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The Cost of Outdated IT in Mission-Driven Organizations

Outdated IT is quietly holding back Montana nonprofits, and putting missions at risk. Montana nonprofits play a vital role in our communities, whether it’s providing food and shelter, supporting education, or caring for those in need. But while the mission ...

Outdated Technology: A Growing Cyber Risk For Montana Law Firms

Unsupported Systems and Aging Tools Leave Law Firms Exposed For Montana law firms, trust is everything. Clients count on you to protect their most sensitive information—contracts, case strategies, financial records, and deeply personal details. But what many firms don’t realize ...

Why Nonprofits Are Moving to VoIP: Clearer Communication, Greater Impact

Nonprofits run on passion; but they succeed on connection.  Whether you’re coordinating volunteers, engaging donors, or supporting your community, every call counts. And if your organization is still using a traditional phone system, it may be doing more harm than ...

Countdown to Compliance: What to Do Before the Final CMMC Rule Drops

The clock is ticking for defense contractors across the nation. The long-awaited final rule for the Cybersecurity ...

Clasoil Kitchen Monthly Newsletter October 2025

SUN-DRIED TOMATO HUMMUS PASTA (GF) (V) A creamy, flavor-packed pasta dish that’s both gluten-free and vegan. The secret? Hummus! ...

Employee Spotlight: Grace Morris - vCIO

Since joining the ISM team 8 years ago, Grace has held a few different roles. Earlier this year, she took on ...

Watch Out for Phishing Emails, Check Links Before Clicking

The email looks legit. It uses your company’s logo, addresses you by name, and urges you to act fast. “Reset your password now” … “Confirm your payment details” … “Click here to avoid account suspension.” But if you look closer, ...

Back Up Important Files To The Cloud Or An External Drive

Imagine this scenario: You’re about to deliver a big presentation, but when you open your laptop, the files are gone. Maybe the device crashed, maybe it was stolen, or maybe ransomware locked everything. Without a backup, years of work can ...

Whiskey & Workflows: How We Made AI Education Unforgettable

Date: October 18, 2025 Over the past few months, we embarked on a bold experiment: What if learning about artificial intelligence didn't have to feel like work? What if we could make it engaging, memorable, and dare we say, delicious? ...

A "Tenant Hijacking" Flaw in Microsoft Entra

Security researchers recently uncovered a critical flaw in Microsoft Entra ID that could have allowed to hijack a company’s entire Microsoft tenant. In simple terms, a tenant is your company's dedicated space within Microsoft's cloud ecosystem; it houses your user ...

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