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IT & cybersecurity insights for professional services firms

Expert insights on cybersecurity, compliance, AI adoption, and managed IT — written for CPA firms, law practices, and financial services firms.

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Best Managed IT for Law Firms in the Bay Area

Compare the best managed IT providers for law firms in the Bay Area. Pros, cons, and what to look for in legal-specific MSPs, national providers, and more.

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CPA reviewing IRS data security compliance checklist at desk with locked file icons Compliance

IRS Publication 4557: CPA Firm Data Security

A guide to IRS Publication 4557 for CPA firms. Learn what technical controls, written plans, and compliance documentation you need.

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Technician running a diagnostic health check on a network of office computers and servers Managed IT

Your Business Tech Is Overdue for an Annual Physical

Start the new year by ensuring your business technology is healthy and reliable with a thorough tech health check.

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CPA firm accountant reviewing secure client tax data on a compliance-protected workstation Managed IT

Best IT Support for CPA Firms (2026)

How to choose the best IT support for your CPA firm. Compare MSP types, compliance needs, tax season readiness, and pricing for accounting firms.

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Business owner breaking bad tech habits illustrated as crossed-out digital icons on a fresh January calendar General

Dry January for Your Business

Millions embrace Dry January to boost well-being, and your business should shed unproductive tech habits too.

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Split illustration contrasting proactive managed IT monitoring with emergency break-fix repair call Managed IT

Managed IT vs Break-Fix

Compare managed IT and break-fix models for CPA firms, law firms, and financial services firms.

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Business owner comparing managed IT pricing tiers on a laptop with dollar figures Managed IT

How Much Does Managed IT Cost in 2026?

Managed IT pricing for small businesses in 2026: per-user costs, what's included at each tier, hidden fees to avoid, and Bay Area-specific pricing.

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The One Business Resolution That Actually Sticks

Explore why most business technology resolutions falter after January, mirroring gym membership drop-offs.

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Executive advisor presenting a technology roadmap on a digital whiteboard to firm leadership Managed IT

What Is a vCIO (Virtual Chief Information Officer)?

Learn what a vCIO (virtual Chief Information Officer) does, how vCIO services work within a managed IT engagement, and why professional services firms.

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Auditor reviewing a SOC 2 compliance checklist with data security controls illustrated around it Compliance

What Is SOC 2 Compliance?

Learn what SOC 2 compliance means, how the audit process works, what it costs, and why boutique financial firms, CPA practices, and law firms increasingly.

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Law firm partner reviewing IT vendor comparison checklist with evaluation criteria Managed IT

The IT Buyer's Guide for Professional Services Firms

What to look for, what to avoid, and the questions every firm should ask before choosing a managed IT provider. A free preview of the complete guide.

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Business owner circling wasteful software subscriptions on a budget spreadsheet Managed IT

Stop Funding These 3 Tech Money Pits

Discover how a simple one-hour review of software tools revealed massive inefficiencies costing a 12-person company over $260K annually.

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