Caroline Mayou 
The cybersecurity conversation has changed. Itâs no longer about whether your business could be a target. Itâs about how prepared you are whenânot ifâsomething happens. Cyber threats have become more sophisticated, relentless, and financially devastating. According to IBMâs 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average data breach now costs U.S. businesses $9.48 millionâand … Read more
Deciding between building an internal IT department or partnering with a managed services provider (MSP) isnât just about who fixes your tech issuesâitâs a foundational choice that shapes how your business operates, protects its data, and scales for growth. As we move deeper into 2025, the pace of technological change, rising cybersecurity threats, and economic … Read more
For most companies, IT issues donât just disrupt systemsâthey interrupt people. The salesperson who canât access the CRM. The healthcare provider stuck rebooting their device mid-shift. The admin waiting on hold just to reset a password. These moments chip away at productivity, morale, and trust. And the truth is, internal IT teams often donât have … Read more
Most auto dealerships arenât just where people buy carsâtheyâre local landmarks. Your sales team knows their customers by name. You sponsor the high school football team, host BBQs, hand out balloons at community events. So when a cybersecurity breach happens, itâs not just a tech problemâitâs a trust problem. Todayâs dealerships store deeply personal data: … Read more
The days of backing up your data to local drives are over. Todayâs businesses are built on cloud applications, remote teams, and hybrid IT environmentsâand with that shift comes a critical need for smarter, more resilient backup strategies. Cloud storage alone isnât enough. What your business really needs is a cloud backup solution that protects … Read more
Senior living communities arenât just healthcare providersâtheyâre data hubs filled with sensitive resident information, financial records, and operational details that cybercriminals find extremely valuable. As the industry continues to adopt digital tools for resident care, communication, and operations, cyber threats have become a serious risk that canât be ignored. Unlike large hospital systems with dedicated … Read more
Technology in senior living communities isnât just about convenienceâitâs a critical part of care delivery. From resident communication tools to electronic health records (EHRs), IT systems must function smoothly 24/7 to keep operations running and ensure residents receive the attention they need. But for many senior living communities, managing IT in-house is overwhelming. Staff members … Read more
Cloud hosting isnât just an IT decisionâitâs a financial one. Businesses today need flexibility, efficiency, and cost control, and traditional IT infrastructure doesnât always deliver. Buying and maintaining on-premise servers comes with a heavy upfront price tag, from expensive hardware and licensing fees to the ongoing cost of upgrades, security, and energy consumption. Cloud solutions … Read more
For the first time in over a decade, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed significant updates to the HIPAA Security Rule. These proposed changes are designed to strengthen cybersecurity protections for electronic protected health information (ePHI), in response to the alarming rise in cyberattacks targeting the healthcare industry. If these … Read more
Houston, TX â 2/20/2025 â Meriplex, a leading managed IT and cybersecurity solutions provider, is proud to announce that it has been named SonicWall Partner of the Year in recognition of its outstanding commitment to delivering cybersecurity solutions and exceptional service to its clients. This award from SonicWall, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, highlights … Read more
