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CMMC Phase 2: What It Means for Your Business (and Why You Can't Wait)

CMMC Phase 2: What It Means for Your Business (and Why You Can't Wait)

May, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction If you’re in the defense space in any capacity, compliance is probably already top of mind given the sensitive nature of your work. More specifically, you’re likely thinking about the [...]

Beyond the Audit: How Strategic IT Support Transforms Your FINRA Assessments

Beyond the Audit: How Strategic IT Support Transforms Your FINRA Assessments

May, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction Those who work in the financial industry know just how vital FINRA is. After all, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) serves as a crucial regulatory body that oversees [...]

Why Financial Firms Need IT That Moves Like Wall Street — But Feels Like Home

Why Financial Firms Need IT That Moves Like Wall Street — But Feels Like Home

May, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction When most people think of high-stakes finance, Wall Street is the obvious image with its fast deals, tight deadlines, and pressure to perform at all times. But just beyond the city, [...]

Bridging the Gap: How Strategic IT Partnerships Are Reshaping Finance in Southern Connecticut

Bridging the Gap: How Strategic IT Partnerships Are Reshaping Finance in Southern Connecticut

May, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Insights from Sean Bennett, Former Citigroup Leader and Current Head of Finance & Operations at Charles IT

What is GCC High? And Why It Matters More Than Ever for Government Contractors

What is GCC High? And Why It Matters More Than Ever for Government Contractors

May, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction GCC High might sound like the name of a TV show about high school students, but for government contractors, it’s something far more serious. GCC High, or Microsoft Government Community [...]

CMMC Phase 2 Rollout – What Contractors Need to Do Now

CMMC Phase 2 Rollout – What Contractors Need to Do Now

April, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction If you're a defense contractor, a small to medium-sized business in the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain, or a compliance officer, then CMMC 2.0 should already be on your radar. [...]

IT Security Best Practices Every Business Should Follow

IT Security Best Practices Every Business Should Follow

April, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction With today’s constantly evolving cyber threat landscape, strong IT security has become essential for business. With cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated and threats more frequent [...]

CMMC 2.0 Compliance – What You Need to Know

CMMC 2.0 Compliance – What You Need to Know

April, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction To secure lucrative contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD), businesses must meet the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. That’s because CMMC ensures [...]

2025 FINRA Conference: Key Trends & Compliance Updates

2025 FINRA Conference: Key Trends & Compliance Updates

March, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction The FINRA Annual Conference is just around the corner, taking place from May 13 to May 15, 2025. This event is very important in that it’s a key opportunity for financial professionals, [...]

How Smart IT Investments Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs for Growing Businesses

How Smart IT Investments Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs for Growing Businesses

March, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction With technology, especially AI, revolutionizing every industry, the demand for efficiency in 2025 is stronger than ever. This year alone, 64% of organizations reportedly plan to increase [...]

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