Is your business actually ready for AI? How to tell
A practical, skeptic-first guide to telling whether your small business is ready for AI, what to fix first, and how to start small without putting data at risk.
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Windows Server 2016 end of life: hardware or cloud?
Windows Server 2016 reaches end of support in January 2027. Here's what that really means for your business and how to decide between new hardware or the cloud.
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PHP2Shell and the case for modernizing your website
Two critical PHP flaws forced emergency patching worldwide this week. What happened, why static (Jamstack) sites have a smaller attack surface, and how to modernize at lower cost.
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Why Dentrix, Eaglesoft or Open Dental keeps freezing
Dentrix, Eaglesoft or Open Dental freezing mid-appointment? Here are the real reasons dental practice-management software runs slow and how to fix it.
Read More →MSP to MIP: what managed intelligence actually means for you
What changes and what stays the same when your managed IT provider starts helping with AI, explained without the hype and with a person on every decision.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot for small business: is it worth it?
A practical look at whether Microsoft 365 Copilot is worth the cost for a small business, what to clean up first, and how to roll it out without leaking data.
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Is your MSP secretly using AI or offshore techs?
How to tell whether your IT provider's support is real local people or quietly handed off to AI bots and offshore help desks, and the questions that reveal it.
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Will AI replace IT support? What it does and what it shouldn't
A straight answer on whether AI will replace IT support, what it genuinely helps with, and the work that still needs a real, accountable person in your corner.
Read More →What is a Managed Intelligence Provider?
A plain-English look at what a Managed Intelligence Provider actually does, what AI should never be trusted with, and how a person stays on every decision.
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On-prem server vs cloud: which is cheaper over 3-5 years?
On-prem server or cloud, which actually costs less over 3 to 5 years? We walk through the real numbers, the hidden line items, and how to compare honestly.
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The all-in total cost of managed IT (licensing, projects, onboarding)
The real all-in cost of managed IT goes beyond the monthly fee. Here is how licensing, projects, onboarding, and hardware add up so you can budget honestly.
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Your MSP raised prices at renewal: how to evaluate and negotiate
Your MSP raised prices at renewal. Here is how to tell whether the increase is fair, what questions to ask, and how to negotiate without a needless fight.
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Real SOC or offshore queue? What 24/7 SOC really means
When an MSP promises 24/7 SOC monitoring, that can mean a real team or a forwarded offshore queue. Here are the questions that reveal which one you are buying.
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Co-managed IT and your job: how shared IT actually works
Worried that bringing in a co-managed IT partner means your job is on the chopping block? Here's how shared IT really works, and why it usually helps you.
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Your MSP got acquired and service got worse: should you leave?
Your IT provider got bought out and the service quietly slipped. Here's a calm way to tell whether it's a temporary rough patch or a real reason to move on.
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Why is this MSP quote so much cheaper than the others?
A cheaper managed IT quote usually means a thinner scope, not a better deal. Here is how to find what's missing before a low number costs you more later.
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How to choose an MSP: the questions that actually matter
How to choose the right MSP for your business, with the questions that actually matter, the answers to listen for, and the red flags worth walking away from.
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Get your passwords and data back from your old IT provider
Leaving your IT provider and worried they're holding your passwords and data hostage? Here's how to reclaim what's yours, cleanly and professionally and fast.
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How to prevent ransomware without a full IT team
You don't need an in-house security team to defend against ransomware. Here's a practical, layered plan a small business can put in place and keep up.
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What IT really costs in Alaska or Hawaii (and why local costs more)
Why managed IT costs more in Alaska and Hawaii than continental US averages suggest, what drives the difference, and what you actually get for the higher price.
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How to switch IT providers without downtime or losing data
Switching IT providers feels risky, but it doesn't have to mean downtime or lost data. Here's how a careful, well-planned transition actually works in practice.
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Signs your business has outgrown 'the one tech guy'
How to tell when your business has outgrown the one tech guy, the real risks of relying on a single person for IT, and what a healthier setup looks like.
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Your only IT person just quit. Here's the calm version of what to do
Your only IT person just resigned and you're staring at systems nobody else understands. Here's the calm, practical order of operations to follow now.
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Does HIPAA apply to my small practice, and what does my IT have to do?
A plain-English look at whether HIPAA applies to your small practice, who counts as a covered entity, and what your IT setup must actually handle.
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Is your small business too small to be a hacker target?
Many owners assume hackers only chase big companies. Here is why small businesses are actually the easier target, and the few steps that change the odds.
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Warning signs it's time to fire your IT provider
Not sure if your IT provider is just having a bad month or genuinely failing you? Here are the honest warning signs that it's time to move on for good.
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Do you really need an MSP, or just call someone when it breaks?
An honest look at whether your business needs a managed service provider, or whether calling someone when things break is genuinely good enough for now.
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What should managed IT cost for a 10-75 person business?
A plain-English look at what a 10 to 75 person business should expect to pay for managed IT, what shapes the number, and how to sanity-check any quote.
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What is managed IT services, in plain English (vs break-fix)
A plain-English look at what managed IT services actually are, how managed IT differs from break-fix, and whether the model makes sense for your business.
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Our Top Recommendations to Protect Your Organization from Ransomware
Practical steps that work for small and mid-sized organizations, no enterprise budget required.
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Vicinity Achieves Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work Designation, Joining Elite Tier of Regional Technology Partners
Anchorage-based managed IT provider earns perfect 100/100 score, becomes one of only four Microsoft Partners in Alaska and one of three in Hawaii to hold prestigious credential.
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Vicinity and Remote Hands Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Technology Services Across Rural Alaska
Alliance combines managed IT expertise with local workforce model to deliver broadband and technical support while creating jobs in remote communities.
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Vicinity Acquires DanTech Services | IT Expansion
Vicinity acquires DanTech Services, combining two leading IT providers to strengthen managed IT support and capabilities across Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Pacific Northwest.
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Shaka Documentary Unites Pacific Islander Community
Over 250 people gathered for the 'Shaka' documentary screening in Alaska showcasing Pacific Islander culture through film, dance, and community building with aloha spirit.
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Vicinity Partners with CTR Consultants on IT Solutions
Vicinity partners with CTR Consultants to deliver industry-leading 3rd Generation IT solutions across Alaska and the Pacific Rim with enhanced services and innovation.
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