Author Archives: John Fretz

The 2026 Hybrid Strategy: Why “Cloud-Only” Might Be a Mistake

A smart hybrid strategy is quickly replacing the all-in cloud approach many businesses rushed into. [...]

Managing “Cloud Waste” as You Scale

When you first move your data and computing resources to the cloud, the bills often [...]

Agentic AI for Small Business: 7 Steps to Get Ready for 2026

A chatbot answers your question and waits. An AI agent takes the invoice out of [...]

The Server Refresh Deadline: Why Windows Server 2016’s End of Support Should Drive Your Cloud Migration Plan

The server refresh deadline for Windows Server 2016 is closer than most IT budgets account [...]

The MFA Level-Up: Beyond SMS Codes

An MFA level-up is overdue for most businesses still relying on SMS codes. For years, [...]

The Daily Cloud Checkup: A Simple 15-Minute Routine to Prevent Misconfiguration and Data Leaks

Most cloud breaches don’t come from clever hackers—they come from simple misconfigurations that sit unnoticed [...]

The “Deepfake CEO” Scam: Why Voice Cloning Is the New Business Email Compromise (BEC)

Imagine getting an urgent voicemail from your CEO asking you to wire funds immediately—except it [...]

Coworking Space Security: A Policy Guide for Working in Public

Coworking space security is the gap most small businesses don’t realize they have. Your team [...]

Microsoft 365 Copilot Audit: How to Stop Wasting Money on Licenses

Microsoft 365 Copilot promises to make your team faster and sharper, and for plenty of [...]

The Smarter Way to Vet Your SaaS Integrations

Connecting your CRM to your accounting platform takes about four clicks. That is the appeal, [...]