by Mike Mullin | IT Services Provider Management
Shadow IT isn’t just costing your business money on unused subscriptions. It is quietly invalidating your cyber insurance coverage and exposing you to regulatory penalties that never appear in any IT audit. When an unapproved tool is found to have been running...
by Mike Mullin | IT Services Provider Management
The Costly Gap Between IT Assumptions and Contractual Reality Most organizations assume their IT services provider is responsible for far more than they actually are. It is one of the most common and costly misunderstandings we see when we conduct reviews for finance...
by Mike Mullin | IT Services Provider Management
Most business leaders assume their IT provider is handling everything. Security. Backups. Updates. Monitoring. Compliance. But in practice, most providers handle what’s in their contract – not what’s in your blind spot. And that gap is where risk lives. I see...
by Mike Mullin | IT Services Provider Management
What Is Shadow IT and Why It Matters Shadow IT refers to the use of technology systems, software, or services without explicit approval from a company’s IT or security department. It often starts innocently – an employee downloads a free app to make their job...
by Mike Mullin | IT Services Provider Management
In today’s fast-moving digital world, financial leaders know that the right numbers tell a clear story. Yet when internal IT expertise falls short, hidden threats and unexpected downtime can erode cash flow, surprise budgets, and undermine growth plans. This article...
by Mike Mullin | IT Services Provider Management
As a CFO, you understand that maintaining financial stability while driving growth is a balancing act. The risk of cyber threats like ransomware, as well as non-cyber disruptions, can severely impact your operations. Finding a reliable IT service provider (also known...