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Microsoft Secure Score: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Improve Yours

Learn what Microsoft Secure Score is, how it works, what a good score looks like, practical ways to improve it. Tips, tools, and managed security options.

Authentication, Cybersecurity, Microsoft, Microsoft 365

A Hybrid Cloud Virtualization Alternative

Discover how Lenovo + Azure Local delivers secure, scalable hybrid cloud computing for small business, education, and nonprofit organizations.

Azure, Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, VMware

Stuck In the Middle of CMMC? Here’s How to Get Unstuck

The most common CMMC pitfalls and how the right partner can help you close gaps, reduce risk, and cross the finish line with confidence.

CMMC, Compliance, Cybersecurity

What’s Changing in Microsoft Licensing This Fall: Business Central Price Increases, End of Life Deadlines & More

Prepare for upcoming Microsoft licensing changes, including Business Central price increases, end-of-support deadlines for key products, and on-prem price hikes. Learn what your options are.

Azure, Business Central, End of Life Software, Microsoft Licensing

How to Test Your Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan

Here’s how to choose the right test in order to confirm that your cybersecurity incident response plan actually works like you think it will.

Cybersecurity, Education, Incident Response, IT Leadership

Mandatory Microsoft MFA: Key Updates for Admins

Mandatory MFA is coming to Azure CLI, PowerShell, REST APIs, and more by Sept. 1, 2025. What’s changing, who’s affected, and how to prepare.

Authentication, Azure, MFA, Microsoft

CMMC Compliance: An Overview for Your Business

Is your business part of the defense supply chain? Learn what CMMC compliance is, why it matters for contractors and subcontractors, and how to get certified.

CMMC, Cybersecurity, Policies

SLCGP: Key Takeaways from Congress—And What Local Leaders Should Do Now

Congress just reviewed the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)—and the clock is ticking. Here’s what to know—and steps you should take now.

Cybersecurity

WiFi 7 vs WiFi 6: Real-World Speed, Benefits, and Should You Upgrade?

WiFi 7 is here. Learn what makes WiFi 7 different than WiFi 6, the realistic benefits of upgrading, and why most businesses won’t reach peak performance—yet.

Networking, WiFi, Wireless Solutions

Why Now Could Be the Best Time to Move to AI PCs

Windows 10 end of support is here. Learn why now is the time to upgrade to AI PCs built for security, performance, and the AI-driven future. Discover how HBS and HP can help.

AI, End of Life Software, Hardware, Productivity

Mirror Site Disaster Recovery: When Every Second Counts

Get better business continuity with a mirror site disaster recovery solution. Real-time failover, minimized data loss, and operations without disruption.

Colocation, Data Center, Disaster Recovery

Expanded Access to Microsoft 365 E5 Security and Compliance Add-Ons

Microsoft just expanded eligibility for E5 Security and E5 Compliance add-ons—no full E5 license required. Here’s what’s new and how to get started.

Licensing, Microsoft, Microsoft 365

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