Helping you make sense of technology in your business In this Edition... Welcome to the August edition of our newsletter! This month, we explore the intersection of leadership and technology, starting with why a healthy IT culture is essential for resilient, forward-thinking businesses. We also dive into the importance of answering cyber insurance questionnaires accurately, unpack the game-changing potential of GPT-5, and spotlight Coal Creek Meals on Wheels for their inspiring community work. Plus, we share a practical Copilot tip to boost your Excel productivity, and we round up some important tech articles worth your time to read. And don’t miss this month’s cartoon—an idea sparked while driving from Boston to Vermont. Often, when passing a car, I'd watch them speed up the moment I approached, the comic practically wrote itself! What Business Leaders Need to Know About a Healthy IT Culture IT culture is business culture. Business leaders who treat IT as a strategic asset on par with finance, operations, and marketing create resilient, agile organizations. Technology threats are real, but so are the opportunities. A healthy IT culture doesn’t just protect your business, it propels it forward. Why IT Culture Matters at the Executive Level… Learn More Cyber Insurance Questionnaires: Why Getting It Right Matters If you’ve got cyber insurance (and we hope you do!), chances are you’ve received—or will receive—a questionnaire from your insurance provider. It’s not just a formality. These questions are designed to confirm that your organization is doing the right things to protect itself from cyber threats. And how you answer them can have serious implications…. Check out the Full Article AI in 2025: Why GPT-5 Is a Game Changer - and a Wake-Up Call  Artificial Intelligence is evolving rapidly, and GPT-5 marks a significant milestone in this journey. For business leaders, understanding what GPT-5 brings to the table, and what risks it carries, is essential for staying competitive and informed... Go Deeper Non-Profit Spotlight: Coal Creek Meals on Wheels  Coal Creek Meals on Wheels supports independence and quality of life for Lafayette, Louisville, Erie and Superior residents by providing nutritious meals and social contact. At Coal Creek Meals on Wheels, we envision a future where every individual, regardless of age or circumstances, enjoys access to nutritious meals and meaningful connections. We aspire to foster… Keep Reading Copilot Tip: Use Natural Language to Speed Up Excel Tasks  If you’re using Microsoft Copilot in Excel, you can now perform complex tasks using plain English—no formulas required!  Get the Details   We see a lot of technology-related articles and content each month. Below are the ones that we thought were worth sharing!   Generative AI Tools and The Benefits for Small Businesses Apple empowers small businesses to grow and serve their customers - Apple Introducing GPT-5 | OpenAI Smart Camera: Complete Overview     We love helping people use technology as much as we love managing and maintaining the security of those systems. Our tagline serves as the core of that mission:  Business Professionals – IT Experts   Thank you for your referrals, it is how we grow! If you know of a business that could use our services, please let us know! Click here to visit our Contact Page