The decision to move to the cloud is usually straightforward. The decision of which provider to use, which model to adopt, and how to structure the migration is where things tend to get complicated. These five mistakes account for a disproportionate share of cloud disappointments — and all of them are avoidable with the right approach from day one.

Many organizations invest in threat intelligence platforms designed to collect and analyze threat data. But broad data, shallow integration, and disconnected workflows often prevent that intelligence from ever translating into action.

A projector can transform how your team presents, collaborates, and communicates, but only if you buy the right one. Walk into any audiovisual system retailer or browse a few product listings and you’ll quickly find that the spec sheets are long and the differences between models aren’t always obvious.

Microsoft 365 is getting a price increase. Announced in December 2025 and effective July 1, 2026, the update affects a broad range of commercial, nonprofit, and government subscriptions, from Business Basic to Enterprise E5. It also introduces changes to the features includes in some plans.

Most organizations that move to the cloud do so expecting to save money. However, many end up spending more than anticipated, often without a clear explanation of why. The causes tend to be structural rather than accidental: patterns in how cloud services are procured, deployed, and managed that create waste at every layer.