Breaking Up with VMware: Smarter Virtualization Starts Here

Time to Rethink Virtualization: Why Companies Are Moving Away from VMware If you’ve been watching the virtualization space, you’ve likely noticed a shift: more and more companies are moving away from VMware. This isn’t just a trend—it’s a response to real changes in cost, licensing, and strategy following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware in late 2023….

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Cyber Insurance in 2025 – Why It’s Essential and How to Get It Right

Special thanks for assistance with this article to Aaron Pollock NPB Advisors/intouch Insurance Services aaron@npbadvisors.com (206) 941-6484 Why Cyber Insurance Is No Longer Optional Through the use of Artificial Intelligence cyber threats are evolving faster than ever. In 2024 alone, cybercrime was projected to cost the world $9.5 trillion[1]. From ransomware and business email compromise…

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Mastering Windows Desktop Shortcuts

Mastering Windows Desktop Shortcuts Want to boost your productivity and navigate your Windows desktop like a pro? Here are some handy shortcuts and tricks to manage your workspace more efficiently:  Win + D – Show Desktop Instantly minimize all open windows to reveal your desktop. Press again to restore them.  Win + M – Minimize All Windows…

The Hallmarks of a Healthy IT Culture

A healthy IT culture isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a business imperative. For organizations of all sizes, the risks of cyberthreats, data loss, and operational downtime are real, costly, and ever evolving. Yet, many businesses still treat IT security as a reactive function rather than a strategic pillar of business success. That mindset needs to change….

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Crafting High-Quality AI Prompts in Power Automate Copilot

As AI becomes more deeply integrated into business workflows, the ability to design effective prompts is becoming a critical skill. With Power Automate Copilot, Microsoft empowers users to harness the power of generative AI directly within their automation flows. But to get the most out of it, you need to know how to write prompts that deliver reliable, relevant,…

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What Is Power Automate? A Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft’s Automation Platform

In today’s digital workplace, automation is key to improving productivity, reducing manual tasks, and streamlining operations. Microsoft Power Automate is a powerful tool that enables users to create automated workflows between apps and services—without needing to write code. Whether you’re a business analyst, IT professional, or just someone looking to save time, Power Automate can help you…

May 2025 Tech Sense – Copilot, IIoT and Important Updates from Microsoft

Helping you make sense of technology in your business In this Edition… … we’re diving into the evolving world of technology—from the surprising discoveries in our ongoing journey with Microsoft Copilot to the transformative power of Industrial IoT in manufacturing. We’re also bringing you critical updates on Microsoft’s licensing changes for nonprofits, a must-read guide…

January 2025 Tech Sense – Do You Have an AI Strategy

Helping you make sense of technology in your business Starting with this Newsletter, we are getting back to sending out regular publications that includes our latest articles and other information that we think you should be aware of. You are on our list either because you signed up, are a customer, colleague, friend or Chamber…