If HIPAA is the rulebook for protecting patient data, 2024–2025 has been a year of rule updates and playbook...
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In a world where cyberattacks are faster, smarter, and more frequent than ever, it’s no longer enough to simply...
Myth 1: “We’re too small for managed IT.” Reality: ISPs, SaaS outages, and attackers don’t check headcount. Your users...
HIPAA Compliance, Explained Like You’re New to It- A guide for small clinics, MSOs, and any vendor that touches patient data.
, UncategorizedHIPAA in 60 Seconds HIPAA is a U.S. law that says: if you store, use, send, or see patient...
Introduction Ask your staff to list the most annoying part of signing in each morning and you will hear...
From Break-Fix to 24 × 7 Peace of MindWhy Always-On Network Monitoring Belongs in Every Growing SMB’s Budget
, UncategorizedIntroduction If you run a small or mid-sized business, “downtime” probably conjures images of a smoking server or a...
Six Months and Counting: Your SMB’s Field Guide to the Windows Server 2012 R2 End-of-Support Deadline
, UncategorizedOctober 14, 2025 is the day Microsoft stops shipping patches for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2. That leaves...
Guardrails for Generative AI at Work: 6 Policies Every SMB Needs Before Employees Hit “Send”
, UncategorizedWhy This Matters Now Since ChatGPT’s public debut, employee usage of generative AI (GenAI) has exploded—and so have the...
A deep-dive into how Affant turns technology support from a constant worry into a strategic advantage. Introduction: The IT...