Microsoft price increase July 1, 2026

Southridge Technology Advisory Microsoft has announced upcoming price increases across its commercial Microsoft 365 and Office 365 portfolio, effective July 1, 2026. Adjustments range from 5% to 33% and will apply at renewal for most business and enterprise customers. These changes align with Microsoft’s continued investment in AI capabilities, including Copilot, and expanded security features. […]

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Why Are Mac mini Delivery Times Increasing?

Why Are Mac mini Delivery Times Increasing? What Businesses Need to Know Many businesses have noticed longer delivery times for Apple systems, especially the Mac mini. Orders that once shipped quickly now take weeks or longer. Apple has not pointed to a single cause. The reality is broader. Market demand and supply chain pressure are […]

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Speed Upgrade or Speed Trap? What Businesses Must Know

Many businesses upgrade internet service to get faster speeds. Providers advertise multi gigabit connections. The expectation is simple. Faster internet should improve performance. That is not always what happens. Internet speed is only one part of network performance. Your internal hardware often sets the real limit. If your network cannot handle higher throughput, you will […]

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Navigating the Dangers of Wearable Tech

Wearable devices like fitness trackers, smartwatches, AR glasses, and smart rings are transforming how we leverage technology for health, productivity, and connectivity. However, these advancements introduce significant dangers of wearable tech, including cybersecurity vulnerabilities that threaten personal and corporate data. At Southridge Technology, we specialize in robust cybersecurity solutions to protect individuals and businesses from […]

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Protect Your Dental MSP from TOAD Attacks with Cybersecurity Training

What Are TOAD Attacks? Despite their sci-fi name, TOAD attacks (Telephone-Oriented Attack Deliveries) pose a serious threat to dental MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and businesses nationwide. Recent studies show approximately 10 million TOAD attacks occur monthly, impacting 67% of U.S. businesses, including dental practices relying on MSPs for IT services. Unlike phishing scams, which mimic […]

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Instructions to turn off Center Stage in your iPad

First, run the latest updates on their iPad and restart device (if it doesn’t restart on its own). This is necessary because there’s an issue that is resolved with the most recent update. Anyway, it’s just good practice regardless. Go to Settings. General. Software Update. That will take a while so you might want to […]

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Microsoft Enforces Email Auth for Bulk Senders: Ready?

Starting May 5, 2025, Microsoft will enforce stricter email authentication standards for domains sending over 5,000 emails daily to Outlook, Hotmail, and Live addresses. This change aims to enhance email security, reduce spam, and combat phishing attacks. For dental MSPs and businesses relying on bulk email, compliance is critical to avoid disruptions. Here’s what you […]

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Windows 10: End of Support

Windows 10 will reach end of life on October 14, 2025, making the current edition its final version. So as support for Windows 10 reaches its end, we want to be sure you are well-prepared for the transition to Windows 11. Microsoft is hailing this event as a “milestone” in their “mission to provide the […]

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Introducing Southridge-SafePass: Strengthening End-User Verification & Security

At Southridge Technology, we are committed to protecting our clients from evolving cyber threats. One of the biggest risks organizations face today is unauthorized access and social engineering attacks in which bad actors impersonate employees or IT personnel to gain access to systems. To combat this growing threat, we’re introducing Southridge-SafePass, a powerful tool designed […]

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