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No Matter the Title, Technology Leadership Is Essential
Organizationally, IT leadership can fall into a wide range of areas. Technology is found in every area of an organization – from email and file storage to security practices to using a key card to enter the building. If your team member has a computer/phone/badge/device, they use technology. The technology leader in your organization is…
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Microsoft Windows Server 2012 End of Life
Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 will soon be unsupported by Microsoft and could pose serious risks for organizations using it after the official end-of-life date in October 2023. Potential Risks and Important Considerations Once Microsoft ends support for operating systems, security patches or updates, bug fixes, or technical support are no longer offered. What…
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Office Relocation and IT Readiness
Undergoing an office relocation or opening additional locations to accommodate a growing team is a big step and a massive investment. GadellNet is here to evaluate a space for IT readiness. We aim to work with organizations early in their office relocation or expansion process to ensure IT readiness. We also look to uncover hidden…
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Choosing a Managed Service Provider: 10 Questions to Ask
You’ve made the decision. You will outsource all or part of your IT functions to a Managed Service Provider (MSP). You’ve approached several vendors, looked at their website, and maybe even talked briefly with a sales rep. Now it’s time to narrow down the options. That can be a time-consuming and confusing task. You’re about…
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Managing Your Technology Through End-of-Life
As with all things related to technology, change and evolution are inevitable. End of Life (EOL) is part of a typical technology lifecycle and means an application, platform, or hardware will no longer be supported by its manufacturer. No more patching or security, no more updated versions. Choosing to continue to use an application, platform,…
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Contractors Navigating Federal Compliance Mandates
In this article you’ll learn: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, was released in January of 2020 by the Department of Defense (DoD). CMMC was created to properly secure data shared by the government to contractors. This set of standards must be met by contractors and subcontractors who work with government CUI data. CUI or…
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Say Goodbye to On-Prem Domain Controllers with Azure AD Native Join for AVD
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is once again pushing the boundaries of virtual desktop technology. The long-awaited Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) native join capability will address a significant gap in the product offering. Azure AD native join will allow users to fully manage their virtual environment without any need for extending existing or creating new…
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Outsourced IT Partner: Going Beyond an IT Vendor
There are key differences between a break-fix IT vendor and a trusted, strategic IT partner. These differences should be evaluated when an organization is considering future technology strategy. What a strategic partner provides their clients is different than what an IT vendor offers. We have laid out some areas to consider when evaluating an outsourced…
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Microsoft NCE: What You Need to Know
What is Microsoft NCE On March 1st, Microsoft is making changes to their licensing pricing. They are calling this the Microsoft New Commerce Experience (NCE). The NCE is meant to simplify and streamline how you buy from Microsoft. You will not lose functionality with this change. The transition must be completed by June 30th, 2022.…
