# Cambium Data Blog Cambium Data has been serving the Omaha area since 2009, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses. [ Categories ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://cambiumdata.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://cambiumdata.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [ ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood?format=feed&type=rss) Tony Underwood, Founder and President of Cambium Data Inc. has proven himself as one of the top internetworking experts in the industry. Mr. Underwood began his IT career in 1991 in the US Navy working on critical military computer systems. He grew his computer and networking knowledge through a number of different IT jobs from desktop support all the way up to leading the Network Engineering organization of a multi-billion dollar international company. Mr Underwood was recognized as Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert [\#7112](https://connect.directive.com/v4_6_release/services/system_io/Service/fv_sr100_request.rails?service_recid=7112&companyName=Dti) in March of 2001 and in 2022 he achieved the lifetime status of Cisco CCIE Emeritus [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [Tip of the Week: Become a Deletion Fiend with These Keyboard Shortcuts](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-become-a-deletion-fiend-with-these-keyboard-shortcuts) Wednesday, 22 April 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: Become a Deletion Fiend with These Keyboard Shortcuts](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-22-26/b2ap3_large_DeletingFiles_88860977_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-become-a-deletion-fiend-with-these-keyboard-shortcuts "Tip of the Week: Become a Deletion Fiend with These Keyboard Shortcuts") Typically, when we make a mistake in a word processor, we just hold down the Backspace key until you get rid of the error, but when you consider all the times you have to hold down the key for longer than five seconds, that time adds up. To bypass this inefficiency entirely, you can use a little tool called “Fast Delete.” Here’s how it’s done. Tags: [Best Practices](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Productivity](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Tip of the Week](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-become-a-deletion-fiend-with-these-keyboard-shortcuts#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-become-a-deletion-fiend-with-these-keyboard-shortcuts) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [FCC Puts Prohibition on Foreign-Manufactured Consumer Routers](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/fcc-puts-prohibition-on-foreign-manufactured-consumer-routers) Monday, 20 April 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![FCC Puts Prohibition on Foreign-Manufactured Consumer Routers](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-20-26/b2ap3_large_FCCProhibits_1689916044_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/fcc-puts-prohibition-on-foreign-manufactured-consumer-routers "FCC Puts Prohibition on Foreign-Manufactured Consumer Routers") On March 23, 2026 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expanded their banned list of hardware to include all consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers produced outside the United States. This designation identifies such equipment as a threat to national security. Under this new regulatory framework, the import, sale, and use of most existing router models are prohibited because a device is classified as foreign-made if any significant portion of its design, component manufacturing, or assembly occurs outside of domestic borders. Tags: [Internet](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/internet) [Hardware](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Current Events](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/current-events) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/fcc-puts-prohibition-on-foreign-manufactured-consumer-routers#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/fcc-puts-prohibition-on-foreign-manufactured-consumer-routers) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [How to Prevent Cybersecurity Fatigue and Employee Shortcuts](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/how-to-prevent-cybersecurity-fatigue-and-employee-shortcuts) Friday, 17 April 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![How to Prevent Cybersecurity Fatigue and Employee Shortcuts](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-17-26/b2ap3_large_CyberSecurity_1851358166_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/how-to-prevent-cybersecurity-fatigue-and-employee-shortcuts "How to Prevent Cybersecurity Fatigue and Employee Shortcuts") The biggest security risks to your business often come from within your own office. This doesn’t mean your employees are criminals; in fact, the problem usually starts because your staff is hardworking and helpful. When people are determined to do a great job, they often develop habits that unintentionally put your data at risk. Here is how that happens and what you can do to fix it. Tags: [Best Practices](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Efficiency](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [Workplace Strategy](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/how-to-prevent-cybersecurity-fatigue-and-employee-shortcuts#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/how-to-prevent-cybersecurity-fatigue-and-employee-shortcuts) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [The 3 Non-Negotiable Pillars of Business Continuity](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/the-3-non-negotiable-pillars-of-business-continuity) Wednesday, 15 April 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![The 3 Non-Negotiable Pillars of Business Continuity](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-15-26/b2ap3_large_BizContinuity_1735138116_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/the-3-non-negotiable-pillars-of-business-continuity "The 3 Non-Negotiable Pillars of Business Continuity") Does your leadership team follow the same security rules as everyone else, or are there special exceptions made for the executive suite? One of the most dangerous vulnerabilities in a business is the CEO who’s too busy to adhere to the multi-factor authentication policy or who insists on having administrative access to every file in the company. This is precisely why cybercriminals target high-level executives; the likelihood that they have access to data they shouldn’t is much higher than the average employee. Tags: [Best Practices](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Business](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/business) [Data Recovery](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/the-3-non-negotiable-pillars-of-business-continuity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/the-3-non-negotiable-pillars-of-business-continuity) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [Stop Waiting for Your Computers to Crash](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/stop-waiting-for-your-computers-to-crash) Monday, 13 April 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![Stop Waiting for Your Computers to Crash](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-13-26/b2ap3_large_ComputerCrash_1891094331_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/stop-waiting-for-your-computers-to-crash "Stop Waiting for Your Computers to Crash") Most people treat office tech like a kitchen appliance: if it turns on, it’s "fine." But in business, a computer becomes a problem long before it actually breaks. When you wait for a total failure, you aren’t saving money. You’re paying for lost productivity, emergency rush fees, and the risk of losing your data. Tags: [Hardware](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Best Practices](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Efficiency](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/stop-waiting-for-your-computers-to-crash#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/stop-waiting-for-your-computers-to-crash) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [Why We Chose Prevention Over “Repair”](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/why-we-chose-prevention-over-repair) Friday, 10 April 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![Why We Chose Prevention Over “Repair”](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-10-26/b2ap3_large_Prevention_768612045_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/why-we-chose-prevention-over-repair "Why We Chose Prevention Over “Repair”") Tell me if you can relate to this statement: “My IT provider makes money when my business is struggling.” With the old way of managing technology, this is called the “break-fix” model, where the incentives of technology management are completely backwards. If your server crashes or your network grinds to a halt, the provider’s billable hours start to tick, and they start making money off your misfortune. This creates a conflict of interest and poses a question: “Why would a vendor work hard to prevent problems if those problems are their primary source of revenue?” Tags: [IT Services](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/it-services) [IT Support](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Managed Service](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/why-we-chose-prevention-over-repair#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/why-we-chose-prevention-over-repair) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [5 Operational Pitfalls That Sink Small Businesses](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/5-operational-pitfalls-that-sink-small-businesses) Wednesday, 08 April 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![5 Operational Pitfalls That Sink Small Businesses](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-08-26/b2ap3_large_PitfallsThatSink_547692212_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/5-operational-pitfalls-that-sink-small-businesses "5 Operational Pitfalls That Sink Small Businesses") Running a small business is a lot like spinning plates while riding a unicycle. It’s exhilarating, but the moment one plate wobbles, the whole act is at risk. While many entrepreneurs worry about the big economic crash, the truth is that most businesses don't fail because of the economy—they fail because of internal operational leaks. Tags: [Small Business](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Best Practices](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Efficiency](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/5-operational-pitfalls-that-sink-small-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/5-operational-pitfalls-that-sink-small-businesses) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [Why the LexisNexis Security Failure is a Wake-Up Call for Small Business](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/why-the-lexisnexis-security-failure-is-a-wake-up-call-for-small-business) Monday, 06 April 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Why the LexisNexis Security Failure is a Wake-Up Call for Small Business](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-06-26/b2ap3_large_SecurityFail_574862510_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/why-the-lexisnexis-security-failure-is-a-wake-up-call-for-small-business "Why the LexisNexis Security Failure is a Wake-Up Call for Small Business") Towards the end of February of this year, LexisNexis Legal & Professional fell victim to a data breach in which the responsible party accessed the data analytics company’s Amazon Web Services infrastructure due to an unpatched application. While the data leak itself was (according to LexisNexis L&P, at least) relatively minimal, this breach presents an opportunity to reiterate the importance of an easy-to-overlook vulnerability that quietly causes problems for businesses of all sizes. Tags: [Small Business](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Current Events](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/current-events) [Hackers](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/why-the-lexisnexis-security-failure-is-a-wake-up-call-for-small-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/why-the-lexisnexis-security-failure-is-a-wake-up-call-for-small-business) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [5 Tips to Master Generative AI Proficiency for Small Business Growth](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/5-tips-to-master-generative-ai-proficiency-for-small-business-growth) Friday, 03 April 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![5 Tips to Master Generative AI Proficiency for Small Business Growth](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-03-26/b2ap3_large_AISmBizGrowth_1808799080_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/5-tips-to-master-generative-ai-proficiency-for-small-business-growth "5 Tips to Master Generative AI Proficiency for Small Business Growth") Generative AI has officially moved from being a "cool experiment" to an engine for small business growth. In 2026, the gap between businesses that use AI and those that don't is no longer about "tech-savviness"—it’s about operational survival. Tags: [Small Business](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Innovation](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Tip of the Week](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [AI](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/5-tips-to-master-generative-ai-proficiency-for-small-business-growth#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/5-tips-to-master-generative-ai-proficiency-for-small-business-growth) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [How Even Your Firewall Can Be a Growth Engine for Your Business](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/how-even-your-firewall-can-be-a-growth-engine-for-your-business) Wednesday, 01 April 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![How Even Your Firewall Can Be a Growth Engine for Your Business](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-01-26/b2ap3_large_FirewallGrowthEngine_945351398_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/how-even-your-firewall-can-be-a-growth-engine-for-your-business "How Even Your Firewall Can Be a Growth Engine for Your Business") Firewalls used to be simple defensive tools that consisted of antivirus, web filtering, and intrusion protection, but they are far more complex (and far more powerful) these days. In fact, they can serve an entirely different purpose in addition to network security. You can transform a well-configured firewall into a growth lever to harness the vast amounts of data they collect and process for the good of your business. Tags: [Security](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/technology) [Productivity](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/how-even-your-firewall-can-be-a-growth-engine-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/how-even-your-firewall-can-be-a-growth-engine-for-your-business) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [Did You Know Microsoft Word Offers Essential Accessibility Features?](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/did-you-know-microsoft-word-offers-essential-accessibility-features) Monday, 30 March 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Best practices](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Did You Know Microsoft Word Offers Essential Accessibility Features?](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-30-26/b2ap3_large_AccessibilityFeatures_1922777295_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/did-you-know-microsoft-word-offers-essential-accessibility-features "Did You Know Microsoft Word Offers Essential Accessibility Features?") Accessibility is a major topic in modern technology, as it benefits everyone involved. Not only does it allow a team member to participate productively in the workplace without obstacles, but it also gives an employer access to a wider talent pool. One such tool (or toolkit, really) is built directly into Microsoft’s productivity software as the Word Accessibility Assistant. Much more than spellcheck, it helps ensure your documents can be absorbed by as many people as possible. Tags: [Best Practices](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Software](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/software) [Microsoft Office](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/microsoft-office) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/did-you-know-microsoft-word-offers-essential-accessibility-features#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/did-you-know-microsoft-word-offers-essential-accessibility-features) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [Managed Services: The True Path to Unlocking Your Business’ Potential](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/managed-services-the-true-path-to-unlocking-your-business-potential) Friday, 27 March 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![Managed Services: The True Path to Unlocking Your Business’ Potential](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-27-26/b2ap3_large_Managed_services_1714808574_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/managed-services-the-true-path-to-unlocking-your-business-potential "Managed Services: The True Path to Unlocking Your Business’ Potential") As your business grows, your reliance on break-fix IT is going to hold it back from rising to the top. While you might have been able to get by in the past with consumer-grade antivirus and simple solutions, you’re not that small business anymore. You now need to manage cybersecurity threats, cloud migrations, and data compliance, all of which can impact your business’ ability to maintain usual operations. Tags: [Small Business](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/small-business) [IT Services](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Managed Service](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/managed-services-the-true-path-to-unlocking-your-business-potential#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/managed-services-the-true-path-to-unlocking-your-business-potential) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [Maximizing Operational Efficiency with Lifecycle Hardware Management](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/maximizing-operational-efficiency-with-lifecycle-hardware-management) Wednesday, 25 March 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Best practices](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Maximizing Operational Efficiency with Lifecycle Hardware Management](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-25-26/b2ap3_large_Hardware_1500258911_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/maximizing-operational-efficiency-with-lifecycle-hardware-management "Maximizing Operational Efficiency with Lifecycle Hardware Management") The old adage, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” has long been outdated. Nowadays, letting your hardware slowly degrade over time without maintenance is a surefire way to create issues that ultimately increase your costs and frustrate your team members. Let’s talk a bit about why it is critical to cycle through your hardware and how to do so efficiently. Tags: [Hardware](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Saving Money](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [Efficiency](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/maximizing-operational-efficiency-with-lifecycle-hardware-management#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/maximizing-operational-efficiency-with-lifecycle-hardware-management) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [How Three Massive Forces Are Driving Tech Disruption](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/how-three-massive-forces-are-driving-tech-disruption) Monday, 23 March 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![How Three Massive Forces Are Driving Tech Disruption](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-23-26/b2ap3_large_Warp_Speed_461887541_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/how-three-massive-forces-are-driving-tech-disruption "How Three Massive Forces Are Driving Tech Disruption") We’ve always said that change is the only constant. But lately, change feels like an understatement. We are witnessing an exponential acceleration, a structural shift in the speed of human progress. Technologies aren't just emerging; they are colliding, maturing, and disrupting entire industries before the previous new thing has even been fully patched. This isn't a random spike in activity; it’s the result of three massive forces hitting their stride at the exact same moment. Tags: [IT Services](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Innovation](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/innovation) [AI](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/how-three-massive-forces-are-driving-tech-disruption#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/how-three-massive-forces-are-driving-tech-disruption) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [Tip of the Week: Minimizing App-Based Security Issues](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-minimizing-app-based-security-issues) Friday, 20 March 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: Minimizing App-Based Security Issues](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-20-26/b2ap3_large_AppSecurity_41245196_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-minimizing-app-based-security-issues "Tip of the Week: Minimizing App-Based Security Issues") With smartphones being more sophisticated and feature-packed than ever, you have to wonder how many of those features are actually spying on you. Depending on the apps you install, your device could be secure, or it could be at risk, and it’s worth examining these apps every so often to ensure you’re not putting your personal or business information at risk. How do you address app-based security risks? Tags: [User Tips](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/user-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Mobile Device](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-minimizing-app-based-security-issues#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-minimizing-app-based-security-issues) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [Why Your IT Guy is Annoyed by Your Smart Lightbulb](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/why-your-it-guy-is-annoyed-by-your-smart-lightbulb) Wednesday, 18 March 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Why Your IT Guy is Annoyed by Your Smart Lightbulb](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-18-26/b2ap3_large_AnnoyedTechs_509939893_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/why-your-it-guy-is-annoyed-by-your-smart-lightbulb "Why Your IT Guy is Annoyed by Your Smart Lightbulb") There’s no denying the convenience that so many of technology's essential features and functions can now be managed with a simple command, if not completely automated, thanks to the Internet of Things. With the IoT, everything is augmented by a miniature computer… but these devices are built to be convenient and (for lack of a better term) cheap. As such, you could potentially have numerous backdoors into your business network. Tags: [Security](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Network Security](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/why-your-it-guy-is-annoyed-by-your-smart-lightbulb#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/why-your-it-guy-is-annoyed-by-your-smart-lightbulb) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [Let’s Dispute the 3 Most Common Cybersecurity Myths Out There](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/let-s-dispute-the-3-most-common-cybersecurity-myths-out-there) Monday, 16 March 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Let’s Dispute the 3 Most Common Cybersecurity Myths Out There](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-16-26/b2ap3_large_CybersecurityMyths_1786858546_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/let-s-dispute-the-3-most-common-cybersecurity-myths-out-there "Let’s Dispute the 3 Most Common Cybersecurity Myths Out There") Are you still depending on your business being so small that it flies “under the radar” of potential threats? The most dangerous mindset you can have is that you’re too small for a hacker to care about your data. In reality, hackers don’t care how big your business is; they care about what data they can steal, and there’s plenty of it on your infrastructure. Tags: [Small Business](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Security](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/let-s-dispute-the-3-most-common-cybersecurity-myths-out-there#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/let-s-dispute-the-3-most-common-cybersecurity-myths-out-there) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [3 Ways to Stop the IT Whack-A-Mole](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/3-ways-to-stop-the-it-whack-a-mole) Friday, 13 March 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![3 Ways to Stop the IT Whack-A-Mole](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-13-26/b2ap3_large_ITWhackMole_1259006377_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/3-ways-to-stop-the-it-whack-a-mole "3 Ways to Stop the IT Whack-A-Mole") Is your tech strategy based on your actual business goals, or is it just a game of Whack-A-Mole with broken laptops? Many businesses operate in break-fix mode. Something breaks, you pay to fix it, and you move on. But this reactive spending is expensive, stressful, and keeps you two steps behind your competitors. To grow, your technology needs to follow a roadmap, not a repair schedule. Tags: [IT Services](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Business](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/business) [Managed Service](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/3-ways-to-stop-the-it-whack-a-mole#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/3-ways-to-stop-the-it-whack-a-mole) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [7 Signs Your Business Network Has an Unwelcome Guest](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/7-signs-your-business-network-has-an-unwelcome-guest) Wednesday, 11 March 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![7 Signs Your Business Network Has an Unwelcome Guest](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-11-26/b2ap3_large_UnwelcomeGuest_1725619732_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/7-signs-your-business-network-has-an-unwelcome-guest "7 Signs Your Business Network Has an Unwelcome Guest") If you’re counting on a big, dramatic hacking attack being the method of choice for any cybercriminal with you in their sights, I have some bad news. In reality, cybercrime is sneaky. A threat quietly infiltrates your network, lying in wait and biding its time, gradually collecting data until the perfect moment arrives. On average, a hacker spends 180 days in this reconnaissance mode. You need to know the warning signs that something isn’t quite right. Tags: [Quick Tips](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Hackers](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Network Security](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/7-signs-your-business-network-has-an-unwelcome-guest#comments) [ Continue reading](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/7-signs-your-business-network-has-an-unwelcome-guest) [ ![Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_avatar/1000002_404_tony-blog.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) ## [Break-Fix Is Draining Your Operational Budget](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/break-fix-is-draining-your-operational-budget) Monday, 09 March 2026 [Tony Underwood](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/blogger/tony-underwood) [Cambium Data Blog](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![Break-Fix Is Draining Your Operational Budget](https://cambiumdata.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-09-26/b2ap3_large_BreakFixBudget_1838279997_400.jpg) ](https://cambiumdata.com/blog/break-fix-is-draining-your-operational-budget "Break-Fix Is Draining Your Operational Budget") The break-fix cycle of IT is a well-known drain on business profit, but some companies have yet to move away from it. They just assume that if their technology is working fine, it’s not costing the business anything. This is far from true, and the true cost of this is rooted in the amount of billable hours, emergency repair premiums, and staff frustration your company endures. 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