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How Windows 10’s sunset is fueling a platform shift

Mac sales are climbing faster than the rest of the PC market, and the timing is no coincidence. With Windows 10 support ending and AI-capable hardware becoming essential, more businesses are reevaluating their next devices. This shift is reshaping the competitive landscape, and Apple is emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries. Strong numbers highlight […]

Meet your newest employee: Windows Copilot can now do the boring stuff for you

You didn’t start a business to spend your evenings renaming files or copy-pasting numbers from PDF invoices. Yet, for many small-business owners, these repetitive administrative tasks eat up valuable hours that could go toward strategy or client relationships. Fortunately, Microsoft’s Copilot Actions is a new feature designed to handle these mundane chores for you. What […]

Unlocking the power of cloud AI: Transforming business operations

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become essential for modern business. Cloud AI makes it accessible and scalable, eliminating the need for dedicated infrastructure or advanced expertise. Whether you’re a startup or an enterprise, it accelerates growth and innovation without large upfront costs. This article explores how cloud AI works and helps businesses. What is cloud AI? […]

Discover the Story Behind Our Rebrand!

November 18th, 2025

In this exclusive video, Vertech IT Services’ owner Daniel Watson sits down with Bevan Lynch, the creative developer from Shout & Co shoutandco.com . behind our new logo, to share the inspiration and reasoning behind our fresh new look. Learn why we decided to rebrand and what it means for our clients and the future of Vertech IT Services.

Cloud security: The hidden dangers businesses can’t ignore

The cloud should be a secure place for business data, but cloud misconfigurations and lax security practices often leave the door wide open for cybercriminals. This article explores how to close those gaps. Why cloud security continues to fail A recent report by the cloud security firm Tenable highlights an alarming trend: 74% of companies […]

Securing your business VoIP in 2025: 6 must-have defenses

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has become the backbone of modern business communication, handling everything from video conferences to critical customer support. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are relentlessly developing sophisticated methods to exploit VoIP’s vulnerabilities. Keep your essential communication channels safe by implementing these six must-have security measures. Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) Strong passwords alone can’t protect […]

Avoid these business continuity mistakes before it’s too late

Unexpected disruptions, such as natural disasters and cyberattacks, can knock your business off course. Thus, it’s critical to develop a strong business continuity plan (BCP), but having one isn’t enough. How you create, maintain, and execute it is just as important. Unfortunately, many businesses make avoidable mistakes during the planning process that leave them vulnerable […]