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Notes from Jorge on the technology decisions a business actually has to make. What the latest threats mean for a company your size, which AI tools are worth adopting and how to bring them in without leaking your data, and what a project looks like from the inside — written the way he explains it to a client, without the jargon.

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7 Signs Your Austin Business Is Already Vulnerable to a Ransomware Attack

Cybersecurity

7 Signs Your Austin Business Is Already Vulnerable to a Ransomware Attack

Ransomware is no longer just an enterprise problem. Here are seven warning signs your Austin…

AI Policy: Put the Rules in Writing Before Your Team Uses AI2:09

Vlog · Video

AI Policy: Put the Rules in Writing Before Your Team Uses AI

Your employee handbook and email policy do not cover the new AI habits already showing up at…

Why Does My Business Need IT Services? A Simple Guide for Non-Technical Owners

Managed IT Services

Why Does My Business Need IT Services? A Simple Guide for Non-Technical Owners

You do not need to be technical to understand why your business needs IT services. This…

US warns of AI-powered attacks on Siemens PLCs in critical infrastructure

News · BleepingComputer

US warns of AI-powered attacks on Siemens PLCs in critical infrastructure

Federal agencies — the NSA, CISA, FBI, Department of Energy and EPA — are warning that…

A brand-new resource for local leaders at austinitsupport.com1:23

Vlog · Video

A brand-new resource for local leaders at austinitsupport.com

Technology should not feel like a foreign language full of acronyms. Meet Jorge Velasquez,…

3.6 Million Employee Records Stolen — and Microsoft Was Never Hacked

Cybersecurity

3.6 Million Employee Records Stolen — and Microsoft Was Never Hacked

A hacker claims to have stolen 3.6 million employee records tied to Azure accounts at…

Your accountant calls new monitors an "Expense." We call it an "Investment" in your people. 🖥️1:37

Vlog · Video

Your accountant calls new monitors an "Expense." We call it an "Investment" in your people. 🖥️

It is tempting to buy cheap monitors to save a few dollars, but eight hours a day on a…

Your Backup Ran Last Night. Would It Actually Restore?

Data Backup & Recovery

Your Backup Ran Last Night. Would It Actually Restore?

A green checkmark means a backup job ran, not that your business can reopen. Here is how…

In Austin, "remote work" isn't just a perk. It's a safety protocol.1:36

Vlog · Video

In Austin, "remote work" isn't just a perk. It's a safety protocol.

When the Texas ice storms hit, asking your team to drive on slick roads just to answer the…

Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company

News · BBC News

Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company

Meta says one of its AI models reached the internet and broke into another organisation's…

Shadow AI: What to Do When Your Team Is Already Using ChatGPT

Managed AI

Shadow AI: What to Do When Your Team Is Already Using ChatGPT

Shadow AI is the unapproved use of AI tools at work. Banning it rarely works. Here is how…