As we enter 2025, small and mid-market businesses must stay ahead of the curve. At TechHouse, we understand your unique challenges. Here’s a concise guide to help you navigate the key trends and ensure your business thrives.
Following the release of Generative AI in late 2023, 2024 became a whirlwind of changes and advancements. If you haven’t caught up yet, here are the must-dos:
- Understand the Shared Responsibility Model: Ensure your team knows who is responsible for what in your IT setup, especially with cloud services.
- Secure Based on IT Policies: Focus on AI, data management, and security. Make sure your policies are up-to-date and comprehensive.
- Everything to SaaS: Move as many applications as possible to Software as a Service (SaaS), including desktops and legacy apps.
- Spreadsheets Skills Refresh: Post-COVID, it’s time to refresh basic and advanced spreadsheet skills.
- Low Code and AI Integration: Embrace low-code platforms and integrate AI to streamline operations.
- Secure Yourself Against Increased Attacks:
- Patching and Updates: Regularly update all software and systems. Monthly patches are essential.
- SOC (Security Operations Center): If you don’t have a full SOC, follow basic guidelines for phishing prevention, multi-factor authentication (MFA), conditional access, and endpoint security.
- Cloud Security: Secure connections to cloud software and monitor for anomalies. Firewalls and VPNs are still important, even with remote and cloud work.
