Expanding the Mission We started this journey fueled by a mission: to bring predictable, secure, and headache-free cloud solutions to the world of education. We saw the chaos, the unpredictable costs, and the vendor lock-i... Dec 4, 2025
Beyond the Screen If you've noticed our social feeds and blog felt a little dusty since April, you're right. We've been noticeably quiet, and we owe you an explanation. While we pride ourselves on transparency and inte... Nov 10, 2025
VMware's License Trap Imagine receiving a letter from your landlord demanding immediate eviction – and threatening legal action if you don't vacate the premises within 10 days. That's the predicament a local school distric... Apr 20, 2025
The AWS Cost Conundrum Navigating the complex landscape of cloud computing can be a daunting task, especially when dealing with the pricing models of major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS). While AWS offers a ... Feb 3, 2025
VMware: The Renewal Rip-Off That Left Schools Screaming Remember that feeling of dread when you opened your latest credit card bill and found an unexpected charge? Well, imagine that same dread multiplied tenfold when it comes to your school district's IT ... Jan 2, 2025
The Great VPN Scramble: Ah, the pandemic. A time of resilience, innovation...and let's be honest, a whole lot of IT headaches. Remember the scramble to get everyone set up for remote work? Yeah, that wasn't exactly a walk in... Dec 2, 2024
Stuck on the Side of the Road Remember that feeling of dread when you get a flat tire on the highway, miles from the nearest gas station? That sinking realization that you're stuck, with no spare to get you back on the road? Well,... Nov 7, 2024
Make Cloud Predictable The Cloud Conundrum: A Tale of Two Titans Traditional cloud options are overwhelming. On one hand, you have the DIY approach – managing your own servers on-premise. It's like trying to build your own ... Oct 23, 2024
VMware Migration Nightmare I recently spoke with a friend who's been going through a nightmare of a VMware migration for the school district he works for. He's been in the IT trenches for years, but nothing has prepared him for... Oct 8, 2024
The Old Guard Still Standing Strong Active Directory, the backbone of many enterprise networks, continues to reign supreme despite its age. This tried-and-true directory system still facilitates most logins, whether directly through Lig... Sep 30, 2024
Power Outage Panic Our trusty (but undeniably ancient) data center, complete with its 14-year-old backup system, could only muster a single glorious hour of power after the lights went out. Cue the frantic scramble to f... Sep 16, 2024
The $700 GIF Let me tell you about a friend of mine. Great guy, runs a fantastic website – except for one tiny detail. He had a short, looping video on his site, you know, the kind some might call a "GIF." Here's ... Sep 3, 2024