Mid-market CFOs and COOs know that controlling IT costs can feel like playing whack-a-mole. One minute youâre approving a huge server purchase, the next youâre signing off overtime for an emergency outage. And donât get us started on the mystery SaaS subscriptions multiplying like rabbits. The good news? Managed IT services can turn this chaos … Read more
Choosing a managed services provider (MSP) is more than a technical decisionâitâs a strategic partnership. For C-level executives and IT directors at mid-sized businesses, the right MSP can bolster cybersecurity, streamline IT operations, and guide long-term tech strategy. The wrong choice, on the other hand, might leave you exposed to cyber threats or stuck with … Read more
Mid-market businesses in healthcare, manufacturing, professional services and beyond often face a dilemma when managing IT. Internal IT teams can only stretch so far, and the demands of modern technologyâfrom cybersecurity to complianceâkeep growing. This post explores two common approaches: fully outsourced IT with a Managed Services Provider (MSP) versus co-managed IT services (a hybrid … Read more
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can feel like tightrope walks for mid-market and enterprise companies. Thereâs the thrill of growth and new opportunities, but also a lurking risk that can topple even the best deals: compliance. When two organizations become one, aligning their technology and processes isnât just an IT choreâitâs a compliance minefield. Overlooking how … Read more
Mid-market companies often struggle to balance robust IT strategy with stringent cybersecurity needs, especially under tight budgets. Virtual CISO services and virtual CIO services â forms of fractional IT leadership â have emerged as cost-effective solutions to this challenge. These on-demand executives provide C-suite expertise in security and technology planning without the full-time price tag. … Read more
If you manage a specialty practice or a senior living community, HIPAA compliance probably isnât the reason you got into healthcare. But in 2025, itâs a reality you canât afford to ignore. Cyber threats are rising across the board. Healthcare data breaches have hit record highs for the third year in a row, and the … Read more
Most companies donât go hunting for a managed IT services provider because everythingâs going perfectly. Theyâre usually trying to solve something bigger: constant downtime, overwhelmed internal staff, rising costs, cybersecurity pressure, or just the sense that their tech is always one step behind the business. In 2025, choosing an MSP isnât about finding someone to … Read more
If you oversee operations or technology in a senior living community, you already know IT isnât just a line itemâitâs a foundation. From EHR systems and nurse call platforms to cybersecurity and resident-facing Wi-Fi, technology runs through every part of care delivery. But as tech demands grow, so do costsâand so does the pressure to … Read more
Most behavioral health providers didnât choose this work because they love managing firewalls or tracking endpoint compliance. Youâre here to care for people. To create safe, consistent spaces for them to process trauma, navigate diagnoses, and rebuild trust in themselves and others. But in 2025, that responsibility doesnât stop at the therapy room. Cybersecurity for … Read more
Security threats arenât just a hospital problem anymore. Senior living communities are becoming a prime target for cyberattacks, data breaches, and compliance auditsâand that makes an annual security risk assessment for senior living more important than ever. The consequences go far beyond fines. Weâre talking about compromised patient records, stalled operations, and lost trust from … Read more
