Healthcare IT: 6 Common Missteps That Can Put Your Practice at Risk for a HIPAA Audit
When it comes to protecting sensitive patient information, it’s rarely the big, headline-making hacks that get Spokane practices in trouble. The real danger is the smaller, overlooked healthcare IT habits—things done for convenience or out of routine. HIPAA (the federal law safeguarding patient health data) doesn’t judge your intentions; it judges results. Watch out for […]
End of Windows 10: What Spokane Businesses Need to Know
Windows 10 has been the digital equivalent of a reliable and useful pickup for Spokane businesses — solid, familiar, and rarely flashy. However, every workhorse has its last lap, and with Microsoft set to pull the plug on support in 2025, this isn’t just another nudge to upgrade. It’s a hard stop. The kind that turns […]
Cyber Insurance in 2025: an Evolving Landscape of Risk
Change is happening at breakneck speed in the world of cyber insurance, and it’s not just about Insurance premium hikes or expanded coverage—it’s about whether your business can stay insured at all. With ransomware losses continuing to climb and AI-powered attacks reshaping the threat landscape, insurers now demand verifiable cybersecurity measures before they’ll even consider […]
The Compliance Trap: How to Stay Ahead of Ever-Changing IT Regulations
The average U.S. firm spends between 1.34% and 3.33% of its total labor costs annually on regulatory tasks, with compliance costs growing approximately 1% annually in real terms from 2002 to 2014. Additionally, costs increase by about 20% when equipment expenditures are included. This highlights the significant and growing financial burden of regulatory tasks for […]
Shadow IT: Uncovering the Hidden Tech in Your Business
Do you ever feel like a world of tech is happening within your business that you’re unaware of? You’re not alone. Most modern companies have some form of “Shadow IT” present—apps, tools, and even devices quietly working in the background, put in place by well-meaning employees who want to get things done. However, these seemingly […]
4 Important Questions About Your PCI Compliance
What is PCI DSS Compliance? If your company takes Credit Card payments, this article is for you. The Credit Card/Payment Card Industry has certain compliance rules and conditions that anyone taking Credit Cards must adhere to. These rules and conditions are under “Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)” which encompasses those rules and laws. These are […]
How to Choose & Implement ERP Software
If your business has data scattered across its departments and divisions without much organization, you may want to consider purchasing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Solid ERP software can provide your company’s management with a full overview of the business’s operations and help facilitate informed and productive decisions. ERP software allows you to harness […]