On October 20, 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a major outage in its US-East-1 region, disrupting over 1,000 companies worldwide—including banks, airlines, media platforms, and critical infrastructure services like Coinbase, Reddit, and Disney+. For Portland SMBs relying on cloud-hosted applications, this event was a wake-up call: cloud convenience must be matched with cloud resilience. The outage stemmed from a … Read More
Why the GTIA Security Cybersecurity Trustmark is Essential When Choosing a Managed Services Provider
In today’s digital world, cybersecurity isn’t just a technical necessity—it’s a business imperative. As organizations increasingly rely on online operations, they become prime targets for cyberattacks. From data breaches to ransomware, the risks are real, and the consequences can be devastating. This is where programs like the GTIA Cybersecurity Trustmark from your managed services provider come into play. The GTIA … Read More