Every stage of the employee experience—from hiring to offboarding—is shaped by technology. When IT runs smoothly, employees are set up to succeed, and HR can focus on what matters most. Here’s why that connection is critical for SMBs.

Tax season is behind you. The returns are filed, the numbers are clear, and your team can finally breathe. But while most businesses see April 15 as a finish line, cybercriminals see it as an opportunity. The good news? With a little awareness, your business can stay a step ahead.

Uprise Partners is proud to have been named to CRN’s 2026 Tech Elite 250 list for attaining advanced certifications from leading technology vendors in areas such as artificial intelligence, infrastructure, cloud, and security.

Some of the most damaging cyberattacks stem from weak identity and access controls—not software flaws. For SMBs, poor oversight of high-level account access like Global Administrators is often the biggest threat. This blog outlines the steps you can take to reduce risk in your business.