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Practical insight from years of seeing what works, what fails, and what gets overlooked when technology is built to support real operations, not slide decks. 

Grounded in real environments, real constraints, and real consequences. 

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    From Data to Decisions: The 2026 Playbook for Turning Information into Profit

    Let’s be honest. You’re drowning in data. Customer emails, sales figures, inventory logs, and website traffic reports. It pours in from every corner of your business. For many leaders, this feels less like an asset…

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    The Accountability Gap: Partner vs. Helpdesk: Why It Matters for Housing and Transport

    For leaders in housing authorities and transportation companies, technology is the backbone of your operations. From managing tenant portals to coordinating logistics, your IT systems must be reliable and secure.  But when something goes wrong, who is truly accountable?…

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    Datasmith Employee Spotlight for Marvio Botticelli, featuring three personal photos: two people sharing a meal, Marvio posing at the Pikes Peak summit sign at 14,115ft elevation, and a live band performance with a guitarist on stage. Text reads: 'Deep Technical Expertise. Inventive Thinking.'

    Employee Spotlight: Marvio Botticelli 

    For this month’s Employee Spotlight, we’re excited to feature someone who blends deep technical expertise with creative problem-solving, and who once took his engineering skills to BattleBots. Meet Marvio Botticelli, an engineer whose curiosity, precision, and thoughtful approach make a real impact…

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    TECH TIPS from the CEO – What Every Business Should Be Doing Right Now

      Hey there! Running a business today means staying on top of technology isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a must. I’m Paul Smith, CEO of Datasmith, and I’ve seen firsthand how simple oversights can lead to…

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    Growing Surge in AI-Driven Cyberattacks and Ransomware

      The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, and the latest data from Check Point Software’s 2025 Security Report reveals a concerning trend. The report highlights a 44% increase in global cyberattacks year-over-year, driven by the…

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