Shoshin Technologies Blog

For many business owners, modern technology feels like a high-maintenance treadmill: you keep running faster and spending more money just to stay in the same place, without ever actually moving forward. If you have ever felt like you are buying software just to keep up rather than to get ahead, you are not alone.

The goal should not be to buy more IT. The goal is to capture value. Here is how to bridge the gap between technical complexity and business growth.

We all have that one person. The "rockstar." They answer emails at 11 p.m., they juggle four projects at once, and they never say "that’s not my job." They move fast, they break things, and they get results.

They are also the person most likely to bankrupt your company before lunch.

It is 2026, and while we were promised flying cars, we mostly got smarter toasters and AI that can write poetry. Unfortunately, malicious actors got an upgrade, too. With AI-driven brute-force attacks now able to crack simple passwords in seconds, this technology just doesn't cut it anymore.

Your security is always our priority, but we are only half of the equation. You need to know how to protect yourself. Here is a quick refresher on the best practices for password creation and management to keep your digital life locked down tight.

As an IT professional, I often see a massive gap between the security protocols we build and how users actually behave. We can spend millions on firewalls and encryption, but the biggest vulnerability is almost always the human element.

In the industry, we often say that security is only as strong as its weakest link, and unfortunately, that link is often a person who simply does not realize they are being targeted. Here are four ways people remain dangerously oblivious to cybersecurity threats.

When businesses first migrate to the cloud, the promise is almost always the same: limitless scalability, faster innovation, and lower upfront costs. Unfortunately, that pay-as-you-go dream can quickly turn into a pay-more-than-you-thought nightmare. Recent industry data suggests that organizations typically overspend by 25-to-35 percent on their cloud resources. Without visibility, you aren’t just paying for what you use; you’re paying for what you forgot you were using.

Ubiquitous technology, used correctly, makes your business a powerhouse. Used poorly, it turns your company into a ghost ship, technically efficient but completely disconnected from your customers.

Some businesses are currently racing to replace their staff with AI. While they might save money upfront, they are often building a wall between themselves and the people they serve. Here is why keeping a human in the loop is actually your greatest competitive advantage.

The password has long been the most important security tool because it is the most widely used. From a backend perspective, integrating a password manager isn't just as a digital vault, it helps build a comprehensive security framework.

This month, we thought we’d explain why the password manager is a must-have for your business and how to integrate one effectively.

When a workforce spans multiple geographic regions, the network transitions from a standard utility to the company’s core nervous system. If the architecture is fragmented, the business becomes latent. From a systems engineering perspective, expansion requires a shift toward a resilient, software-defined framework.

Here is the technical breakdown of the non-negotiables for a multi-site rollout.

You may leave the house door wide open when you step out to grab the mail. Sounds reasonable, but if a stray cat were to wander in, that was the risk you ran. The same logic applies to your digital life. Locking your computer, tablet, or phone screen is one of the simplest yet most effective steps you can take to protect your privacy and security.

The scariest threats out there are the ones that can crack your network without you even realizing it. That’s right, they’re using stolen credentials that they tricked your employees into handing over through a phishing attack. The good news, though, is that a simple multi-factor authentication solution (MFA) can be a significant step forward for your network security, and the simple act of having one makes your business much safer and less prone to cybersecurity breaches.

If you haven’t yet implemented MFA, here are three logical steps you can take to move in the right direction.

As an IT professional, I'm used to dealing with change. It's the nature of the job. What we're experiencing now isn't just change, it's an exponential acceleration of innovation. The rate at which new technologies are emerging, maturing, and disrupting entire industries is faster than ever before. This velocity shift isn't a random event, it’s driven by three key factors coming together in perfect harmony. This month, we will take a look at them.

So, you’re starting a business, and every dollar goes toward growth, marketing, and making your product awesome. Technology is probably just that thing you need to check emails and run Wi-Fi.

That mindset is dead wrong.

If you treat technology as an afterthought, you're stacking the deck against yourself. Your business runs on technology, and it can either be your secret weapon or your silent killer. This month, we go into four brutal, non-technical truths you must accept about your business tech right now.

We see the endpoint—that includes every laptop, desktop, server, mobile device, and IoT gadget connected to your network—as the front line of your defense. Failing to secure every single one of these points is not just a risk; it's an invitation. You need to identify all the endpoints on your network and work to secure them. Here’s why, and how.

Have you ever noticed how, by default, Windows might not open your programs in the maximized state? That’s because the normal state that it defaults to doesn’t fill the entire screen. While you could always just maximize the window yourself, wouldn’t it be helpful if the windows simply defaulted to opening in their maximized state?

Well, you can, and it’s as easy as can be through the Properties menu.

From the classic Nigerian Prince emails to the cleverly crafted fake invoice, malicious digital correspondence is a constant, evolving threat to any business. It's not just about losing a few dollars, either. A successful phishing attack can cripple your operations, compromise sensitive data, and even lead to devastating financial and reputational damage.

Technology unlocks incredible potential, but is also constantly stalked by an increasingly sophisticated adversary: cybercrime. For businesses of all sizes, threats are changing faster than ever, driven by new technologies and a highly organized criminal industry.

To protect your profits, reputation, and continuity, your business can no longer rely on yesterday’s defenses. You need to understand the evolution of the threat and implement a proactive, multi-layered strategy.

When you send someone within your business an email, the expectation is that they will read it and respond accordingly. Unfortunately, messages can sometimes slip through the cracks, especially for small businesses with limited staff and an impossible workload to keep up with. If you primarily use email to communicate with your team, you need an email archiving system that can help ensure lost emails aren’t setting your business up for disaster.

If your business relies on its digital infrastructure—and nearly every modern business does—you know that downtime isn't just an inconvenience; it's a direct hit to your revenue, reputation, and productivity.

Have you ever wondered how major online services stay operational even when a server crashes or a major event occurs? The secret is failover.

We've all heard the saying, “Opportunity knocks only once." While it sounds like something a wise man would say, it’s not always true. For business owners, opportunity is everywhere, but it doesn’t stand on a corner spinning a flashy sign. The real skill is learning how to identify it and, more importantly, how to take advantage of it.

If you're ready to stop waiting and start creating your own luck, here are a few tips to help you get started.

Passwords are an important part of ensuring your IT infrastructure remains safe, but they are far from the most effective security solution. It’s not necessarily the fault of the password, either; it’s just that hackers and scammers have gotten a lot better at cracking passwords in recent years, even reasonably complex ones. We recommend you implement multi-factor authentication as a secondary precaution against breaches—and here’s why.