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Malicious software has long been a threat to both individuals and organizations. It could infect and even destroy your files. But now hackers are using new coding techniques to block access to a computer system and holding it for ransom.

In a previous blog, I provided a general introduction to zero trust and explained why so many organizations are moving to this new security paradigm. As a follow-up, I’ll offer a deeper dive into some of the main components that make up a zero trust solution. There are a number o…

When I tell enterprise organizations that SD-WAN (software-defined wide area network) is easy, I encounter a fair share of disbelief. And honestly, I get it. Something as beneficial, cost-effective and user-friendly as a wide area network has to be complex and timely, right? Wron…

When we talk about Sourcewell and the cooperative contract business model, we often talk about the big three customers: state government agencies, school districts and nonprofits. But in under the nonprofit umbrella, there is a lot of variety. We called David Duhn, Sourcewell's L…

Sourcewell is an organization whose sole purpose is to aid government agencies, school districts and nonprofit organizations in obtaining products and services in a more efficient manner. Below, I've gathered a few statistics and facts to prove why using Sourcewell leads to posit…

You may be hearing the term "Zero Trust" more often these days. Though the concept has been around for years, it’s gained more traction since the mass migration of employees working remotely. Zero trust centers around a strict methodology that requires everyone and everything try…

Business growth can create tension, stress and challenges to future success and productivity. One of the biggest challenges your business faces as it grows is increasing complexity in its IT network infrastructure. As your business grows, you add more users and devices to your ne…

What is Sourcewell? That’s a question I’ve answered more times than I can count. Still, I never tire of telling people what Sourcewell is and how it can impact nonprofit organizations, educational organizations and government entities. Maybe that’s because I’ve seen firsthand the…

The world has gone digital. How is your business leveraging the continual shift? Today’s customers desire – and often expect – a quick, seamless digital experience. You can thank Apple and Amazon for that. What is Digitization? Digitalization is at the core of every new technolog…

Take a moment to think about all the ways you’re connected via the Internet. Sure, you have the basics: cell phone, laptop, tablet, smart TV, etc. But, what else? Are there things in your home that you control with applications? It’s all too common for homeowners to control their…