Leadership Thoughts: Noteworthy Blog Posts – Jan ’26

As small business owners and leaders, you carry the responsibility for the direction and success of your business.  And while Cumulus Global provides Managed Cloud Services and Cloud Forward IT service and support that help you thrive and grow, we understand your responsibilities are broader than just IT.  Here is a curated list of blog […]

Start the New Year with an Effective IT Budget

UPDATED: January 9, 2026 — Added additional resources (see below). Many small businesses tend to react to IT expenses instead of planning ahead with a clear budget in place. A subscription renewal arrives, a laptop fails, or a new tool seems useful, and you make a decision in the moment. While this day-to-day approach can […]

Turn AI Prompts Into Business Outcomes

Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly, providing you with powerful tools that can transform how your organization operates. By integrating it into your daily workflows, you can make smarter decisions and streamline tasks that once took significant time to complete. Over time, AI will produce measurable results that are easy to track and analyze. How […]

Simplify Your IT Strategy

UPDATED: January 2, 2026. Added related resources (see below). As a small to medium-sized business (SMB) leader, you already know how tough IT decisions can be. From software to infrastructure, every choice affects your efficiency, budget, and long-term growth. One of the biggest challenges is decision-making paralysis. With so much information coming at you, it’s […]

Boost Your Tech Project Team Performance

Your technology projects succeed when your project team performs well as a team and individually. When team members communicate clearly, stay accountable, and focus on what matters, your projects run smoother and achieve better results. Here’s how to make team participation work. Define Your Project Team Remember that your project team is more than your […]

Cumulus Global Recognized as a 2025 Inc. Power Partner Award Winner

The annual list recognizes the leading B2B companies that have proven track records of supporting entrepreneurs and helping companies grow. Westborough, MA, November 5, 2025 – Cumulus Global proudly announces its recognition on the Inc. Power Partner Awards 2025. The prestigious list honors business-to-business (B2B) organizations that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping […]

Cumulus Global Awarded Cybersecurity Trademark: Security CPR®

The Security CPR® Model and Services Focus on Cybersecurity Needs of Small and Midsize Businesses Westborough, MA, October 20, 2025 – Cumulus Global proudly shares that the our Security CPR® model and services received a Trademark (Registration Number 7,966,747) from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The trademark recognizes our unique expertise and leadership. […]

A 5-Step Strategy for Responsible AI

AI is changing how our businesses operate and compete. As we rely more on AI, having strong governance is essential to ensure our AI tools are used securely, ethically, and responsibly. Our use of AI should align with your company’s values and regulatory standards. By setting clear policies and accountability, you can reduce risks like […]

{URGENT}: Windows 10 Support ENDS on Oct. 14th. Extended Security Updates Available

ACT NOW!  Support for Windows 10 officially ends on October 14, 2025. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide software updates and technical assistance. If you are not upgrading to Windows 11, you must purchase Windows 10 Extended Security Updates to continue receiving critical and important security updates. Without these extended security updates, continuing to […]

Avoid MFA Pitfalls and Lockouts

Maybe you have seen the meme about spending 6 hours per day entering multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes. While inconvenience is one pitfall of MFA, improper configuration and management of MFA can lead to more damaging pitfalls and lockouts. Your ability to work can take days to recover. The MFA Pitfalls  Most of us are not […]

Don’t Fall for the Call

IT support scams are back and on the rise. Over the past few weeks, the reports of vendor phone calls and emails claiming to contact people about suspicious activity in their accounts have skyrocketed.   Do Not Fall for the Scam Google, and Microsoft, will NEVER call your or email you to start a service or […]

Sustainability: Our Next Milestone

In January 2025, Cumulus Global expanded its sustainability program to help offset the carbon footprint of our offices and operations.  In partnership with Evertreen, we fund the planting of 100 trees per month. Over 1,500 Tonnes of CO2 Offset With over 2,300 trees in 7 countries on 3 continents, our current forest offsets the electrical […]

5 Cyber Threat Trends You Should Know

Earlier this week, we shared CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report which identified five (5) cyber threat trends that you should know. While cyber-fatigue is real, understanding the threat landscape helps you assess your risks and security posture and make informed decisions on how to prioritize security-related spending and investment. 5 Cyber Threat Trends Here are […]

Major Google for Education Licensing and Price Changes

As you are hopefully aware, Google announced major changes to both licensing and pricing for paid Google for Education editions.  These changes will impact most schools after February 1, 2026, and will affect some schools as soon as October 1, 2025.  Depending on your annual renewal date, your district may experience a significant increase in […]

AI in Google Workspace – AI Ultra for Business

Google Workspace is a comprehensive and secure platform that empowers organizations to be more productive, collaborative, and creative. This series explores the power of AI built within Google Workspace across each of the workspace apps. In this post, we cover the Google AI Ultra add-on for Google Workspace. Google AI Ultra for Business Google AI […]

AI in Google Workspace – AppSheet

Google Workspace is a comprehensive and secure platform that empowers organizations to be more productive, collaborative, and creative. This series explores the power of AI built within Google Workspace across each of the workspace apps. In this post, we cover AI in AppSheet. AI in AppSheet AppSheet is an add-on for Google Workspace and a […]

Rightsizing IT: Managed Cloud Services for Smaller SMBs – Part 2

Smaller businesses, like yours, use technology differently than larger organizations. You rely more on commercially available solutions than custom-built or highly-customized solutions. You are held to the same security standards as larger companies, but you lack the expertise and budget of bigger businesses. Rightsizing your IT means carefully matching your IT services to your needs, […]

AI in Google Workspace – Vids

Google Workspace is a comprehensive and secure platform that empowers organizations to be more productive, collaborative, and creative. This series explores the power of AI built within Google Workspace across each of the workspace apps. In this post, we cover AI in Vids. AI in Vids Vids is a relatively new addition to the Google […]

Act Now! Windows 10 Support ENDS in 4 Months

Don’t get caught off guard! Support for Windows 10 officially ends on October 14, 2025. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide software updates, technical assistance, or critical security patches and fixes. Continuing to use Windows 10 will dramatically increase your exposure to significant risks. Without security updates, your systems become prime targets for […]

Rightsizing IT: Managed Cloud Services for Smaller SMBs – Part 1

Smaller businesses, like yours, use technology differently than larger organizations. You rely more on commercially available solutions than custom-built or highly-customized solutions. You are held the same security standards as larger companies, but lack the expertise and budget of bigger businesses. Rightsizing your IT – carefully matching your IT services to your needs, priorities, and […]