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How to Identify AI Use Cases Before You Build
Today, we hosted an AI-Powered Workplace webinar focused on calling attention to a problem more teams are starting to feel. That problem: AI is making people faster at their tasks, and the work around them has not changed at all. Most teams try to identify AI use cases by starting with a tool. We started with…
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What We Shared in The AI Powered Workplace: Building an AI Brand Standard
Last Friday, we hosted an AI Powered Workplace webinar for our clients on a problem more teams are starting to feel: AI-generated content is getting faster, but it is not always recognizably yours. Teams can now draft campaign copy, sales follow-ups, executive updates, proposals, FAQs, enablement content, and service communications in minutes. Some of it…
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Steps to Building a Mature AI Security Program
The goal of building a mature AI security program is not just to secure AI. It is to reduce what AI can do when something goes wrong. Artificial intelligence has moved quickly from experimentation to everyday business use. Employees are using AI to summarize information, analyze data, draft content, research decisions, and move work forward…
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Five AI Security Practices Every Organization Should Implement
Good AI security starts with good security hygiene. Artificial intelligence is changing how organizations work, but not the fundamentals of cybersecurity. Conversely, the importance of a strong cybersecurity foundation is further enforced by the addition of AI into any work environment. AI tools can help employees summarize information, analyze data, draft content, and perform research…
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The CMMC Phase II Pause: What Changed, What Didn’t, and What You Should Do Now
On July 13, 2026, the Department of War (DoW) suspended the CMMC Phase II requirements that were scheduled to take effect November 10, 2026, and opened a 60-day review of the entire CMMC program. Here is what that actually means for your obligations as a defense contractor, and, more importantly, what it does not change.…
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When Attackers Get AI Access: Why AI Security Starts With Identity and Permissions When Attackers Get AI Access
AI does not inherently create new permissions. It accelerates what compromised access can do. When leaders think about AI security, the first concern is often, “What if the AI tool gets compromised?” That question matters, but it can pull attention away from a more likely scenario: an attacker compromises a user account and then uses…
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Copilot Cowork Is Generally Available: What Businesses Should Know Before Turning It On
On June 16, 2026, Microsoft announced that Copilot Cowork is now generally available worldwide. It’s a notable step beyond the Copilot chat experience most teams already know, and because it’s billed based on usage, it deserves a closer look before you switch it on. Here are the questions we’re hearing most from clients, answered in…
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Claude for Small Business: The Push to Make AI Work for You
Anthropic, the company behind Claude, recently announced Claude for Small Business, a package aimed at small and medium-sized organizations that have, up until this point, watched the AI conversation from the sidelines. This release pairs pre-built connectors to common business tools with ready-to-run workflows for everyday operational work. Most importantly for the SMB market, it…
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How Can Organizations Support Employee Mental Health?
Strong leadership plays a critical role in supporting employee mental health. Leaders who actively coach, mentor, and engage with their teams help create a sense of stability, trust, and psychological safety. A lack of involvement or support can contribute to increased stress and uncertainty. For this reason, it is essential that organizations equip both leaders and employees with…
