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# Practical guidance for IT leaders

Plain-spoken perspective on AI readiness, Microsoft 365 and Copilot, security and vendor risk, networking, and getting more from your technology spend.

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## Latest insights

[AI Readiness](https://www.nxnwtech.com/insights/before-you-buy-copilot)

[AI Readiness](https://www.nxnwtech.com/insights/tag/ai-readiness) · September 27, 2026 · Joel Robnett

### [Before You Buy Copilot: 5 Questions Every IT Leader Should Answer](https://www.nxnwtech.com/insights/before-you-buy-copilot)

Few technology decisions arrive with as much pressure as Microsoft 365 Copilot. Leadership has seen the demos, employees are already curious, and the license looks like a...

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[Cyber & Vendor Risk](https://www.nxnwtech.com/insights/vendor-management-third-party-risk)

[Cyber & Vendor Risk](https://www.nxnwtech.com/insights/tag/cyber-vendor-risk) · September 27, 2026 · Joel Robnett

### [Five Things to Know About Vendor Management and Third-Party Risk](https://www.nxnwtech.com/insights/vendor-management-third-party-risk)

Every vendor extends your attack surface and your obligations. Five practical lessons on inventory, tiering, contracts, AI features and ongoing review, plus the questions...

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[AI Readiness](https://www.nxnwtech.com/insights/what-your-ai-readiness-score-tells-you)

[AI Readiness](https://www.nxnwtech.com/insights/tag/ai-readiness) · September 27, 2026 · Sarah Goad

### [What Your AI Readiness Score Tells You (and What to Do Next)](https://www.nxnwtech.com/insights/what-your-ai-readiness-score-tells-you)

Most organizations don't have an AI problem. They have a readiness problem. The tools are available, leadership is interested and employees are already experimenting. Wha...

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