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Lessons from real projects, practical compliance guides (NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR), new technology analyses. We publish only when we have something useful to say.

Cybersecurity

ISO 27001 nonconformities: why firms fail Stage 2

The auditor opens your Statement of Applicability, picks a control marked "fully implemented" and asks for the evidence. That is where most ISO 27001 certifications are decided — not in the months of preparation before.

9 min read
IT Infrastructure

The 3-2-1-0 backup rule: why "having backups" is not protection

Your backup is the attacker's first target, not your last safety net: in most ransomware attacks the backups are hit directly — and usually compromised. "Having backups" and "being able to recover" are two completely different things. Here is what separates them.

11 min read
IT infrastructure

IT infrastructure cost optimisation in 2026

IT costs are rising from every direction in 2026 — licences, cloud, hardware. But cutting blindly breaks things that were working. Here is how to reduce costs based on a TCO audit, not intuition.

10 min read
Cybersecurity

NIS2 in 2026: are you ready for a DNSC audit?

The DNSC registration deadline expired in September 2025 — but the obligation, and the real work, are only starting now. The 2026 question is no longer "am I in scope?" but "can I prove compliance?". Here is what DNSC checks and how to prepare.

10 min read
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity audit: why your client is asking for one

More and more SMBs get the same surprise: a large client sends a security questionnaire or demands an audit to keep the contract. It is not bureaucracy — it is the NIS2 effect cascading down the supplier chain. Here is what it means and how to prepare.

9 min read
Data protection

Backup audit: why a "green job" doesn't mean recoverable

A "green" backup in the dashboard and a backup you can actually recover from are two different things. 2025-2026 data shows only a fraction of restores succeed when it truly matters. Here is what a backup audit checks — and why a successful job is no guarantee.

10 min read
Artificial intelligence

AI for SMBs in 2026: why 95% fail and how to succeed

AI has become a marketing word. Studies from 2025-2026 show the vast majority of company AI projects never produce real value. Here is why they fail, where the concrete ROI is and how to build a project that actually works.

9 min read
Project management

Why IT projects fail (and how to save them)

The data is brutal: only a fraction of IT projects hit scope, time and budget at once. And the cause is almost never the technology. Here is what really kills projects — and how to bring them home in 2026.

10 min read
Data protection

GDPR data retention: how long are you allowed to keep data?

Many business owners keep "everything, just in case". In 2026 that is no longer prudence but risk. Here is how long you are allowed (and required) to keep data and how to delete it correctly.

9 min read
Data Protection

Disaster recovery: why an untested backup won't save you

"We have backups" is the most dangerous false calm in IT. An untested backup is not a safety net — it is a hope. Here is the difference between backup and disaster recovery, and what 2025-2026 data shows about the companies that actually recover their data.

10 min read
Cybersecurity

NIS2 in Romania: a compliance guide for SMBs

The NIS2 Directive has been transposed in Romania and brings concrete cybersecurity obligations — including for mid-sized companies that were previously unregulated. Here is who is in scope and what you need to do.

9 min read
IT Infrastructure

Backup 3-2-1: how to protect your business from ransomware

Most companies discover their backup does not work on the exact day they need it most. The 3-2-1 rule is the simplest defence against ransomware — if you apply it correctly.

7 min read
Cybersecurity

ISO 27001 for small businesses: where to start and what it costs

ISO 27001 is not just for corporations. More and more small businesses need certification to win contracts. Here is what it involves, what it costs and how to approach it without drowning in bureaucracy.

8 min read
IT Infrastructure

Cloud migration for SMBs: how to avoid runaway costs

The cloud promises flexibility and lower costs — yet many companies end up paying more than on-premises. The difference is the migration strategy, not the provider. Here is how to get it right.

8 min read
Cybersecurity

Cyber threats 2026: why SMBs are the #1 target

In 2026, attackers no longer hunt only corporations — SMBs have become the preferred target precisely because they are less well defended. AI phishing and ransomware have changed the rules. Here is what changed and how to protect yourself.

9 min read