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AI literacy is quickly becoming a core leadership skill, but that doesn’t mean every technology executive needs to be an AI expert.

As AI becomes more integrated into everyday business operations, technology leaders need to understand where it can create value, what risks come with adoption, and how factors like data, security, and governance fit into the bigger picture.

The goal isn’t to know everything about AI. It’s to know enough to ask the right questions, evaluate opportunities, and make informed decisions about where AI fits within the organization.

Learn more about why AI literacy is becoming a core requirement for technology executives:
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Moving to the cloud is only the beginning.

Once workloads are in the cloud, organizations still need to regularly evaluate how resources are being used, who has access to them, and whether the environment still aligns with the needs of the business.

Overprovisioned resources can increase costs. Outdated permissions can create unnecessary security risks. And cloud environments that aren’t regularly reviewed can become just as complex as the infrastructure they replaced.

A strong cloud strategy isn’t just about where your technology lives. It’s about continuously making sure your environment is secure, efficient, and built to support the way your organization works today.

Learn more about PSM Partners’ approach to managed cloud services: https://hubs.la/Q04ygmpC0

AI adoption isn’t just about choosing the right tool. It’s about choosing the right use case.

Before introducing AI into a workflow, organizations should consider three things:
→ Purpose: What specific problem will AI solve? Start with a business need rather than introducing AI simply because it’s available.
→ Data: What information will the AI access? Consider where that data lives, who has access to it, and whether the right security and governance policies are in place.
→ Oversight: Who is responsible for reviewing AI-generated output? AI can support decision-making, but human accountability still matters.

Taking the time to answer these questions can help organizations move beyond AI experimentation and build a more intentional, secure, and sustainable approach to adoption.

Technical debt doesn’t always cause an immediate problem, but over time, it can quietly hold your business back.

Frequent system slowdowns, outdated software, manual workarounds and rising maintenance costs are often signs that your technology environment needs attention.

Left unaddressed, these issues can compound, making systems more expensive to maintain and limiting your ability to adapt as your business grows.

Taking the time to address technical debt can help improve performance, reduce unnecessary costs and create a stronger foundation for what’s next.

Is technical debt slowing your business down? PSM Partners can help you identify the gaps and build a path forward.

Learn more: http://www.psmpartners.com

We’re proud to share that PSM Partners has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America!

This recognition is more than a milestone for PSM. It reflects the hard work, dedication and passion of our entire team, as well as the trust our clients and partners place in us every day.

Since PSM was founded in 2015, our growth has been driven by a commitment to our people, strong relationships and helping our clients succeed through technology and talent.

We’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come and even more excited about what’s ahead.

Congratulations to the entire PSM team for making this achievement possible!

PSM Partners is in New Orleans for the 2026 General Assembly of YMCAs!

Bryan Radtke, Practice Manager of Nonprofit & Associations, and Andrew Joslin, Operations Coordinator, are on the ground and ready to connect with YMCA leaders from across the country throughout General Assembly.

With nearly 12 years of experience working alongside YMCA of the USA, PSM Partners is proud to serve as an external partner for YMCA Enterprise Shared Services (YESS) 2.0, operating the YESS IT service line to provide Ys with technology expertise, strategic guidance, and scalable support.

If you’re attending General Assembly, schedule time to connect with Bryan and Andrew and learn more about how YESS IT can support your Y:
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People have been talking about Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday release. 974 vulnerabilities being fixed in a single event is unprecedented and well above the normal. The thing that should concern everybody is that two of those exploits had already been actively exploited.

The challenge for most organizations is not installing updates; it's knowing which systems need attention, getting patches deployed consistently, and making sure nothing gets missed.

As environments grow in device count, operating system variety, management complexity, etc. it is becoming increasingly important to consider patch management an ongoing operational process rather than a monthly task.

A proactive IT management approach helps organizations:
- Identify systems that require security updates
- Prioritize the most critical vulnerabilities
- Deploy and verify patches across the environment
- Detect failed or incomplete updates
- Reduce security risk before it becomes a business problem

Good cybersecurity is rarely about reacting to a crisis. Most of the work is the consistent, disciplined management of the systems your business depends on every day.

Learn more about PSM's Managed IT Services:
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Your technology may be “working,” but what does it take behind the scenes to keep it that way?

When employees are constantly reconciling spreadsheets, managing manual processes, troubleshooting recurring issues or finding workarounds for outdated systems, the real cost often goes unnoticed. It shows up in employee time, delayed projects, added risk and missed opportunities.

In the second installment of his “Notes From A CIO’s Desk” series, David Johnson, Practice Manager, Financial Services, takes a closer look at technical debt and how an organization’s most capable employees can unintentionally mask inefficient processes by simply finding ways to make them work.

Read Dave’s latest blog, “The Hidden Costs of Technical Debt: Are Your Best People Masking Bad Processes?”
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Did you know? Moving to the cloud can do more than change where your data is stored.

The right cloud strategy can help your organization reduce costs, improve performance, increase flexibility and scale more easily as your needs change. But getting those benefits starts with a migration strategy built around your business, data and existing IT environment.

PSM Partners helps organizations plan and execute secure cloud migrations across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and hybrid environments while minimizing disruption and building a stronger foundation for the future.
Is your organization ready to make the move to the cloud?

Learn how PSM can help: https://hubs.la/Q04x56n00

Technology evolves quickly, but your IT environment doesn’t always evolve with it.

Aging infrastructure, growing security requirements, and inefficient systems can create unnecessary costs and make it harder for your organization to scale.

PSM Partners helps businesses take a proactive approach to IT modernization by identifying gaps, optimizing cloud investments, strengthening security, and building a technology roadmap aligned with long-term goals.

Your technology should be ready for where your business is going, not just where it is today.