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It's Not Broken, But It May Be Costing You: Honestly Evaluating Legacy Software

Legacy software rarely fails outright — it instead taxes your business through workarounds, manual re-entry, and reporting it can't quite do. But "it's not broken" isn't the same as "it's worth keeping." This guide walks through how to evaluate an aging platform on cost and risk, not attachment.

8/5/2026
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10 min read
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Where to Start With AI? Write a Personal-Use Policy First

Most teams don't know where to start with AI. The best first step involves no new tools: a personal-use policy for shadow AI. Here's what to include.

8/2/2026
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5 min read
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How to Influence Company Tech Strategy When You Don't Set It

You don't set the strategy, but you can still influence it. Instead of arguing your case on paper, become the proof — build a small, measurable win where you are and let the results make the argument for you.

7/22/2026
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7 min read
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My Vendor Is Shutting Down a Critical Platform. Now What?

When a vendor announces they're retiring software your business depends on, the notice can feel like a countdown you didn't ask for. But you have more control than the deadline suggests. This guide walks through what a sunset notice actually means, the first moves that protect your data.

7/9/2026
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6 min read