How Tech Debt Hurts Employees, Customers, and Growth

Technical debt is often used in the context of outdated code and software, but its impact extends far beyond programming. Office technology—including printers, copiers, communication systems, and business software—can accumulate technical debt just as easily. When...
Looking Back at ONE TEAM in 2024

Looking Back at ONE TEAM in 2024

By Colebee Sumner As I reflect on this past year, I am struck by what a big year this was for Centriworks. 2024 marked the 60th anniversary of our company’s inception. My grandfather, Randall Sumner, started our company in 1964 out of the back of his baby blue Mustang...
Why Cybersecurity Matters More Than Ever for Small Businesses

Why Cybersecurity Matters More Than Ever for Small Businesses

Gone are the days when only large corporations had to worry about data breaches and hacking attempts. The reality is that cybersecurity has never been more critical for small businesses, and here’s why: your data holds immense value, your customers rely on you...
The Rise of Deepfakes — Is Your Business Prepared?

The Rise of Deepfakes — Is Your Business Prepared?

Deepfake technology isn’t new; it actually started gaining attention just less than a decade ago. However, since then, rapid advancements in AI, coupled with the availability of open-source software and intuitive applications, have accelerated its spread and...
Major Outage Caused by CrowdStrike Falcon Update

Major Outage Caused by CrowdStrike Falcon Update

On July 19, 2024 at 04:09 UTC (12:09am EDT) Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity company, released a patch to their Falcon Sensor product that caused Windows based computers and servers to throw the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) making them unusable. This caused a...