When George Makaye, CISSP and CEO of GXA, took the stage at the 2025 LeadingAge Texas Annual Conference, he made one thing clear: cybersecurity in aging services is no longer just an IT issue. It’s a leadership imperative. 🎥 Prefer to watch? You can view George’s full 27-minute presentation below: Over the course of the […]
Moving to the cloud has clear benefits: speed, flexibility, and lower costs. It’s easier to scale, deploy updates faster, and give your team access from anywhere. But those same advantages can come with serious risks especially if your cloud security strategy isn’t keeping up. The reality? One bad click or misstep could open a door […]
Running a business in Texas is a balancing act. You’re constantly managing growth, operations and security while trying to stay competitive. But as technology evolves, so do the challenges. Cyberthreats are more sophisticated, compliance requirements keep changing and downtime is more expensive than ever. Without the right Managed Service Provider (MSP), these challenges can slow […]
IT misalignment isn’t just a minor setback—it’s a missed opportunity that limits efficiency, security, and growth. Many businesses invest in technology but fail to use it to its full potential. In fact, 42% of business owners acknowledge that they don’t fully leverage their IT tools. Without a clear strategy, IT becomes fragmented, reactive, and a drain […]
Expanding your business requires robust IT support, but vulnerabilities in your technology can disrupt even the most carefully crafted plans. “60% of small companies close within six months of being hacked,” according to a study by the National Cybersecurity Alliance. This alarming statistic underscores the critical role that managed services play in safeguarding your business and […]
The managed IT services industry is thriving, but behind the success lies a set of complex operational challenges. While clients expect seamless IT management, rapid support, and airtight cybersecurity, the reality for managed services providers is far more demanding. The stakes are high, with IT downtime costing businesses an average of $9,000 per minute. This staggering […]
Choosing between break-fix services and managed services is a critical decision that can directly impact your business’s efficiency, scalability, and bottom line. Many businesses underestimate the costs associated with reactive IT support until a system failure occurs. Unplanned IT downtime costs businesses an average of $5,600 per minute, emphasizing the importance of proactive IT management […]
Every minute of IT downtime is a direct hit to your bottom line, productivity, and client trust. For many businesses, IT outages cost an average of $5,600 per minute, amounting to over $300,000 per hour. These disruptions don’t just slow you down—they put your business at risk. As George Makaye, CEO of GXA, says, “Managed […]
Choosing the wrong managed services provider (MSP) can lead to major operational disruptions and costly downtime. Did you know managed services offer 45–65% cost savings compared to internal IT groups, making the right provider a crucial decision for any business? However, not all MSPs are created equal, and selecting the wrong one can expose your […]
With the rise of cyber threats, organizations of all sizes are feeling the pressure to protect their networks. In fact, 43% of cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses, but only 14% are prepared to defend against them. This gap in preparation creates a significant risk to businesses relying on sensitive data, email security, and access […]