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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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Co-Managed IT Services: A Strategic Partnership Guide
Organizations face real pressures: cybersecurity threats, resource constraints, competing demands for IT support. Many businesses and nonprofits struggle to keep systems running smoothly while building the expertise needed to stay competitive. Co-managed IT services offer a strategic answer. Instead of choosing between managing everything in-house or outsourcing completely, you partner with an external provider to…
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Navigating Supply Constraints and Protecting Your Budget
Every organization feels the ripple effects of today’s supply chain challenges. Hardware delays. Price increases. Vendor backlogs. Compressed timelines. Rising expectations. It’s easy to feel like you’re constantly reacting instead of confidently planning. But you don’t have to navigate this alone. In my role as an Account Management leader supporting organizations, I see firsthand how…
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Technology Tips for Tax Season
Tax professionals are in the middle of their toughest season right now. I have a lot of respect for the people who do this work year after year. It takes patience, focus, emotional intelligence, and a high level of endurance to help people manage some of the most personal and sensitive parts of their financial…
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AI for Improved Client Experience
We lead our teams and serve our clients with our core values of: Make an Impact, 100% Responsibility 0% Excuses, and Grow or Die. When we began exploring how AI could enhance customer service for our team and our clients, it was essential that we stay focused on our core values. Leading with Core Values…
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Microsoft Ignite 2025 Highlights
What Leaders Can Do to Prepare for Free Copilot Chat and the New Era of Agents Microsoft Ignite made one thing clear this week at their annual conference: AI is becoming a normal part of everyday work, not just something big enterprises experiment with. The future is moving toward human-led, agent-supported workplaces where everyone has…
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Why We Aren’t Recommending Microsoft’s ESU for Windows 10
Microsoft recently announced a last-minute lifeline for Windows 10 users: one year of free security updates through its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. While this may sound like a reprieve, it doesn’t change the reality: Windows 10 reaches end-of-life in October 2025. At GadellNet, we believe this offer is a temporary patch, not a strategy. Here’s why…
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Why We Use Quickpass: Better Security, Smarter Support
At GadellNet, we’re committed to strengthening both the security and efficiency of our client experience. One of the solutions we provide to support that goal is CyberQP’s Quickpass. This platform plays a key role in two areas of our service: protecting our clients from social engineering threats and improving the overall support experience by reducing…
