managed IT services
31 articles tagged "managed IT services" — 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 services. Need help applying any of this to your own environment? Talk to PDC at (336) 886-3282.
Cordyceps CI/CD Vulnerability: NC SMB Software Supply Chain Plan 2026
Cordyceps exposed 300+ GitHub repos to silent supply-chain takeover. NC small business GitHub Actions defense plan inside. Call (336) 886-3282.
JPMC 2026 Outlook: 59% Call AI Essential, NC SMB Tech Roadmap
JPMorganChase 2026 outlook: 76% of SMBs expect revenue growth, 59% see AI as essential. NC SMB tech roadmap inside. Call (336) 886-3282.
Anthropic Export Controls: NC SMB AI Vendor Continuity Plan 2026
Anthropic disabled Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after a US export order. NC small business AI vendor continuity plan inside. Call (336) 886-3282.
Tata Electronics Breach: NC Manufacturer Supplier Risk Plan 2026
World Leaks dumped 200K Tata files exposing Apple, Tesla. Learn how NC manufacturers tighten supplier risk now. Call (336) 886-3282.
UniFi OS CVE-2026-34908 CVSS 10: NC SMB Network Defense Plan
CISA added a CVSS 10 UniFi OS flaw to KEV with a June 26 patch deadline. NC small business action plan inside. Call (336) 886-3282.
Windows 10 ESU Year 2 Cliff: NC SMB Migration Plan October 2026
ESU Year 2 doubles to $122 per device on Oct 14, 2026. NC small business Windows 11 migration plan inside. Call (336) 886-3282.
BridgePay Ransomware: Payment Processor Risk for NC SMBs
Feb 2026 BridgePay ransomware stopped payments at thousands of SMBs. How NC businesses diversify payment processors. Call (336) 886-3282.
AI-Built Zero-Day Bypassed 2FA in May 2026: What NC SMBs Must Do
Google confirmed the first AI-authored zero-day exploit in the wild on May 11, 2026. Here's how NC small businesses harden 2FA before AI-built malware reaches them.
Ransomware-as-a-Service: Why 88% of NC Small Businesses Are at Risk
Ransomware-as-a-Service has put professional attack kits in the hands of low-skill criminals. Learn how NC small businesses can defend against the 88% targeting rate. Call (336) 886-3282.
FBI IC3: $20.9B Cybercrime Losses Hit Small Businesses Hard
FBI 2025 IC3 report: record $20.9B in cybercrime losses, up 26% YoY. Why NC small businesses are top targets and how to defend. Call (336) 886-3282.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Business: NC SMB Rollout Guide
Microsoft 365 Copilot Business: $21/user, 300-seat cap. How NC small businesses safely roll out AI productivity. Call (336) 886-3282.
SharePoint Zero-Day CVE-2026-32201: How NC Businesses Should Respond
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixed an actively exploited SharePoint spoofing flaw (CVE-2026-32201). Learn what NC small businesses need to do this week.
Tariffs Are Crushing IT Budgets: 2026 Cost Strategy for NC Small Businesses
Tariffs added an estimated $85B in costs to US small businesses while IDC cut 2025 IT spending growth from 10% to 5%. Here's how NC SMBs can protect their tech budget.
NPM Supply Chain Attacks Hit Businesses in 2026: Axios, Bitwarden CLI, and SAP Compromised
Three major npm supply chain attacks compromised Axios, Bitwarden CLI, and SAP packages in 2026. Learn how NC small businesses can detect and defend against software supply chain threats.
SonicWall SNWLID-2026-0004: 3 Critical Firewall Flaws NC Businesses Must Patch Now
SonicWall disclosed three SonicOS vulnerabilities on April 29, 2026 affecting Gen6, Gen7, and Gen8 firewalls. Learn how NC businesses can patch quickly and harden management interfaces.
Edge Computing for Manufacturing: AI on the NC Factory Floor
Edge computing brings real-time AI to North Carolina factory floors. Learn how manufacturers use edge for quality control, predictive maintenance, and more. Call (336) 886-3282.
How NC Manufacturers Can Reduce Cyber Insurance Premiums
Proven strategies to reduce cyber insurance premiums for North Carolina manufacturers. Implement the controls insurers reward most. Call PDC at (336) 886-3282.
How to Build an AI-Ready IT Infrastructure for NC Small Business (2026)
Build an AI-ready IT infrastructure for your NC small business. Network, security, cloud, and endpoint checklist from Preferred Data Corporation. (336) 886-3282.
Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365: Which Is Right for Your NC Business?
Compare Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 for NC small businesses. Pricing, features, security, and expert PDC recommendations. Call (336) 886-3282.
Passwordless Authentication: Future of NC Business Security
Passwordless authentication eliminates phishing risks and simplifies login for North Carolina businesses. Learn about passkeys, FIDO2, and deployment. Call (336) 886-3282.
Spring IT Health Check: Essential Maintenance for NC Businesses
Your complete spring IT health check checklist for North Carolina businesses. Prevent downtime, boost security, and optimize performance. Call PDC at (336) 886-3282.
Third-Party Vendor Risk Management for NC Manufacturers
Protect your North Carolina manufacturing business from supply chain cyberattacks with effective vendor risk management. Expert guidance from PDC. Call (336) 886-3282.
Windows 10 End of Life: Why NC Businesses Must Upgrade Now
Windows 10 support ended October 2025. Learn why North Carolina businesses must upgrade to Windows 11 now to avoid security risks, compliance failures, and rising costs. Call (336) 886-3282.
Google API Keys Now Expose Gemini AI Data: What North Carolina Businesses Need to Know
A newly disclosed vulnerability allows previously harmless Google API keys to authenticate to Gemini AI and access private business data. Learn the risk, who is affected, and how to protect your NC or…
Post-Quantum Cryptography: Why North Carolina Businesses Should Start Preparing Now
Quantum computing threatens to break today's encryption within a decade. Attackers are already harvesting encrypted data for future decryption. Learn the practical 4-phase PQC preparation roadmap for …
Common Network Problems and Fixes for NC Small Businesses
Fix slow internet, Wi-Fi dead zones, printer issues, VPN problems, and network outages. When to DIY vs call a professional. NC IT help: (336) 886-3282.
Technology Assessment for Search Fund Acquisitions: A Practical Framework
Technology due diligence framework for search fund operators evaluating $1M-$10M acquisitions. Red flags, quick assessment methods. Call (336) 886-3282.
Network Monitoring for Small Business: What NC Companies Need to Know
Network monitoring guide for NC small businesses: what it watches, alert types, tool options, and managed vs DIY comparison. Call (336) 886-3282 for help.
Building a Scalable IT Platform for PE Portfolio Company Roll-Ups
How private equity firms build standardized IT platforms for portfolio company acquisitions. Reduce integration time by 60%. NC M&A IT experts. Call (336) 886-3282.
Microsoft Office Online Server End of Life: Your 2026 Migration Strategy for NC
Office Online Server retires December 31, 2026. Get your NC manufacturing or construction company's migration strategy now. Free assessment from High Point's trusted technology partner since 1987. Cal…
The AI Revolution Hitting America's Main Street: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming manufacturers, distributors, industrials, and construction companies, and why partnering with experts is critical to staying competitive in 2025 an…