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It's impossible to a run a modern business without technology services. Our technology hub will guide you toward the software and tools necessary not just for everyday operations but also cost efficiency and long-term growth. Get recommendations for cutting-edge platforms, learn about the rise of AI-powered tech and find out what solutions can help you take your business to the next level.

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How to Build a Microsoft Document Management System
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Discover how to build a customized Microsoft document management system for your business with the workflows, security and integrations you want.

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Security is critical to a small business, but so is budgeting. This guide explains how much you should spend on security systems for your small business.

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Keeping Teams on Track with Project Management Agents
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AI agents automate project tasks by assigning work based on priority and availability, centralizing communications, and flagging obstacles for small teams.

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How SMBs Can Use AI Agents to Improve Accounting
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AI accounting agents combine speed with contextual accuracy to maintain nuanced decision-making processes.

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How AI Agents Are Changing SMB Payments
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AI agents are transforming payment workflows by automating invoice management, predicting payment delays, and accelerating collections.

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How AI Agents Can Help SMBs Do More With Less
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AI agents give small businesses the tools they need to automate workflows and compete with larger organizations.

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The Best Business Uses of Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Word lets you share documents, create templates and collaborate with your team. Learn about the other business uses for Microsoft Word.

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Why Your Small Business Needs an IT Partner
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Find the right IT partner and your SMB can take advantage of all current and future business technology, improving service, profit and productivity.

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By Sean Peek | December 19, 2025

Paperless office solutions reduce clutter, improve organization and streamline reporting. Here's how to create a paperless office.

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If customers can't trust you with their data, it will hurt your bottom line. Find out what you need to do to secure your business’s data.

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By Skye Schooley | December 19, 2025

Real-time monitoring is essential for every business. Learn how monitoring your network can improve your overall security, performance and productivity.

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Learn five ways to improve your bottom line and create a more sustainable business environment by using practices such as cloud-based computing.

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Why Employees and Not IT Are Driving the New Technological Revolution
By Mark Fairlie | December 18, 2025

You trust your IT team but should you involve other employees to help build your tech stack? Yes ― it will reduce staff turnover and improve productivity.

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A Small Business’s Guide to the Different Types of Cloud Services
By Kristy Blackmon | December 17, 2025

Small and midsize businesses can benefit from migrating to the cloud. Learn cloud service types and the pros and cons of moving operations to the cloud.

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By Mark Fairlie | December 17, 2025

Don’t copy and paste the same code over and over again. Instead, create a PowerShell function and save yourself time.

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Staying connected with your team is especially important in remote and hybrid settings. Here are 11 mobile apps that can help.

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By Sean Peek | November 26, 2025

Mobile app technology has grown so advanced that an entrepreneur or small company owner can run 100% of their business on smartphone apps.

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What Is SIP Trunking?
By Shannon Flynn | November 26, 2025

A SIP trunk is the digital version of an analog phone line. Learn how you can upgrade to a unified digital phone system for your business.

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What Is a Cloud-Based Phone System?
By Mark Fairlie | November 26, 2025

Businesses are replacing their old telephone systems with more modern digital networks. Learn the pros and cons of using cloud phone systems.

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What Is a Cloud PBX?
By Mark Fairlie | November 24, 2025

Cloud PBX is an internet-based virtual PBX system that routes and manages calls. Learn how it compares to on-premises PBX and find cloud PBX providers.

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What Are Multiline Phone Systems?
By Mark Fairlie | November 24, 2025

Learn how to improve communications and optimize your entire business with a phone system capable of handling multiple calls simultaneously.

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What Is a Softphone?
By Mark Fairlie | November 24, 2025

Softphones help businesses deliver voice, text and video over the web via cloud-based VoIP service providers. Learn how to use softphones in your business.

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How to Block Websites From Employee Use
By Stella Morrison | November 21, 2025

This guide explains how to block and filter websites to restrict employee access to certain content on the company network.

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By Adam Bertram | November 20, 2025

Web scraping tools gather a website's pertinent information for you to peruse or download. Learn how to create your own web scraping tool in PowerShell.

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How to Manage File System ACLs With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | November 20, 2025

Before you can change an ACL, you must get the current one. There are two ways to do this with PowerShell. Learn how to get the current ACL and modify it.

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How to Manage IIS Application Pools With PowerShell
By Mark Fairlie | November 20, 2025

PowerShell helps IT experts manage IIS web server farms with dozens or hundreds of app pools. Learn how to manage IIS application tools with PowerShell.

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How to Remotely Invoke Applications With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | November 20, 2025

Not all applications are created with remote execution in mind. PowerShell provides several ways to invoke applications on remote computers.

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How to Set Up Business Wi-Fi
By Mark Fairlie | November 20, 2025

Business Wi-Fi boosts security and productivity. Learn everything you need to set up a secure business Wi-Fi connection for your employees and customers.