A shop running Global Shop Solutions or JobBOSS needs one IT provider that owns everything the ERP sits on top of: the server or the internet connection that reaches the vendor's cloud, the PCs in the office and on the floor, the network between them, the backups, the...
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Is CMMC Still Required for Manufacturers After the July 2026 Phase 2 Suspension?
Yes. CMMC is still required. On July 13, 2026, the Pentagon suspended only the Phase 2 rollout, the step that would have made third-party C3PAO assessments mandatory for most contracts involving Controlled Unclassified Information starting November 10, 2026. Phase 1...
What Should You Fix Before Turning On Microsoft Copilot?
Copilot uses the access your employees already have. Before you turn it on, someone has to find out who can see what. Here is what that means for a business owner and what you can do this week.
Does the Windows 10 Extension Apply to My Business PCs?
Microsoft’s free Windows 10 extension covers personal devices only. Business ESU year one ends October 13, 2026, the same day Office 2021 reaches end of support. Here is what that means for Central Illinois businesses.
Does IT Monitoring Actually Prevent Downtime, or Just Report It After the Fact?
IT monitoring on its own only reports. Preventing downtime takes three more things: a maintenance schedule that acts on what monitoring finds, a hardware replacement plan, and a person who already knows your network. Facet Technologies treats monitoring as the input,...
How Much Do Managed IT Services Cost in Peoria?
Most businesses in the Peoria area pay between $100 and $200 per user per month for fully managed IT services, and most land in the lower half of that range. The figure is not a flat rate applied to everyone. It is the output of a handful of specific factors: how many...
Cyber Treats: Phishing Vultures and the World of Re-Scams
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What Does the Federal AI Framework Recommend for Businesses Adopting AI?
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Cyber Treats: Five Shortcuts You’ll Use Again and Again
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What the 2026 HIPAA Changes Actually Mean for Your Practice
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What IT Support Does a Shop Running Global Shop Solutions or JobBOSS Actually Need?
A shop running Global Shop Solutions or JobBOSS needs one IT provider that owns everything the ERP sits on top of: the server or the internet connection that reaches the vendor's cloud, the PCs in the office and on the floor, the network between them, the backups, the...
Is CMMC Still Required for Manufacturers After the July 2026 Phase 2 Suspension?
Yes. CMMC is still required. On July 13, 2026, the Pentagon suspended only the Phase 2 rollout, the step that would have made third-party C3PAO assessments mandatory for most contracts involving Controlled Unclassified Information starting November 10, 2026. Phase 1...
What Should You Fix Before Turning On Microsoft Copilot?
Copilot uses the access your employees already have. Before you turn it on, someone has to find out who can see what. Here is what that means for a business owner and what you can do this week.
Does the Windows 10 Extension Apply to My Business PCs?
Microsoft’s free Windows 10 extension covers personal devices only. Business ESU year one ends October 13, 2026, the same day Office 2021 reaches end of support. Here is what that means for Central Illinois businesses.
Does IT Monitoring Actually Prevent Downtime, or Just Report It After the Fact?
IT monitoring on its own only reports. Preventing downtime takes three more things: a maintenance schedule that acts on what monitoring finds, a hardware replacement plan, and a person who already knows your network. Facet Technologies treats monitoring as the input,...
