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OTS Helps Specialty Contractor Go from Red to Green and Land a $3MM Utility Contract

Brian McCarthy September 23, 2026

How Open Tier Systems helped a specialty contractor clear a major utility’s cybersecurity review for just under $20K and land a $3M contract.

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OTS Helps Specialty Contractor Go from Red to Green and Land a $3MM Utility Contract

Brian McCarthy September 23, 2026

How Open Tier Systems helped a specialty contractor clear a major utility’s cybersecurity review for just under $20K and land a $3M contract.

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What Can Your AI Agent Reach Beyond Its Assigned Task?

Brian McCarthy September 22, 2026

An AI tool assigned to help your sales team could have a path to data it was never meant to use, according to Token Security’s Itamar Apelblat. In his contributed…

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OTS Helps Bakery Machinery Company Strengthen IT Coverage and Reduce Risk

Hunter Nelson July 13, 2026

How Open Tier Systems helped Topos Mondial strengthen IT coverage, reduce risk, and support internal resources through a co-managed IT model.

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OTS Helps Local Painting Company Maintain Reliable IT as the Business Grows

Hunter Nelson July 13, 2026

How Open Tier Systems helped PAINTech maintain reliable IT, manage risk, and keep the business moving through more than 10 years of growth.

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OTS Helps Local Interior Design Firm Keep IT Stable, Secure, and Predictable

Hunter Nelson July 13, 2026

How Open Tier Systems helped Floss Barber Inc. keep IT stable, secure, predictable, and aligned with how the business operates.

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Stop Second-Guessing IT Support: A Better Model for Growing Businesses

Brian McCarthy May 14, 2026

Wondering whether to use Claude or Copilot? Microsoft Copilot now supports Claude — with the security businesses need.

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Claude vs. Copilot: Why You No Longer Have to Choose

Brian McCarthy April 28, 2026

Wondering whether to use Claude or Copilot? Microsoft Copilot now supports Claude — with the security businesses need.

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When IT Has a Day Job: A Common Small Business Risk

Brian McCarthy March 17, 2026

In many small businesses, IT is handled by someone capable—but not full time. When IT has a “day job,” important questions around security, risk, and long‑term planning often go unanswered.…

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The Password Habits Putting Small Businesses at Risk

Rick Carpenter February 19, 2026

Passwords remain one of the easiest ways for attackers to access small businesses. From sticky notes and reused logins to browser‑saved credentials, poor password hygiene creates real risk. In this…

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A Real World Warning: When AI Agents Have No Guardrails

Brian McCarthy February 9, 2026

AI agents promise speed and automation—but without clear guardrails, they can introduce serious security and governance risks. Here’s what businesses need to know.

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