• Why IT suddenly feels harder at 75 people than it did at 25 2026-03-13

    As businesses grow from 25 to 75 people, IT often starts to feel harder. Here’s why growth exposes friction in systems, ownership and decision paths.

  • The hidden cost of “we’ll just work around it” 2026-02-15

    Workarounds feel harmless, but they quietly create risk, slow teams down and trap knowledge. Here is how to spot the hidden cost inside everyday business processes.

  • Do you really need a Sovereign Cloud? 2026-01-30

    Sovereign cloud sounds like a compliance shortcut. It usually isn’t. This post explains the real difference between AWS eu-west-2 and the European Sovereign Cloud, who actually needs it, and how to decide without panic.

  • What “control” actually looks like in a 20–200 person business 2026-01-19

    Control isn’t enterprise governance. It’s clarity and ownership. Here is what ‘controlled IT’ actually looks like in a 20–200 person business, in practical terms.

  • Two outages in a week: what SMBs should really learn about cloud dependency 2025-10-30

    AWS and Microsoft both suffered major outages within days. What this means for SMBs and how to rethink resilience before the next one.

  • When the Cloud Stumbles: SMBs Need a Plan B 2025-10-20

    Shared platforms fail. A practical Plan B for SMBs: dependency mapping, simple failover patterns, data portability, and clear comms - without building two of everything.

  • The AI Hype Hangover: What It Really Means for SMBs 2025-10-16

    Many fear the AI bubble is bursting, but for SMBs that is not bad news. This post explains why the slowdown could make AI more useful, affordable and stable - with simple steps to stay selective and get real value.