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How to Hold Managed Service Providers (MSPs) Accountable

Accountability fosters trust: In any MSP relationship, accountability ensures that both parties meet their obligations, fostering a productive and long-term partnership.

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Understanding Microsoft 365: Business Premium vs. E3 vs. E5

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GPT-5, One Week In: What Broke, What Changed, and How to Keep Shipping

Facet’s practical guide for CIOs, IT Directors, and builders who can’t afford downtime when models move under their feet.

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Uncovering Hidden Costs: How to Manage Licensing Bloat in Your Organization

Companies often overlook the silent killer of their IT budgets—licensing bloat. I'm referring to the unnecessary costs while your software and SaaS purchases go unchecked, which drain financial resources and create significant security risks. As your trusted IT partner, the Facet team and I are here to shed light on this persistent issue and guide you through effective strategies to manage and mitigate licensing bloat.

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The Who, What, Where, and When of IT: Mastering Inventory Management to Improve Revenue and Reduce Costs

Effective inventory management is critical for businesses aiming to optimize their operations, improve revenue, and reduce costs. Facet's Depot Service offers a comprehensive solution, addressing key inventory management challenges through a structured approach. Let's delve into the "Who, What, Where, and When" of IT inventory management and see how it impacts your business's bottom line.

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How Our Custom GPT Accelerated Our Content Flywheel

The evolving landscape of crafting and publishing engaging and valuable content has only intensified over the past decade. Just when a stellar piece gains traction, a shift in perspectives, market conditions, or global events can change everything. For a company like ours, where competence is paramount, the level of mastery required to support our clients effectively is a methodical achievement, not the product of sudden innovation.

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The IT Multiplier: How a vCIO Turns IT Into a Revenue Engine

Most businesses buy IT to stop things from breaking. That's the reflex: the Wi-Fi drops, a laptop won't boot, email goes down during a client deadline, and someone calls a technician. The bar is "make it work again." When it works, IT disappears from the conversation until the next fire.

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Quality Systems Factors in Automation Engineering with AI

Automation engineering with AI has become a cornerstone of modern quality systems. As organizations strive to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance, understanding the key factors that contribute to a robust quality system is essential. Below, we explore the crucial components of quality systems in the context of automation engineering with AI, providing insights into how these elements can drive success.

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HP Discontinues Online-Only LaserJet Printers Amid Customer Backlash

In a significant, and very welcome turn of events, HP has decided to discontinue its online-only LaserJet printers. This decision comes in response to a wave of customer backlash, primarily due to the restrictions placed on these printers, which required an HP+ subscription and a constant internet connection to function.

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Changes to Search and SEO Due to Generative AI: A Strategic Perspective

The integration of Generative AI (GenAI) into search engines and content creation tools is not just an emerging trend but a seismic shift that is reshaping how businesses approach SEO and online visibility. This transformation requires companies to rethink their strategies to stay competitive in an AI-driven landscape.

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