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Why Your Organization Needs Microsoft GCC High to Stay Secure and Compliant

Why Your Organization Needs Microsoft GCC High to Stay Secure and Compliant

October, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

In today’s cybersecurity landscape, government contractors and organizations handling sensitive federal data face relentless threats. Ransomware attacks, phishing schemes, and insider risks are [...]

What It Takes to Be a GCC and GCC High Reseller

What It Takes to Be a GCC and GCC High Reseller

October, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

When it comes to securing data for government contractors and organizations in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), Microsoft’s Government Community Cloud (GCC) and GCC High environments are the gold [...]

Software Renewals, Subscription Creep & Budget Waste: How to Regain Control of Your Tech Stack

Software Renewals, Subscription Creep & Budget Waste: How to Regain Control of Your Tech Stack

September, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction As Q4 planning ramps up, many finance and IT leaders are taking a hard look at their technology budgets and for good reason. Software subscriptions that seemed essential a year ago may [...]

Quantum Computing: Why It’s Arriving Sooner Than You Think and What It Means for Cybersecurity

Quantum Computing: Why It’s Arriving Sooner Than You Think and What It Means for Cybersecurity

September, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction: The Quantum Leap from Theory to Reality Not long ago, quantum computing seemed like a science-fiction subplot with it seeming powerful, but decades away from affecting your business. [...]

Emerging Trends in Generative AI: Your Guide to AI Agents & Smart Tech

Emerging Trends in Generative AI: Your Guide to AI Agents & Smart Tech

September, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction Generative AI is no longer just a buzzword; it's transforming how businesses operate and compete. From AI-driven content creation to autonomous digital assistants, these technologies are [...]

CMMC 2.0 Ratification: What Connecticut Manufacturers Need to Know

CMMC 2.0 Ratification: What Connecticut Manufacturers Need to Know

September, 2025 | Foster Charles

If you’re a Connecticut manufacturer in the DoD supply chain, the wait is over. On September 9, 2025, the Department of Defense released the CMMC 2.0 Title 48 acquisition rule for public inspection. [...]

What to Expect from Apple’s September 9 Event: A New Era of AI Integration

What to Expect from Apple’s September 9 Event: A New Era of AI Integration

September, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Every September, Apple captures the world’s attention with its flagship event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California. On September 9th, Apple will once again step into the spotlight to [...]

The Truth About Your SPRS Score: Why Managed Compliance Matters for Manufacturers

The Truth About Your SPRS Score: Why Managed Compliance Matters for Manufacturers

August, 2025 | Charles IT

Are You Ready to Bid? If you are a defense manufacturer, your SPRS score is more than a number. It is your ticket to compete. Overstate it and you risk contract loss, compliance penalties, or [...]

Support Does Not Mean You’re Secure

Support Does Not Mean You’re Secure

August, 2025 | Charles IT

If your IT provider keeps the lights on, answers tickets, and patches systems, it can feel like everything is under control. But support alone does not make you secure. In compliance-driven [...]

Aerospace Manufacturing Compliance: Why SPRS Scores and GCC High Matter More Than Ever

Aerospace Manufacturing Compliance: Why SPRS Scores and GCC High Matter More Than Ever

August, 2025 | Charles IT

In aerospace manufacturing, compliance is not optional. The Department of Defense (DoD), prime contractors, and auditors are paying closer attention than ever, and even small oversights can cost you [...]

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