

Q4 Grant-Funded Tech Projects: How to Scope, Budget, and Deliver by Spring
You got the grant—now the clock is ticking. Here’s how to go from award letter to working solution. Why It Matters For nonprofits, schools, and small local governments, securing a tech-focused grant is a huge win. But the real challenge? Delivering the project on time, within budget, and in a way that makes funders eager to support you again. That’s especially true for Q4-funded projects. Many state and federal tech grants —including programs like the Digital Equity Act , E-R
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Year‑End IT Budgeting: Where to Spend vs. Save in 2026
Smart investments. Strategic cuts. A practical guide for SMBs closing out the year. Why It Matters Now The last quarter of the year is make-or-break time for IT planning. For many small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), Q4 is when budgets are finalized, unspent funds need to be used or returned, and strategic priorities for the next fiscal year are set. The stakes are higher than ever in 2026. With rising cyber threats, rapid shifts in remote work, and mounting vendor costs (M
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Holiday Season Security: A Playbook for SMBs
Phishing. Travel. BYOD. Why year-end is your business’s most vulnerable time—and how to defend it. ‘Tis the Season—for Cybercrime For most businesses, the holidays bring a welcome slowdown. PTO calendars fill up, devices leave the office, and attention shifts to year-end closeouts. For cybercriminals, it’s the busiest time of year. Threat actors know that small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) operate with limited IT resources—especially in December. They exploit this by rampi
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