Amanda England

Top 5 IT Trends Texas Businesses Need in 2025 🚀 Tech is the backbone of growth, security, and compliance. Here’s what to focus on: 🔐 Zero Trust Security – Protect hybrid teams with continuous verification. 🤖 AI-Driven Automation – Streamline IT and boost decision-making. ☁️ Cloud Optimization – Improve performance and cut costs. ⚖️ Built-In Compliance – Stay audit-ready and meet rising regulations. 🧩 Hybrid Work Infrastructure – Support seamless remote work. Tech isn’t optional — it’s how you compete. Let’s make sure your IT is ready for 2025! #UpriteWay #TexasIT #Cybersecurity #Compliance #DigitalStrategy #ZeroTrust #AI #Cloud #HybridWork

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95% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error. Training your team could be the best defense you invest in. #cybersecurity #consultants #HoustonTech

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One of the easiest ways for hackers to gain access to your personal accounts is through a weak or predictable password. Fend off breaches and change your passwords frequently! #cybersecurity #consultants #HoustonTech

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Running a business is hard. Managing IT shouldn’t be another uphill battle. Here’s the “3‑layer” structure we like for leaders who want security and simplicity: 1) Visibility: know what devices, accounts, and data you actually have 2) Protection: MFA + patching + backups as defaults 3) Response: clear steps for “what happens when something feels off” The goal isn’t complexity - it’s making technology work quietly in the background so you can focus on growth. Questions? Call us! itology.com

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#Brightspeed continues to bring connectivity and connection to Central Texas! More than 58,800 homes and businesses in Bell and Coryell Counties now have access to Brightspeed's state-of-the-art, high-speed fiber network. By the end of the full fiber buildout, more than 97,500 locations across the communities of Copperas Cove, Gatesville, Killeen and Nolanville will have access, opening up new opportunities for remote workers, families, entrepreneurs and small businesses. Get the details at: https://bit.ly/3SLR9CY

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Between Microsoft’s end-of-support for Windows 10, rapidly evolving AI compliance policies, and increased cloud security demands, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for IT. Our team at Varay Managed IT has put together The 2026 IT Planning Guide for Texas Businesses to help you understand: 🔹 Critical systems that need updating 🔹 What compliance frameworks you should prepare for 🔹 Budgeting for cybersecurity, cloud, and AI policies 🔹 How to align your IT with business goals, not just keep up, but move ahead Now is the time to prepare your systems, team, and budget with the right strategy, before the year takes off. 👉 Read the full guide here: https://bit.ly/43T2DdT

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Cyber threats aren't just a big-city problem. Oklahoma businesses are just as vulnerable—and hackers know it. That’s why more local IT leaders are turning to zero-trust security with Cisco Secure Access, powered by Chickasaw Telecom. www.chickasawtel.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT STOCKTON ISD Partners with Collej AI.AI to Revolutionize TSIA2 Test Prep and Accelerate CCMR Goals FRISCO, Texas — March 2, 2026 — Collej.AI, a leading educational technology platform specializing in gamified test preparation, today announced a strategic partnership with Fort Stockton Independent School District (FSISD). This collaboration is designed to provide Fort Stockton High School students with an innovative, data-driven platform to master the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) and help the district confidently exceed its College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) goals. As Texas school districts face increasing pressure to ensure students graduate college-ready, the TSIA2 remains a critical benchmark. Traditional test prep methods often struggle to maintain student engagement, leaving educators without the real-time data needed to intervene effectively. The partnership between FSISD and Collej.AI addresses these challenges head-on by bringing a modern, interactive learning environment directly into the classroom. "We are incredibly proud to partner with the forward-thinking educational leaders at Fort Stockton ISD," said a representative of Collej.AI. "Our mission has always been to stop fighting against student culture and start working with it. By combining rigorous, mastery-aligned content with engaging game mechanics, we are turning TSIA2 prep from a chore into a challenge that students actually want to conquer." Key Benefits of the Partnership Include: Gamified Student Engagement: Students will utilize Collej.AI’s interactive platform, which features friendly competitions, progress tracking, and personalized learning paths to keep motivation high. Real-Time Data for Educators: Teachers and instructional leaders at Fort Stockton ISD will gain access to automated grading and comprehensive data dashboards, allowing them to instantly identify learning gaps and apply targeted interventions. Scalable CCMR Success: By improving TSIA2 passing rates in Math and ELAR, the district will maximize its CCMR outcome bonuses and ensure more students graduate fully prepared for higher education and future careers. 'This partnership with Collej.AI represents a significant step forward in our commitment to student success. By providing our teachers with cutting-edge tools and our students with an engaging way to learn, we are setting a new standard for college readiness in our district.', said a district administrator. The rollout of the Collej.AI platform across Fort Stockton ISD high school classrooms will begin immediately, empowering teachers and students with the tools they need to succeed in the current academic year. #CCMR #TSIA2 #AI #MachineLearning #PersonalizedLearning #Gamification #Education #HighSchool #Math #ELAR #Writing

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