Panic alert technology has moved from niche product to mainstream expectation—and in a growing number of states, a legal requirement.
Alyssa's Law has passed in 10 states and is advancing in more, requiring schools to implement mobile panic alert systems that connect directly to law enforcement.
We want to help you understand what the law requires, what separates systems that work from ones that fall short, and how Valcom's V-Guardian Alert addresses one of the unique challenges of K-12 campuses.
If you're running a legacy phone system alongside Microsoft Teams, you're paying twice for something you could consolidate. See what Teams Phone actually offers and how to simplify your communication stack.
Webinar Replay HBS security experts Ben Hall and Jeff Franklin get into how proactive risk identification strengthens security strategy, supports better decision-making and keeps third-party vendor risk from becoming a blind spot.
HBS Acquires Applied Tech to Strengthen Managed Service Offerings
HBS has acquired Applied Tech, a Wisconsin- and Colorado-based managed IT services provider known for strong client relationships and a people-first approach to service.
This acquisition brings together two organizations built on the same foundation: trust, technical excellence and a long-term commitment to the clients they serve. Together, HBS and Applied Tech will deliver a broader solutions portfolio, a deeper technical bench and expanded managed services capabilities—all through the single, high-touch partnership clients on both sides already count on.
Announced on March 9 and generally available May 1 of this year, Microsoft 365 E7 combines M365 E5, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Entra Suite and a new component called Agent 365 into a single platform—priced at $99 per user per month.
Agent 365 is the headline piece: a centralized control plane for discovering, governing and securing every AI agent running in your environment. Think of it as the identity and access management framework your organization already uses for employees, applied to AI.
Agent 365 is also available as a standalone license at $15 per user per month. HBS can help you assess readiness and plan the right migration path.
We just picked up another Microsoft specialization. This one for building custom applications and integrations inside Microsoft Teams. That's 13 total, if you're counting.
Microsoft is making two authentication changes in 2026 that will affect every Windows environment. RC4 encryption in Kerberos is being phased out through staged cumulative updates, enforcement begins mid-2026, with reduced rollback options by late-2026.
NTLM is following a three-phase deprecation, with default disablement coming in the next major Windows Server release.
The organizations most likely to experience authentication failures are the ones that wait. Microsoft's auditing tools are available now—the full article walks through exactly where to start.
HBS works with organizations to assess authentication dependencies, close Active Directory gaps and modernize identity security before deadlines create downtime. Please reach out to learn more and see where HBS can help.
A small-group, hands-on session covering the full Microsoft security stack: Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Entra ID Protection, XDR, Intune and more. Led by HBS security expert Mark Ziesemer. Designed for organizations on Microsoft Business Premium or M365 E5. Seats are limited, so register today.
Get hands-on with Arista's data center, campus and wireless solutions in a personal lab environment. No experience required, just bring your laptop. Join HBS and Arista on April 16 in Wichita, with a happy hour to follow.
