accountability, and meet compliance obligations, businesses need a structured and repeatable strategy for securing their systems and data. That’s where cybersecurity frameworks come in.

Adam Burke

What Is Network Infrastructure? Components and Importance

What Is Network Infrastructure? Components and Importance

Every modern business runs on connectivity. Whether it’s supporting remote employees, powering customer-facing applications, or securing sensitive data, networks form the backbone of daily operations. But beneath the seamless experience of logging in, collaborating, and accessing information lies an intricate system of hardware, software, and protocols. This foundation, known as network infrastructure, is what keeps businesses online, resilient, and prepared for growth.

Vlad Pivtorak

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