The Cloud Forward

March 2026

Good day,

We chose productivity, security, and affordability as the pillars for managing IT and AI in small and midsize businesses. Looking back, we didn’t realize how prescient those themes were.

AI holds the potential to empower both individual and organizational productivity, but the road to meaningful implementation is still unclear.

As we race to adopt these tools, we face an unprecedented surge in cyber attacks, making robust governance a necessity.

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The convergence of AI, evolving security demands, and economic conditions is placing immense pressure on IT budgets. Balancing these factors means finding the most practical, affordable path forward.

We are here to help you cut through the noise to find that balance.

This month, join our upcoming events, explore our latest blog posts, and visit our resource library to uncover the tools you need to plan your next move.

Thank you for being part of our community,

Allen Falcon, CEO

Single Question Survey

Do you have an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Appropriate Usage Policy?

Based on our survey, fewer than 20% of small businesses have an AI usage policy. More to follow.

In the Media

Inc. Leadership Forum

Articles:

3 IT Scams for Small Businesses to Avoid

Contributions:

26 Reasons Founders Get Burned Out

23 Ways Executives Are Using AI

From Our Blog

Cybersecurity Fatigue:

Is Your Business at Risk?

When we let security fatigue guide our decisions and allow our guard to drop, we become much more likely to fall victim to a cyber attack.

Be Ready: Before, During, and After an Attack

Prevent AI Data Leaks with the Right Tools

The days of “set and forget” permissions are over. When selecting AI tools, look for the following attributes.

Prevent AI Data Leaks

Events

What to Do When It Happens

3T@3 Series: March 17th at 3 PM ET

How you initially respond to a cybersecurity incident will affect your ability to recover, your cyber insurance coverage, your customer relationships, your legal and financial liability, and possibly your survival.

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Intro to Google Gems

Coffee & Clouds: March 27th at 2:30 PM ET

Struggling to get started with AI agents? Attend our live demo to learn how to build secure, cost-free agents using Google Gems.

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New in the Library

Sample AI Usage Policy Contents

A sample table of contents for an Artificial Intelligence Usage Policy with brief descriptions for each section.

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