In December 2025, Microsoft announced that pricing for a wide range of Microsoft 365 commercial plans would increase on July 1, 2026. The update is broad — covering Enterprise, Business, Frontline, and Government tiers — and comes paired with a packaging update that bundles additional capabilities into existing plans. Here’s a breakdown of what changed, […]

Unexpected spikes in network traffic or international charges usually indicate that bad actors are exploiting your communication tools. Knowing what to watch out for and how to respond enables your IT team to isolate threats and restore reliable voice services quickly. Signs of a compromised phone system Cybercriminals frequently target Voice over Internet Protocol tools […]

Keeping track of product levels and customer purchases shouldn’t require complex onsite server setups. Implementing a cloud-native management hub allows your team to oversee the entire retail lifecycle from any location. When a business relies on disconnected infrastructure or legacy, on-premise hardware, keeping up with this multi-channelled demand becomes a major administrative burden. Moving your […]

Improving your proficiency with Excel is one of the fastest ways to boost office productivity. These essential functions help you navigate large amounts of information with ease and accuracy. Counting with precision using COUNT and COUNTA Managing large lists often requires knowing exactly how many entries you have without manually tallying them. The COUNT function […]

The holidays are often the busiest time of year for businesses, so when IT issues arise during this period, they can be particularly disruptive and stressful. Managed IT services can ease this burden by ensuring your technology supports your operations instead of obstructing them. But what exactly are managed IT services, and why are they […]