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Writing on IT, security, and running a technology-dependent business.
Notes from twenty-eight years of doing this work in Cape Breton. Practical, not preachy. Aimed at business owners and IT managers, not other consultants.
- Security6 min read
When your Cape Breton business gets hit with ransomware
What to do in the first hour, first day, and first week. Practical, sequential, from someone who has walked local businesses through it.
Read the article - Managed IT7 min read
Managed IT vs Break-Fix: how to actually choose
Neither is objectively right. Here's the honest math and the workload profile each one fits best.
Read the article - Security5 min read
IP cameras vs analog: which one to install in 2026
Analog CCTV isn't dead but it's clearly on the way out. Here's a clear framework for when to buy which — and what to do with existing cabling.
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