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IT Firefighting: Balancing Urgency + Strategy

There's a reality where your IT operations can break out of the endless break-fix cycle. The most common challenge for IT Directors in mid-sized organizations is balance – there's...

Unlocking Efficiency: How Outsourcing Empowers Your Internal Team

Organizations with limited IT staff and resources face growing pressure to manage both day-to-day technical operations and strategic, business-specific IT initiatives....

Why Co-Managed IT Is a Game Changer for Rural Critical Access Hospitals

At Five Nines, we understand the unique challenges rural hospitals face because we've seen them firsthand. With experience supporting more than 85 healthcare organizations and 15...

5 Benefits of a Managed Service Provider

The 2020 onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a rapid increase of remote working, and the years that followed created a culture of hybrid work, a boom in smaller satellite...

Moving to the Cloud: The Complete, Affordable Solution

As cloud computing solutions flood the business world, one question comes up frequently for businesses hosting on-premise solutions: “Should we move (even part of) our data center...

Azure Virtual Desktop: 4 Benefits for Your Remote Organization

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a set of technologies from Microsoft Azure allowing IT professionals to create virtual desktops and remote apps in Azure and publish them to users...

Timely Patching: Prioritizing Your Risk Management

Do you patch all critical vulnerabilities within 'X' days? If you've dealt with an audit, cyber insurance, or third-party vendor due diligence, you've probably seen some variant...

Understanding Co-Managed IT Services for Your Business

Discover which IT service model is right for your medium-sized business. What are Co-Managed IT Services? Co-managed IT services can be a game-changer for medium-sized businesses...

Unplug Over The Holidays: Leave "IT" To A Managed Services Provider

There are only a few times throughout the year when it is encouraged to "unplug" from your work, when you should spend time with family, eat too much food, and turn your attention...

IT Strategic Planning: 3 Steps to Start the Process

As another year flies past, is your technology accounted for? In order to keep a well-maintained IT environment, you must make your technology a part of your annual strategic...