VPNs have long been treated as the default solution for secure remote access. But here’s the reality: they’re not as airtight as many organizations assume. As remote work expands and networks become more complex, VPN security risks are quietly increasing, often without visibility at the leadership level. If your business is relying on a VPN as your primary line of … Read More
For most businesses, a single internet outage can bring everything to a halt, from customer transactions to internal systems. That is why backup internet for business is no longer a nice-to-have. It is a core part of maintaining uptime, protecting revenue, and keeping operations moving when something inevitably breaks. If your organization cannot afford downtime, the real question is … Read More
The best cloud migration strategy begins with decisions that protect uptime, budget, security, and business continuity. Cloud migration sounds straightforward until the real work begins. At first, the conversation centers on agility, scalability, and modernization. Then the project starts, and suddenly the hidden issues appear. Legacy applications are more tangled than expected. Data dependencies surface late. Network performance becomes a … Read More
Recognizing Exceptional Thought Leadership, Innovation, and Industry Impact in the Technology Advisory Space April 2, 2026 — Informa’s Channel Partners Group is proud to announce the winners of the first-ever Technology Advisor Thought Leaders Awards, honoring 50+ remarkable individuals for their outstanding contributions to the technology advisory profession. This groundbreaking award program is designed to elevate the role, impact, and … Read More
Many businesses outgrow their phone system long before they realize it. What starts as a simple setup for a small office slowly becomes a patchwork of workarounds. Calls go unanswered. Routing gets confusing. Remote staff rely on personal phones. Costs creep up in ways no one fully understands. Choosing the right business phone system means selecting one that has all … Read More
The warning signs of a cyber incident usually show up months before the outage. Most organizations just don’t recognize them for what they are. This is where a cybersecurity risk assessment earns its keep. Not as a compliance exercise, but as a practical way to identify vulnerabilities, understand impact, and reduce the likelihood that a small technical issue becomes a … Read More
Getting AI right in your business isn’t just about buying the latest technology—it’s about building the right foundation and having realistic expectations. Our technology consultants Spencer Taylor and Mack Slaughter tackle the most pressing questions business leaders have about AI readiness and implementation. ROI Reality Check Q: What’s the biggest mistake companies make with AI investments? A: Expecting immediate ROI … Read More
Every business owner I talk to these days has the same question: “How do we get started with AI?” It’s not whether they should be using it anymore—that ship has sailed. The real question is how to do it right. And the answer might surprise you: it starts with getting your data house in order. Here’s the thing that many … Read More
Ark-La-Tex Storm Season: 3 BCDR Blind Spots Businesses Often Miss As storm season continues here in the Ark-La-Tex, it’s easy to think you’re covered with ‘a backup.’ But true Business Continuity goes deeper. Are you overlooking these common blind spots? Untested Recovery Plans: You have a backup, but have you recently performed a full restore test? Verifying you can actually … Read More
The Wake-Up Call “The 2025 storm season has already delivered a wake-up call across the Ark-La-Tex. Just weeks ago, an EF-1 tornado tore through a north Shreveport neighborhood on April 2nd, preceded by another that struck North Highlands on March 4th. More recently, in early May, further severe weather brought confirmed tornadoes to other parts of Caddo Parish and significant … Read More
