Tech Wins That Actually Made Small Business Life Easier This Year
Every year brings a flood of new apps, gadgets, and “game-changing” tech. Most of it ends up being more distraction than breakthrough.But in 2025, a few tools actually lived up to the hype — saving small business owners time, money, ...
The Holiday Scam That Cost One Company $60 Million (And How To Protect Yours)
Last December, an accounts payable clerk at a midsize company got a text from her “CEO”: “Buy $3,000 worth of Apple gift cards for clients, scratch the backs, and e-mail the codes.” It sounded odd, but it was peak holiday ...
Are Your Smart Cameras Spying On You? What to Know Before You Plug In
In 2020, a family in Mississippi experienced a chilling breach: a hacker got into their Ring camera and spoke through it to their 8-year-old, taunting her until her parents unplugged it. The account had been compromised due to a reused, ...
How to Keep Your Business from Becoming a Cyber Statistic
I served in the United States Marine Corps, where preparation and awareness were not optional. They were the difference between safety and disaster. In the military you learn quickly that threats rarely announce themselves, and the moment you believe “it won’t ...
Spooked by AI Threats? Here’s What’s Actually Worth Worrying About
Artificial intelligence is changing everything about how we do business. From automation to analytics, it brings powerful opportunities—but it also opens new doors for attackers. As a Marine veteran and IT professional, I’ve learned that every advantage can become a ...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 4 Habits Every Workplace Needs
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to step back and look at how your business is protecting itself from today’s biggest digital threats. Here’s the reality: Most cyberattacks don’t happen because of some elite hacker. ...
5 Signs You’re Due for a Tech Upgrade
Hanging on to old technology might feel like a smart way to stretch your IT budget, but the reality is that outdated hardware and software cost far more than replacing them. From productivity loss to security risks, the hidden costs ...
Honored to Be Named a Finalist in the 2025 MSP Titans of the Industry Awards
I’m excited to share some great news—I, Phillip Garza, have been named a finalist in the 2025 MSP Titans of the Industry Awards, hosted by MSP Success. We were selected in the Minority Owned / Led category, an award that ...
The Truth About Cybersecurity Every Business Leader Should Know
Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT concern anymore — it’s a business survival issue. Unfortunately, many business leaders still believe common myths that create dangerous gaps in their defenses. Unlike harmless stories, these myths can leave your business exposed to hackers, ...
Cyber Hygiene Isn’t Optional Anymore: How to Clean Up Your Business Risk
When it comes to protecting your business from cyberthreats, the basics still matter — a lot. According to IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report, 82% of breaches involved data stored in the cloud, and most could have been ...
