How do you integrate IT systems and processes after a merger or acquisition? The key is to use a clearly defined process with explicit owners and timelines. Whether you’re integrating IT on your own
Consulting
Post-Merger IT Integration: Ensuring a Smooth Transition
How do you integrate IT systems and processes after a merger or acquisition? The key is to use a clearly defined process with explicit owners and timelines. Whether you’re integrating IT on your own or working with M&A consultants, here’s
Consulting
IT Due Diligence: What You Need to Know
IT due diligence is a critical process in any transaction or restructuring exercise. You need to get it right to ensure appropriate deal terms and a smooth integration after close. But what’s included in IT due diligence? Where does it
Managed IT Services
Disaster Recovery as a Service: Everything You Need to Know
Natural disasters and catastrophic outages can take a business down for hours, days, or even weeks. With revenue and customer relationships on the line, forward-thinking companies turn to backup and disaster recovery as a service. But what does this service
AI
AI Adoption Strategy: Should Your Business Speed Up or Slow Down?
Every conversation we have with customers right now eventually lands on AI strategy. Lately, the question has changed. A year ago, it was, “How fast can we get this in place?” Today, it’s more often, “Should we be slowing down?
Compliance
SOC 2 Type 2: Preparing For Your Audit
A SOC 2 Type 2 audit is a significant undertaking for any organization, even if you’ve done it before. The SOC 2 Type 2 standard is highly flexible outside the baseline security controls, which means you need to understand how
Cybersecurity
ISOC in Microsoft Defender: What You Need to Know
On September 23, 2026, Microsoft announced a new Defender feature set called ISOC (integrated security operations center). This feature set allows Microsoft 365 E5 and E7 customers to access advanced security operations capabilities in Defender—without requiring a separate Sentinel purchase.
AI
Technology Readiness Starts With Understanding the Environment You Already Have
AI can help an organization move faster, but speed only creates value when leaders know exactly what it is accelerating. Before businesses race to adopt new tools, they need a clear view of their data, security posture, workflows, and accountability
Data Integration
EDI-ERP Integration: Solving Common Problems
For many organizations, the integration between their ERP and EDI is critical for operational continuity. If this integration breaks down, you can get dropped documents, errors, and the need for manual rekeying. These issues defeat the purpose of EDI, which
Managed IT Services
Making Google Workspace Work for Your Business: Security, Compliance, and More
Google Workspace is a popular alternative to Microsoft 365 for many organizations. Generally speaking, it’s simpler to set up and maintain, and the user experience is intuitive for browser-first teams. That said, the simplicity of Google Workspace comes with some
CMMC
CMMC Level 2 Requirements: Where Things Stand
On July 13, 2026, the Department of Defense announced the immediate suspension of CMMC Compliance Phase 2, which would have gone into effect November 10, 2026, affecting Level 2 compliance. This suspension also included all pending and future CMMC implementation
Data Integration
EDI 850: How to Succeed with X12 Purchase Orders
Originally published August 6, 2024. Completely refreshed September 3, 2026. The EDI 850 purchase order is a foundational document in the order-to-cash cycle. EDI providers implement and manage this document flow to keep everything moving for their customers. But what
Consulting
M&A Integration Plans: How to Ensure a Smooth Transition
M&A integration is one of the most complex processes that a company can undergo. From IT to HR, there’s a lot that must be addressed. The key is a solid M&A integration plan. But what should you include in the