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The Cloud Forward

October 2026

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Good day,

 

I promised too many people that I would not share the "Pumpkin Spice Brake Pads" advertisement as my seasonal hook to this month's newsletter.

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What I Will Do: Provide Some Perspective

 

AI continues to charge into our lives and our businesses. And. We. Are. NOT. Ready.

  • More than 70% of businesses using AI have experienced a data breach through their use of AI services.

  • "Gone Rogue" is the media-friendly corporate euphemism our AI leaders have used when their AI tools illegally hack into and damage business, government systems, and websites. However, AI agents are incapable of "going rogue."
  • Shadow IT and Shadow AI are back with a vengeance.

As AI creates new demands on your IT services and business, managing your IT services becomes more complex. And your core IT services costs continue to climb.

 

If you're feeling like you are sprinting and still struggling to keep up, you are not alone.

  • AI leaders are calling for the industry to slow down
  • We see 3 reasons you may want to slow your own AI efforts down
  • Your peers are also struggling to See, Secure, and Steer the use of AI within their businesses

This is where we come in.  Take a breath. Step back. Assess. Plan.

  • Our new AI Readiness Assessment provides a comprehensive look at who, what, and how AI is currently used and secured within your organization. It's a great starting point for assessing your next steps.
  • Our Template AI Usage Policy is now downloadable as a Word Doc or Google Doc.
  • We can show you 5 steps so you won't be befuddled by your IT budget.
  • Our Managed Cloud Services free you and your team from day-to-day IT admin, service, and support.

Too many links, so many resources. If you have not done so recently, book a brief call with our Cloud Advisors.

 

Thank you for being part of our community,

Allen Falcon, CEO

     

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