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The Cloud Forward

August 2025

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Turn Down the Heat

 

Good day,

 
For many of us, we are in the heat of summer with the sunshine and the occasional storms we know to expect.  At the same time, we are in the heat of the summer IT season. Team members may be taking time off, but the need to ensure our IT is productive, secure, and affordable remains on and active.
 
We are feeling the heat as we need to:
  • Complete our preparation for Windows 10 end of life and our move to Windows 11.
  • Ensure those of us with Google for Education subscriptions understand and react to the licensing and pricing changes.
  • Make sure our data is properly secured and managed before we experience an AI data breach.
  • Review the latest cybersecurity threats and trends and confirm we are protected.
▶️▶️ At the same time, most small businesses
lack confidence when making IT decisions ◀️◀️
 
Let's turn down the heat and cool off.
  • This month's 3T@3 Series guides you through a process for IT decision making that will avoid the angst
  • Check in with our Cloud Advisors for guidance on your Windows transition
  • Schedule a quick meeting and let our Cloud Advisors help you assess your needs, set priorities, and manage your IT security spend.
You can also stay ahead of the weather by subscribing to our YouTube channel and our weekly bulletins.
  • Google Workspace Wednesday
    • Relevant info about Google Workspace delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. 
  • Microsoft Cloud Monday
    • 3 to 5 useful updates about Microsoft 365 and cloud services arrives every Monday morning in your inbox. 

 

We hope these resources are timely and useful. Thank you for being part of our community,

    Allen Falcon, CEO

     

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    AI in Google Workspace

     

    This series explores the power of AI built within Google Workspace across each of the workspace apps.

     

    Dive into AI built in to AppSheet and AI Ultra for Business.

    Major Google for Education Licensing and Price Changes

     

    As you are hopefully aware, Google announced major changes to both licensing and pricing for paid Google for Education editions. These changes will impact most schools after February 1, 2026, and will affect some schools as soon as October 1, 2025. 

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    Make IT Decisions with Confidence

    3T@3 Series: Aug 19th at 3:00 PM ET

     

    We may trust our advisors, our sources of information and guidance, but is that enough?

    In order to make IT decisions with confidence, we need to trust ourselves. If not, we struggle with analysis paralysis amid overwhelming information and options. 

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    2025 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report

     

    This report is a deep dive into cyber threat data an analyses for 2024. The report identifies emerging risks and overall trends to consider when evaluating and planning your cybersecurity posture, systems and services, and budget. 

    Get my Copy of the Report

    Decision Tree: Windows 10 End of Life

     

    Windows 10 End of Life is October 14, 2025. Proactive planning and action are not just recommended, they are critical for your business continuity and security. This eBook provides a decision tree and walks you through your Windows 10 upgrade options.

    Get my eBook

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