The cloud makes it easy to create virtual machines, databases, and storage accounts with just a few clicks. The problem is, these resources are often left running long after they’re needed. This “cloud sprawl,” the unmanaged growth of cloud resources, can quietly drain your budget every month. According to Hashi Corp’s State of Cloud Strategy Survey 2024, the top reasons for this waste are lack of skills, idle or underused resources, and overprovisioning, which together drive up costs for businesses of all sizes.
Why Should I Care About Cloud Resources?
The business benefit is tangible and dramatic. While organizations struggle with cloud budgets exceeding limits by an estimated 17%, automation offers a clear path to control.
Privacy regulations are evolving rapidly, and 2025 could be a pivotal year for businesses of all sizes. With new state, national, and international rules layering on top of existing requirements, staying compliant is no longer optional. A basic policy won’t suffice; you need a comprehensive 2025 Privacy Compliance Checklist that clearly outlines the latest changes, from updated consent protocols to stricter data transfer standards.
This guide will help you understand what’s new in privacy regulations and give you a way to navigate compliance without getting lost in legal terms.
Why Your Website Needs Privacy Compliance
If your website collects any kind of personal data, such as newsletter sign-ups, contact forms, or cookies, privacy compliance is necessary. It’s a legal...
The SMB Guide to Making Your Website and Documents Digitally Accessible
Have you ever thought about how many potential customers leave your website because of accessibility issues? It’s not just a guess. A UK Click-Away Pound survey found that 69% of disabled internet users leave websites that aren’t accessible. For small and medium businesses, this represents a significant missed opportunity.
So, how do you make your website and documents digitally accessible? This guide will show you simple, actionable steps to make your website and documents welcoming to everyone.
Understand How People Use Your Site
It’s easy to think your website is intuitive just because it works for you. But that doesn’t mean it works for everyone. Some people use a keyboard instead of a mouse. Others...