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Month: September 2026

Is Your School’s Fiber Ready for the Next 10 Years? Why E-Rate Season Is the Perfect Time to Evaluate Your Fiber Optic Infrastructure
E-Rate, Networking and WiFi

Is Your School’s Fiber Ready for the Next 10 Years? Why E-Rate Season Is the Perfect Time to Evaluate Your Fiber Optic Infrastructure

James PrattSeptember 30, 2026September 30, 2026

Many schools still rely on aging fiber infrastructure. Learn how to identify your fiber type, determine if it supports 10Gb networking, and plan upgrades during the upcoming E-Rate season.

AI Meets Network Operations: How MCP, Copilot, and Wyebot Are Changing IT Troubleshooting
Artificial Intelligence, Copilot, Networking and WiFi

AI Meets Network Operations: How MCP, Copilot, and Wyebot Are Changing IT Troubleshooting

James PrattSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 2026

Learn how MCP, Copilot, Meraki, and Wyebot are enabling AI-powered network troubleshooting, reporting, and operational insights for modern IT teams.

Build Context-Aware AI Agents That Drive Real Business Decisions
Artificial Intelligence, Azure, Copilot

Build Context-Aware AI Agents That Drive Real Business Decisions

James PrattSeptember 22, 2026September 22, 2026

Learn how context-aware AI agents help schools and businesses make better decisions by combining organizational knowledge, business data, workflows, and trusted security controls.

Scale Trusted Data and AI: Why Mid-Sized Organizations Don’t Need to Be a Fortune 500 Company to Benefit from Enterprise AI
Artificial Intelligence

Scale Trusted Data and AI: Why Mid-Sized Organizations Don’t Need to Be a Fortune 500 Company to Benefit from Enterprise AI

James PrattSeptember 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Learn how schools, governments, and mid-sized businesses can use trusted data and modern AI platforms to improve decision-making, optimize resources, and achieve better outcomes.

Passkeys Aren’t the Problem: What Microsoft’s Latest Passkey-Themed Attack Campaign Teaches Us About Security Awareness
Cybersecurity, News

Passkeys Aren’t the Problem: What Microsoft’s Latest Passkey-Themed Attack Campaign Teaches Us About Security Awareness

James PrattSeptember 14, 2026September 14, 2026

Microsoft warns of passkey-themed phishing attacks targeting Microsoft 365 users. Learn how the attacks work, five ways to protect your environment, and how Twotrees can help strengthen identity security.

Understanding Power Plugs in Network and Server Racks: 15A, 20A, 30A, and Why They Matter
Servers and Storage

Understanding Power Plugs in Network and Server Racks: 15A, 20A, 30A, and Why They Matter

James PrattSeptember 12, 2026September 12, 2026

Learn how 15A, 20A, and 30A power circuits, rack PDUs, dual power supplies, and redundant power designs improve server and network rack reliability.

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