Dan Mallard

Shadow AI and Shadow IT: The Hidden Cyber Risks Every Business Needs to Manage 

Uncontrolled software usage โ€” from personal Dropbox accounts to unapproved AI tools โ€” is one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats facing small and midsize businesses today. Known as Shadow IT, these unauthorized tools create blind spots for IT teams, expose sensitive data, and increase the risk of compliance violations.  But as AI becomes woven into […]

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Beyond Jargon What Does โ€œEnterprise-Levelโ€ Mean in IT

Beyond Jargon: What Does โ€œEnterprise-Levelโ€ Mean in IT?

Updated July 2025. Originally published November 2015.   The term enterprise-level is frequently used in IT marketing, but what does โ€œenterpriseโ€ mean in this context? If youโ€™re a small or mid-sized business (SMB) evaluating your IT infrastructure, itโ€™s worth going beyond jargon to understand what โ€œenterprise-levelโ€ means in the context of IT. At IronEdge Group,

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Hybrid Cloud vs. Multi-Cloud Management Platform Whatโ€™s the Difference and Why Does It Matterย 

Hybrid Cloud vs. Multi-Cloud Approaches: Whatโ€™s the Difference and Why Does It Matter? 

When most people think about cloud computing, they imagine a relatively new technology that exploded in the last decade. However, the concept of the cloud has been around for over 30 years.   According to an article from TechTarget, Andy Hertzfeld โ€” one of the creators of the original Apple Mac โ€” may have been the

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How IT Services Support Business Continuity Planning

In todayโ€™s always-on business world, IT downtime isnโ€™t just an inconvenience โ€” itโ€™s a direct threat to profitability, reputation, and long-term viability. Thatโ€™s why business continuity planning (BCP) has evolved from a best practice into a critical business requirement.   However, according to Nationwideโ€™s latest risk management survey, 21% of businesses report they do not have a

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IronEdge Windows 10 Sunset A Business IT Security Perspective

Microsoft Windows 10 End of Life: Support Your Upgrade from Windows 10 to 11 with Managed IT Services

Itโ€™s hard to believe that itโ€™s been two years since Microsoft announced Windows 10 end of life. Now, with the official sunset date of October 14, 2025, rapidly approaching โ€” marking the end of security updates for Windows 10 Home, Pro, Enterprise and Education โ€” many businesses still havenโ€™t upgraded from Windows 10 to 11.

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IT Services for Property Management

IT Services for Property Management: Finding Modern Solutions to Streamline Your Business 

In a recent Forbes article listing the top challenges facing todayโ€™s property managers, โ€œkeeping up with technologyโ€ claimed the number one spot โ€” followed closely by โ€œmanaging economic unpredictability.โ€  Thatโ€™s no coincidence.  Technology plays a critical role in how modern property management companies operate, adapt, and grow. Yet, outdated systems, mounting cybersecurity risks, and a

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IronEdge construction IT services and cloud solutions

Cloud Solutions for Construction: Improving Scalability and Efficiency

Construction projects are becoming more complex and demanding than everโ€”driven by rising expectations for sustainability, and smart technology integration. With teams managing heavy workloads and tight schedules, staying efficient and organized is more challenging than ever.  So, how can you make the construction process smoother and more efficient? Many construction IT services companies say the

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Strong and strategic MSP support doesnโ€™t just handle IT issuesโ€”it aligns with your business vision to help you grow.

Unlocking Business Growth: The 6 Keys to a Successful MSP Partnership 

Running a business in todayโ€™s fast-paced, tech-driven world comes with its own set of challenges. Technology isnโ€™t just a support tool anymore โ€” itโ€™s the backbone of innovation, efficiency, and growth. Yet, for many organizations, managing IT complexities in-house is overwhelming. Thatโ€™s where a reliable Managed Service Provider (MSP) steps in. Strategic managed IT services

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IronEdge IT Support for Construction

5 Essential IT Services for Construction Businesses

The increasing role of technology is undeniableโ€”it\’s driven significant advancements in the modern construction industry, including new building materials, project management software, and even drones for site inspections. Since digital transformation is crucial to staying competitive in the market, your business must invest in IT support for construction that can streamline operations and improve overall

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