Jenn Gervais, Author at Braver Technology Solutions

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October 13 Microsoft Deadline: Does it affect you?

The Microsoft October 13 Deadline: Does it affect you? Three Microsoft deadlines land on October 13, 2026. Only one of them should worry you. The other two need a note…

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M365 Pricing Update: What You’re Actually Paying For

A plain-language breakdown of the 2026 M365 pricing update, and a decision framework for whether a full Copilot license earns its seat in your organization. On July 1, 2026, Microsoft's…

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CMMC Compliance for RI and MA Defense Suppliers

CMMC Compliance for Rhode Island and Massachusetts Defense Suppliers: What the Submarine and Aerospace Supply Chains Need to Know If your company supplies Electric Boat, Raytheon/RTX, or any other prime…

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M365 Left of Boom: Do Not Ignore “Small” Weirdness

M365 LEFT OF BOOM: DO NOT IGNORE “SMALL” WEIRDNESS There is a moment before every cybersecurity incident where the conditions are already in place. The attacker has not wired money…

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Server Upgrades Are Not Last-Minute Projects

Server Upgrades Are Not Last-Minute Projects If your business is still running Windows Server 2016, it is time to stop thinking of an upgrade as something to “look at soon.”…

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Passwords 2026: Why You Need a Password Manager

Password Security: Why You Need a Password Manager. Passwords have been the foundation of digital security for decades. The problem is they no longer work the way we think they…

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COMPLIANCE: Why Security Foundations Matter

UNDERSTANDING COMPLIANCE SECURITY FOUNDATIONS Across every industry, compliance is no longer just a regulatory checkbox. It is a fundamental part of protecting operations, maintaining trust, and ensuring long term business…

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From AI Curiosity to Real Business Impact

FROM AI CURIOSITY TO REAL BUSINESS IMPACT Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. Most organizations already have access to tools like ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot. Many employees are experimenting. Some…

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AI Automation and Custom Applications

How to Elevate your SMB Productivity with AI Automation and Custom Applications Running a small or mid-sized business today can feel like juggling too many moving parts at once. Teams…

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