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Sep 1, 2026

SD-WAN vs MPLS: Where the Savings Come From

Cost is usually the question underneath all the other questions. Performance, flexibility, and reliability matter, but at some point someone has to look at a number and decide if it is …

Aug 19, 2026

Service Advisory – Microsoft Is Retiring SMS and Voice Call Authentication

Microsoft is shutting down SMS text codes and automated voice calls as a way to verify sign-ins across Microsoft 365 and Azure (Entra ID). The transition starts September 1, 2026 — about two weeks…

Aug 14, 2026

SD-WAN 101: What is it and Why are Businesses Switching

If your business runs across more than one location, there’s a good chance you’re paying for network connectivity in a way that made sense ten years ago and doesn’t anymore. SD-WAN is the reas…

Aug 5, 2026

When Your Network Provider Outgrows the Relationship

Last month, TPx, a 575-person managed service provider and telecom carrier that had climbed to #2 on Channel Partners’ MSP 501 list, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to wipe out $1.1 billion in…

Jun 26, 2026

The End of Microsoft Basic Auth: Transitioning Your Email Connections to OAuth

Microsoft has officially revised the clock for the final retirement of Basic Authentication for Client Submission (SMTP AUTH) in Exchange Online. Organizations now have an extended runway to moder…

May 21, 2026

Security Advisory – Update your Microsoft Secure Boot Certificates

Secure Boot is a foundational security feature of the Windows experience, providing protection from the moment a device powers on. It operates at the firmware level, running before the operating …

Mar 19, 2026

Why Multi-Admin Approval is Critical Following the Stryker Attack

Securing Microsoft Intune: Why Multi-Admin Approval is Critical Following the Stryker Attack The Stryker cyberattack was a stark reminder of how a single compromised account with Intune admin p…

Dec 15, 2025

VoIP Systems and the Benefits of E911 Routing

In today’s business environment, companies are often spread across multiple locations, and one of the most critical elements at these locations is phone service. Quite often, there are a lot of co…

Aug 14, 2025

Why Should a Project Manager get their PMP?

The short answer? Getting a PMP (Project Management Professional Certification) is both a strategic move, as well as a practical approach to your Project Management career. In my opinion, not e…

Apr 18, 2025

Deploying Auvik: What you need to know

Having proactive monitoring and alerting is necessary to maintain the stability of your environment. There are many choices available to do this, and NavNet’s monitoring tool of choice for our…