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The Hidden Cost of Cloud Freedom: Why Egress Fees Could Keep You Locked In (And What Actually Works to Break Free)

Data egress fees can account for up to 15% of your cloud spend. Learn how to reduce cloud data transfer costs, avoid lock-in and design infrastructure that gives you flexibility.

Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure

IT Strategy Roadmap: Why Every Business Needs One

Struggling with IT alignment, security, and innovation? An IT strategy roadmap means optimize resources, scalable business growth, and digital transformation.

IT Leadership

Year-End ERP Checklist for Dynamics GP

Prepare for a smooth year-end close in Dynamics GP. See key steps, GP 18.8 updates and how HBS helps your team close cleanly and confidently.

Dynamics 365, ERP

Year-End ERP Checklist for Dynamics Business Central

Prepare for a smooth year-end close in Dynamics Business Central. See key steps and how HBS helps your team close cleanly and confidently.

Business Central, ERP

Major Changes Coming to Microsoft 365 Pricing in 2026

Microsoft 365 pricing changes take effect July 1, 2026. See what’s increasing, what features are coming, and how HBS helps you plan your licensing and renewals.

Microsoft, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Licensing

HIPAA and Cybersecurity: What’s Changing

HHS is proposing major HIPAA updates to strengthen cybersecurity, encryption, and testing. Learn what’s changing and how to prepare your organization.

Compliance, Cybersecurity

Cloud Repatriation Trends: Cost, AI and the Push Towards Hybrid

Why are some businesses embracing cloud repatriation? Explore drivers, real-world examples and strategies for cloud, hybrid, and on-premise.

Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure

Current Microsoft Cloud Promotions

Stay current on Microsoft cloud promotions. This living guide lists all active Microsoft cloud discounts with eligibility, dates and HBS perspective on each.

Microsoft

IT Security Single Pane of Glass: Aspirational or Achievable?

Is it possible to achieve a SPoG? How smart integrations and continuous improvement bring your organization closer to complete visibility and control.

Cybersecurity, IT Leadership, Security

Navigating and Mitigating End of Life Software Risks

Using end of life (EOL) software increases your exposure to cyberattacks, data breaches, and compliance fines. Learn the risks, hidden costs, and best practices to manage outdated systems.

End of Life Software, IT Leadership, Security

Best Practices for Third-Party Risk Management

Learn how to protect your business with third party risk management (TPRM). Best practices, vendor assessments and frameworks explained.

Risk Management, Third-Party

Teams Is Back in the Bundle: What Microsoft’s Latest Change Means for You

Microsoft is bringing Teams back to Microsoft 365 and Office 365 bundles starting November 1, 2025. See what’s changing and how HBS can guide you through every update.

Microsoft, Microsoft Licensing, Microsoft Teams