managed IT High Point

12 articles tagged "managed IT High Point" — strategic IT insights for North Carolina businesses.

The Preferred Data team writes for North Carolina small businesses, manufacturers, and defense contractors from our base in High Point, NC. Below is every post on managed IT High Point. Need help applying any of this to your own environment? Talk to PDC at (336) 886-3282.

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Azure & AWS Outages May 2026: NC Cloud Continuity Plan

Azure West US 2 went dark for 16 hours on May 29, 2026. AWS US-East-1 hit 150+ services on May 7-8. Get the NC hybrid BCDR fix. Call (336) 886-3282 today.

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Cybersecurity Is Now Survival: 2026 NC Small Business Math

SMBs were 70.5% of 2025 data breaches and one incident can top $4.91M. The 2026 budget math every NC small business owner needs. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Browser Extensions: The 2026 Blind Spot for NC Businesses

Malicious browser extensions hit 95% of enterprises and SMB attacks rose 20.8% in 2026. How NC small businesses close the browser blind spot. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Hidden Ransomware: Only 1 in 9 Attacks Reported (NC Guide)

BlackFog's Q1 2026 report found only 1 in 9 ransomware attacks are disclosed and 96% involve data theft. What NC small businesses must do. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Manufacturing Ransomware Wave: What NC Plants Must Do Now

After May 2026 ransomware hit West Pharmaceutical and Foxconn, NC manufacturers face the same risk. Learn how small plants defend OT/IT. Call (336) 886-3282.

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AI Voice Cloning Scams: How NC Small Businesses Defend in 2026

AI voice cloning scams cost businesses billions in 2026. Learn how NC small businesses can detect deepfakes and stop wire fraud. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Microsoft 365 July 2026 Price Hike: NC Small Business Guide

Microsoft raises 365 prices 5-33% on July 1, 2026. NC small businesses need a plan now to control costs. BBB A+ rated. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Tariff-Driven Tech Investments for NC Small Business 2026

Tariffs force NC small businesses to invest in technology. AI forecasting, ERP, and supply chain tools that pay back fast. Call (336) 886-3282.

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AI Voice Cloning Scams: How NC Small Businesses Can Stop CFO Fraud

AI voice cloning now powers 40% of business email compromise attacks, with average losses of $4.1M. Learn how NC small businesses defend against deepfake CFO fraud. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Cyber Insurance 2026: Why 73% of NC Small Businesses Fail Renewal

Cyber insurance carriers now require MFA, EDR, and immutable backups. 73% of SMBs fail their assessments. Learn how NC small businesses pass renewal. Call (336) 886-3282.

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QuickBooks Fraud Surge: How NC Small Businesses Stop Invoice Scams

QuickBooks-leveraged phishing rose 36.5% in 2025. Learn how NC small businesses defend AP and finance teams against invoice fraud and vishing. Call (336) 886-3282.

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High Point Market 2026: Technology Trends in Furniture

Technology trends reshaping the furniture industry at High Point Market 2026. From AI to 3D visualization, learn how NC manufacturers stay competitive. Call (336) 886-3282.

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