Perry Ashby, Author at Managed IT & Cyber Security

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10 Feb AI’s Hidden Cost: How to Audit Your Microsoft 365 Copilot Usage to Avoid Massive Licensing Waste

Posted at 11:26h in AI by Perry Ashby

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the business world by storm, pushing organizations of all sizes to adopt new tools that boost efficiency and sharpen their competitive edge. Among these tools, Microsoft 365 Copilot rises to the top, offering powerful productivity support through its seamless integration...

10 Feb 3 Simple Power Automate Workflows to Automatically Identify and Terminate Unused Cloud Resources

Posted at 11:26h in Cloud by Perry Ashby

The cloud makes it easy to create virtual machines, databases, and storage accounts with just a few clicks. The problem is, these resources are often left running long after they’re needed. This “cloud sprawl,” the unmanaged growth of cloud resources, can quietly drain your budget...

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10 Feb 5 Ways to Implement Secure IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) in Your Small Business

Posted at 11:26h in IT Management by Perry Ashby

Even the most powerful IT hardware today will eventually become outdated or faulty and will need to be retired. However, these retired servers, laptops, and storage devices hold a secret: they contain highly sensitive data. Simply throwing them in the recycling bin or donating them...

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10 Feb 6 Ways to Prevent Leaking Private Data Through Public AI Tools

Posted at 11:26h in AI by Perry Ashby

We all agree that public AI tools are fantastic for general tasks such as brainstorming ideas and working with non-sensitive customer data. They help us draft quick emails, write marketing copy, and even summarize complex reports in seconds. However, despite the efficiency gains, these digital...

10 Feb How to Implement Zero Trust for Your Office Guest Wi-Fi Network

Posted at 11:26h in Cybersecurity by Perry Ashby

Guest Wi-Fi is a convenience your visitors expect and a hallmark of good customer service. But it’s also one of the riskiest points in your network. A shared password that’s been passed around for years offers virtually no protection, and a single compromised guest device...

10 Feb How to Use Conditional Access to Grant and Revoke Contractor Access in 60 Minutes

Posted at 11:26h in IT Management by Perry Ashby

Managing contractor logins can be a real headache. You need to grant access quickly so work can begin, but that often means sharing passwords or creating accounts that never get deleted. It’s the classic trade-off between security and convenience, and security usually loses. What if...

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10 Feb The Smarter Way to Vet Your SaaS Integrations

Posted at 11:26h in IT Management by Perry Ashby

Your business runs on a SaaS (software-as-a-service) application stack, and you learn about a new SaaS tool that promises to boost productivity and streamline one of your most tedious processes. The temptation is to sign up for the service, click “install,” and figure out the...

10 Feb The SMB Guide to Making Your Website and Documents Digitally Accessible

Posted at 11:26h in Online Presence by Perry Ashby

Have you ever thought about how many potential customers leave your website because of accessibility issues? It’s not just a guess. A UK Click-Away Pound survey found that 69% of disabled internet users leave websites that aren’t accessible. For small and medium businesses, this represents...

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10 Feb Beyond Chatbots: Preparing Your Small Business for “Agentic AI” in 2026

Posted at 11:25h in AI by Perry Ashby

AI chatbots can answer questions. But now picture an AI that goes further, updating your CRM, booking appointments, and sending emails automatically. This isn’t some far-off future. It’s where things are headed in 2026 and beyond, as AI shifts from reactive tools to proactive, autonomous...

10 Feb Managing “Cloud Waste” as You Scale

Posted at 11:25h in Cloud by Perry Ashby

When you first move your data and computing resources to the cloud, the bills often seem manageable. But as your business grows, a worrying trend can appear. Your cloud expenses start climbing faster than your revenue. This is not just normal growth, it is a...

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Author: Perry Ashby

10 Feb AI’s Hidden Cost: How to Audit Your Microsoft 365 Copilot Usage to Avoid Massive Licensing Waste

10 Feb 3 Simple Power Automate Workflows to Automatically Identify and Terminate Unused Cloud Resources

10 Feb 5 Ways to Implement Secure IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) in Your Small Business

10 Feb 6 Ways to Prevent Leaking Private Data Through Public AI Tools

10 Feb How to Implement Zero Trust for Your Office Guest Wi-Fi Network

10 Feb How to Use Conditional Access to Grant and Revoke Contractor Access in 60 Minutes

10 Feb The Smarter Way to Vet Your SaaS Integrations

10 Feb The SMB Guide to Making Your Website and Documents Digitally Accessible

10 Feb Beyond Chatbots: Preparing Your Small Business for “Agentic AI” in 2026

10 Feb Managing “Cloud Waste” as You Scale

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