Before you sign with a managed IT provider, ask seven questions: how the helpdesk is staffed, what's actually included in the monthly fee, how contracts and renewals work, how the provider plans for projects and budget, how they handle compliance, what response times...

A managed IT provider can replace, augment, or complement an in-house IT employee. Whether replacement is the right move depends on the size of your business, the workload your IT person carries, and what you actually need from technology going forward. For most...

Manufacturing IT is its own discipline. The combination of production networks, operational technology, supply chain connectivity, and intellectual property protection creates an environment that general-purpose IT providers are not built to support. For manufacturers...

Healthcare IT is not the same as general business IT. Medical practices, clinics, dental offices, behavioral health groups, and specialty care facilities in Central Illinois face a specific set of demands that most IT providers are not equipped to handle. Between...

Why Are Agriculture Businesses a Growing Target for Cyberattacks? Agriculture is now one of the fastest-growing targets for cybercriminals. Ransomware attacks on food and agriculture companies more than doubled in early 2025, with 84 incidents reported in the first...