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Most business leaders think they have to choose between strong cybersecurity and high productivity. The highest performing companies know that is not true. The right technology strategy allows teams to work faster while keeping data protected and compliant. In our latest article, we break down how businesses across Central Texas are simplifying their technology, reducing risk, and improving employee experience at the same time. If your team is juggling too many tools, struggling with security complexity, or seeing IT costs climb, this is a must read. 🔐 Protect your business ⚡ Improve team efficiency 📈 Support long term growth 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gxrVVKzc #CTTSonline #AustinTX #RoundRockTX #Cybersecurity #ManagedIT #BusinessTechnology #CentralTexasBusiness #ITStrategy #BusinessGrowth

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Canopy Raises $70 Million in Series C Canopy, a South Jordan, UT-based accounting practice management software company, has raised $70 million in Series C funding. #SaaS #AI #Accounting #PracticeManagement #AccountingTools #DocManagement #Automation #BookkeepingSolutions #SeriesC #Funding https://lnkd.in/g8c-tjsm

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Austin leads the nation in enterprise value growth among U.S. startup hubs — increasing 12.6x since 2017, according to Dealroom.co. This marks the fastest growth of any major metro tracked in their latest analysis. Enterprise Value reflects the total worth of a region’s startups and high-growth companies. Only cities with $100B+ in enterprise value were included, and Austin came out on top. Founders, capital, and global companies are choosing the Austin region to scale what’s next.

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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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How a Tax Strategy Turned Into a Growth Engine for Texas Manufacturers 💰 Sometimes the biggest growth moves start with a smart tax decision. That’s exactly what we’ve seen from Texas-based manufacturers tapping into the IC-DISC tax incentive. Faced with rising costs and fierce international competition, one mid-sized Texas manufacturer turned to HDEC for guidance. What they discovered was a way to reduce export-related tax liability and reinvest those savings, without missing a beat on production or compliance. Here’s how they unlocked global gains: ✅ Leveraged IC-DISC to significantly reduce export taxes ✅ Redirected tax savings into R&D and automation upgrades ✅ Expanded exports across multiple international markets ✅ Strengthened margins while scaling operations globally 💡 Takeaway for Exporters: Sometimes it’s not just about making more—it’s about keeping more. IC-DISC is helping local manufacturers drive smarter reinvestment and global success. 📈 Ready to explore how IC-DISC can work for you? HDEC can help. #SuccessStory #ICDISC #ExportTax #ExportTrade #InternationalBusiness #InternationalTrade #GlobalTrade #Exporting #HDEC

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Let’s review the key changes and how businesses in Texas may want to rethink their tax strategies, budget differently for equipment purchases and align research activities with the new rules to maximize R&D tax credit benefits.(Sponsored Content by Doeren Mayhew)

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