Why Not Prevent AI Data Breaches?

To state the obvious, AI data breaches and leaks will damage your business. Even sharing sensitive or protected information internally will cause problems. Less obvious is the fact that you have already shared information that should not be shared. You should expect that private, sensitive, and protected information in Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 has […]

AI in Google Workspace – Drive

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 Drive. AI in Drive  Gemini in Drive helps you quickly find answers and […]

AI in Google Workspace – Gmail

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 Gmail. AI in Gmail AI in Gmail lives in the Gemini Side Panel.  […]

AI in Google Workspace – Gemini App

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. We begin with the Gemini App in Google Workspace. The Gemini App The Gemini App is a Large Language Model […]

Save or Spend? IT Decisions for Turbulent Times

Radical changes in government policies, along with unpredictable tariffs and trade policies,  create a level of economic uncertainty that impacts our business decisions. Across all aspects of our businesses, including IT services, is it time to save or spend? Background According to Economic Policy Uncertainty*, the Global Economic Policy Uncertainty Index is the highest it’s […]

Inc. Names Cumulus Global to the 2025 Inc. Regionals Northeast List

Companies on the Inc. Regionals: Northeast list added $6.7 billion to the Northeast US economy Westborough, MA – April 1, 2025 – Cumulus Global proudly announces Inc.’s recognition Cumulus Global at No. 152 on its 2025 Inc Regionals: Northeast list. The company’s inclusion on the fifth annual listing of the fastest growing private companies in […]

Microsoft or Google Calling? Call Your Trusted Advisors

You work with an IT service provider that learns your business, priorities, and IT needs. They work to address your needs and priorities within your budget and in alignment with your business goals and objectives. When economic conditions shift, the vendors with whom your IT service provider partners – Google, Microsoft, and others – get […]

The 3 Most Common Cloud Admin Oversights

If you use Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, managing your services requires time and effort. Failing to do so can lead to wasted money and security risks. Here are the three most common cloud admin oversights we encounter. 1 – Data and Account Retention Policies Every business has some degree of employee turnover. Whether you […]

US Cybersecurity Policy Shift Increases Risk of Successful Cyber Attacks

The current United States administration continues to issue and execute dramatic changes in US policies and programs. For businesses, tariffs and their potential impact on the economy and various business sectors gets most of the media attention. Getting less attention, US Cybersecurity Policy changes will have an immediate and potentially devastating impact on many businesses […]

Cumulus Global Receives CRN® MSP 500 Recognition for 2025

Company Celebrates 6th Year of Recognition as an Industry Leader Westborough, MA, March 3, 2025 – Cumulus Global proudly shares that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company®, has named Cumulus Global to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2025. CRN’s annual MSP 500 list is a comprehensive […]

Debunking Cyber Insurance Myths

Your business faces an ever-increasing array of cyber threats. Beyond protections, cyber insurance is an essential component of a robust risk management strategy. Therefore, understanding cyber insurance realities is necessary for you to make sound security and business decisions. In this post, we focus on debunking common cyber insurance myths. MYTH: Cyber Insurance Policies Offer the […]

Email Cybersecurity Risks: 3 Things to Know

As we have shared in the past, cyber attacks constantly change and evolve. We face new attack vectors, or methods, and old methods reappear. Email remains the most common starting place for cyber attacks. These attacks may be direct, or they may be the first step of a larger attack. Over the last few months, […]

Your 2025 IT Checklist – The Next 3 Items

The Next 3 Items on Your 2025 IT Checklist As we move into 2025, our businesses face a new set of challenges. Political and economic changes, rapidly emerging technologies, and increasing security threats will all demand our attention.  Where we focus, and the decisions we make, will impact our businesses, customers, and employees. Is your […]

The First 3 Items on Your 2025 IT Checklist

As we move into 2025, our businesses face a new set of challenges. Political and economic changes, rapidly emerging technologies, and increasing security threats will all demand our attention.  Where we focus, and the decisions we make, will impact our businesses, customers, and employees. Is your 2025 IT Checklist ready to help? Your information technology services remain […]

Picking the Right Google Workspace Subscription for Your Business

To meet widely varying customer needs, Google offers five core subscription options spread over two tiers. For larger organizations with frontline and deskless information workers, Google offers additional, specialized license options. If you are looking at a Google Workspace subscription for the first time, considering an upgrade, or looking for Gemini AI features, you’ll want […]

Google Workspace: Gemini AI Features and Pricing Changes

Updated January 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm et: See the easier to read chart and text that is in bold italics. On January 15, 2025, Google announced a major shift for Google Workspace. Going forward, all Google Workspace licenses will include Gemini AI features and functions. Specific capabilities will vary by license type.   While customers […]

Leadership Thoughts: Noteworthy Blog Posts – Jan ’25

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 that help you thrive and grow, we understand your responsibilities are broader than just IT.  Here is a curated list of blog posts from trusted experts and thought leaders that […]

Be Ready for 3 Things in 2025

As we head into the new year, we face an uncertain business landscape. Politics, the economy, and technology advances create new tech-related challenges and opportunities. As you make your plans, be ready for these 3 things in 2025. Windows 10 End of Life Windows 10 reaches its end-of-life on October 14, 2025. As of this […]

Business Email Compromise: The Second Costliest Crime

Originally Posted December 9, 2024.  Updated to add a link to a related article published by the Washington Post. A $2.9 Billion Problem With 2023 adjusted losses exceeding $2.9 Billion, the FBI’s 2023 Internet Crime Report identifies BEC attacks as the second-costliest type of crime. In a recent survey by CertifID, more than half of the […]

PC Continuity Means Business Continuity

In today’s fast-paced business world, the ability to maintain continuous PC operations is crucial for your business. With limited resources and manpower, you cannot afford to lose data or prolonged downtime. A crashed laptop can take 4 or more days to repair (or replace) and rebuild. The impact on your ability to serve your clients, […]