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AI-driven cyberattacks are becoming one of the biggest threats facing small and medium-sized businesses today. That’s why we’re proud to have Jordan Smith, VP at CMIT Solutions, speaking at the 4th Annual Excellerate Central Oregon Business Forum on September 11 at the Riverhouse Convention Center. Jordan will share insights on how AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape and most importantly, how business leaders can defend against evolving threats. The Excellerate Forum brings together top business leaders from across Central Oregon for a morning of learning, networking, and strategies to thrive in the years ahead. 📅 Thursday, September 11 | 6:30 – 10 AM PDT 📍 Riverhouse Convention Center | Bend, OR 👉 Register here: [https://lnkd.in/guPrQmnv]

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Data durability and reliability, plus lower-cost tiering for efficient storage management. A smart choice for businesses looking to optimize long-term data retention without compromising on security or accessibility.

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“An absolute must.” That's how CIO Brian Atkinson (of Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine) described Island during a recent discussion with Reworked. Let's take a step back. ICOM encountered a challenging situation: → Entirely SaaS-based operations → Various compliance requirements (HIPAA, GLBA, etc.) → A diverse user group (students, physicians, faculty, & staff) This complex environment led them - like many organizations today - to adopt legacy solutions (such as VDI), resulting in slow and awkward browser experiences. Not ideal. Then Brian found Island. And things started to improve. However, this story goes beyond just problem-solving. We didn't simply deliver a product and vanish. We were on-site twice weekly, offering best practices and continuous support to help ICOM maximize the Enterprise Browser's benefits. Our goal has always been to create an environment where organizations don't have to choose between productivity and security. An approach that clearly “delights both users and IT teams because it finally gives them what they've both been wanting: security without sacrificing usability.” Read more about ICOM’s journey via the link in the comments. ↓ Virginia Backaitis Gartner

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APIs are the new perimeter—and the new target. Jamison Utter breaks down what you need to know and how A10 is staying ahead of the threat. Worth the watch. https://bit.ly/4evr9Wy

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Tech resilience isn’t just cybersecurity—it’s strategy. At Exigent Technologies, we’re seeing Colorado SMBs shift from reactive fixes to proactive IT planning. From disaster recovery testing to long-term roadmaps, Denver businesses are building scalable, disruption-resistant systems. Here’s how they’re doing it right. 👉 [Link in first comment] #ITResilience #GoLocal #msp

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What’s the right operating model: MSP, MSSP, or a single partner delivering both? This guide by Adam Berger outlines core differences, real-world scenarios, and why many mid-market firms now prefer a unified approach with 24×7 SOC + managed IT. Dive in: https://lnkd.in/gzRzWnDT #BoardSecurity #OperationalResilience #MSSP #MSP #NetrixGlobal

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💵The Real Cost of Generic PCs In this clip, BOXX CEO Kirk Schell breaks down what professionals really risk when they rely on generic, off-the-shelf systems for high-performance workloads. 📉🖥️ Generic PCs? You're talking to sales reps who don’t know your applications. You get hardware not optimized for your actual work. You're left with bottlenecks, delays, and basic support that can’t solve complex issues. 📈 🖥️BOXX custom workstations? One-on-one consultation with experts who understand your industry and software. High-performance builds configured for your exact workload for maximum efficiency U.S.-based assembly for fast response times and shipping, with support from specialists who sit with our engineers 🧠 From architecture to engineering to AI and media, BOXX’s custom workstations offer competitive advantage that returns on your investment. 🎥 Watch Kirk explain why performance starts with purpose. #Workstation #customworkstation #highperformance #custompc #BOXXTechnologies #PerformanceBuilt  

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Supporting Arizona's Mid-Market Businesses As the largest privately held, family-owned MSP/MSSP in the country, Impact specializes in mid-sized organizations with 50–2,000 employees—delivering unified support that addresses real-world growth challenges in Arizona. From managed IT and cybersecurity powered by our DOT Security division to AI tools, marketing, and print, everything is built to make operations smoother and more innovative—all with US-based pre- and post-sales expertise. Quick overview: https://lnkd.in/gYPEvWUN

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Starting in 2026, code-signing certificates will move to a 15-month validity period, aligning with the industry’s broader shift toward automation and stronger cryptographic hygiene. ⚙️ It’s a meaningful change that helps reduce risk and improve security posture across the software ecosystem. Now’s the time to plan, automate, and stay ahead. 🛡️

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Your financial applications don't just store files in Amazon S3, they rely on S3 data to function. If that data is compromised by an attack, files will be lost, your business-critical apps will go offline, and customer trust can be lost. Join Rubrik and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to ensure critical financial services application availability 👉 https://bit.ly/489SNai

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