How to Choose an MSP for PE Portfolio Companies
John Ohlwiler
Twelve is the new five.
The Leadership Checklist for AI Readiness
John Ohlwiler
Here’s a question we put in front of CEOs before an AI and Microsoft Copilot session. Take five seconds and pick your answer:
How Retailers Vet PCI Security Providers Before the Holiday Rush
John Ohlwiler
From roughly the week before Thanksgiving through the first days of January, nobody touches the point-of-sale configuration, the network, or …
The Halloween Edition: 5 IT Horror Stories (and How to Avoid Them)
John Ohlwiler
In honor of Halloween, here's a post with some scary stories. Some of these tales come from patterns we run into with growing businesses. Oth …
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: A Field Guide for Business Leaders
John Ohlwiler
The decisions that shape your company’s security posture don’t get made at the front desk. They get made in budget meetings, vendor negotiati …
Selling in 2027? The IT Cleanup You Should Start Today
John Ohlwiler
The short answer: To prepare your IT before selling your business, start 12 to 18 months out. Document every system, retire unsupported hardw …
