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WEEK OF JANUARY 12 , 2026

IT-Strategy-Roadmap

Being 2026 Ready Starts with IT Strategy

Read Time: 6 mins.

Managing IT without a plan is costly. It leads to wasted budgets, security gaps and missed opportunities. A strategic IT roadmap aligns technology with business goals, streamlines resources and helps you anticipate change instead of reacting to it.

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Copilot Business Is Here. AI for Small and Midsize Organizations

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Microsoft 365 Copilot Business brings the full Copilot experience into Microsoft 365 Business plans, giving small and midsize teams real AI help at a price and scale that finally makes sense.

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Save on Copilot Business before March 31, 2026

Special Copilot Business pricing and bundles are available through March 31, 2026.

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If you're running Business Standard or Business Premium, this deal is the most cost-effective path to Copilot.

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Modernizing Public Security in the City of St. Cloud

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The City of St. Cloud, Minnesota needed a security upgrade. Fast. HBS partnered with Verkada to deliver a modern and  scalable video security platform that centralized visibility and delivered immediate results.
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ICYMI: Broadcom Ends VMware Standard and Enterprise Plus

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The end of VMware Standard and Enterprise Plus puts real pressure on renewal and migration timing. Read about it and HBS recommended paths forward.

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News You Should Know

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HBS Earns Cisco Gold Provider Status and Cisco Powered Services Expert Recognition


We're proud to say we've achieved Cisco Gold Provider Status and earned Cisco Powered Services Expert recognition in Meraki Access, Cloud Calling and Managed Firewall. This places us among the top 6% of Cisco providers worldwide.

Decades of partnership, deep engineering expertise and a rigorous multi-month audit culminates in this recognition, while also reinforcing our ability to deliver secure, scalable and outcome-driven managed services.

“This designation is validation of the investments we’ve made in our people, our Cisco partnershipand our client experience. We’re proud of this accomplishment and even more excited about the new opportunities it creates for both our clients and our team.”

- Aaron Hilley, HBS VP of Field Engineering

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HBS Earns 11th Microsoft Specialization

HBS has earned Microsoft’s Azure Virtual Desktop Specialization, marking our 11th total Microsoft specialization, reinforcing our role as a trusted advisor for modern, flexible work.

We proudly boast our proven expertise in designing, deploying, optimizing and securing Azure Virtual Desktop environments, helping organizations support hybrid work, strengthen security and simplify desktop management. 

Events & Webinars

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Defending the Inbox Together Webinar 

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 11am (CT)

As we step into a new year full of opportunity—and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats—there’s no better time to strengthen your email security strategy.


This joint webinar with HBS + Check Point will explore how to protect your organization from today’s most advanced phishing techniques, Business Email Compromise, and credential-theft attacks. 

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