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WEEK OF APRIL 22, 2025

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Which Copilot Does What?

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Copilot isn’t one tool—it’s a whole family. From Microsoft 365 to Bing, Azure, Security, this blog breaks down what each version does, what it costs, and who it’s built for.

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CASE STUDY

They Said No to ChatGPT—We Built a Custom AI Assistant

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A local government partnered with HBS to build a secure, in-house AI assistant that cut help desk tickets, boosted staff productivity, and proved AI can work without compromising data privacy.

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Smarter Work Starts Here: AI Assist from HBS

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See how AI Assist from HBS helps organizations save time, reduce repetitive work, and boost efficiency by automating manual tasks, building custom AI assistants, and making data easier to access and use.

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News You Should Know

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HBS Named a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel—3 Years Running

For the third straight year, our Milwaukee branch has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

This award reflects our ongoing commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do great work.

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HBS Recognized for Technology Excellence—Again

HBS has been named to the CRN® 2025 Tech Elite 250 list for the 11th time, recognizing our ongoing commitment to technical excellence, advanced certifications, and customer success.

This honor highlights our deep expertise in infrastructure, cloud, and security across top technology platforms.

Tech Tip

Monitor for Shadow AI Before It Becomes a Security Risk

Your users are already experimenting with AI—plugging sensitive data into ChatGPT, connecting rogue browser extensions, or uploading files to third-party AI tools.

That’s Shadow AI, and it’s a growing blind spot for IT. Get ahead of it.

  • Auditing traffic to AI domains
  • Using DLP rules to flag AI-related data transfers
  • Educating users on approved tools and responsible use
  • Reviewing SaaS usage reports in M365, Google Workspace, etc.

Shadow AI is Shadow IT—untracked, unmanaged, and potentially dangerous. Visibility is the first step.

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Upcoming Events

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Secure Minnesota

When: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - Park Place


HBS proudly announces the return of Secure Minnesota!

A day of social networking and continuing education in cybersecurity, physical security, and IT risk management.

This conference is perfect for business leaders and security, IT, and audit professionals, with every session including compelling information to help you strengthen your organization's security posture. 

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