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Backing Up Your Cloud Data Before Year-End: Why It Matters

Start the New Year with Peace of Mind As businesses wrap up Q4, priorities often center on financial reporting, performance reviews, and strategic planning. But one critical task that often slips through the cracks, backing up your cloud data, can ...

Vendor Consolidation on the Rise: What SAIC’s SilverEdge Acquisition Means for IT Teams

In early October, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced its $205 million acquisition of SilverEdge Government Solutions, a move designed to expand SAIC’s cybersecurity, data analytics, and software development capabilities across the defense and federal markets. The deal, confirmed by ...

Don’t Let Unpatched Systems Put Your Montana Medical Practice at Risk

Don’t Let Unpatched Systems Put Your Montana Medical Practice at Risk  Delayed updates open the door to HIPAA violations, patient data breaches, and costly ransomware attacks.  In private medical practices across Montana, patient care always comes first. But behind the ...

The Cost of Outdated IT in Mission-Driven Organizations

Outdated IT is quietly holding back Montana nonprofits, and putting missions at risk.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Outdated Technology: A Growing Cyber Risk For Montana Law Firms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, ...

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