If you saw the recent headlines about the new router ban, the first reaction was probably simple: Good. Remove risky hardware and the problem goes away. That reaction is understandable, but it is incomplete. The Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List on March 20, 2026, to include routers produced in foreign countries, which meansContinue reading “What the New Router Ban Means for Texas Businesses”
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How to Prevent Credential Theft: Why It Happens and How Texas SMBs Can Stop It
If you’re responsible for operations, HR, or “whatever touches technology” in your company, you’ve likely asked yourself how to prevent credential theft without turning your office into a security fortress. That’s a fair question. After all, credential-based attacks remain the #1 way cybercriminals breach organizations. According to Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report, stolen or reusedContinue reading “How to Prevent Credential Theft: Why It Happens and How Texas SMBs Can Stop It”
AI Subscription Sprawl: Why Small Businesses Will Pay More for Less in 2026
AI tools are no longer experimental. In fact, for many small businesses, they now sit alongside email, accounting software, and cybersecurity as “must-have” subscriptions. However, that shift comes with a quiet downside. Over the next year, AI subscriptions will change in ways that increase costs, fragment features, and lock businesses into overlapping tools they don’tContinue reading “AI Subscription Sprawl: Why Small Businesses Will Pay More for Less in 2026”