Author
Mark Stevens
Contributing Writer, Corporate Technologies
Mark Stevens writes about managed IT, cybersecurity and technology operations for Corporate Technologies. He is the founder of The Syndicate and spent more than 25 years in marketing, sales and product development, including a decade at Atlas where he led the business through a 100x growth period. He works with the Corporate Technologies engineering team to turn day-to-day support and security work into practical guidance for small business owners. Technical claims in security and compliance articles are reviewed by a Corporate Technologies engineer before publication. Mark is based in Edina, Minnesota.
Articles by Mark
Managed Services
How Chicago Healthcare & Dental Offices Handle HIPAA Audits
Learn how Chicago healthcare and dental offices prepare for HIPAA audits with managed IT services that improve security, compliance documentation, and downtime prevention.
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IT Solutions
Power and Internet Outages in Chicago: A Continuity Plan for Small Businesses
Set your recovery targets, size UPS correctly, add internet failover, protect data off site, and use a one-page decision tree for the…
Security
Cyber Insurance Requirements in Illinois: What Underwriters Ask For in 2026
What Illinois businesses need for cyber insurance: MFA, EDR, immutable backups, email security. Plus the Illinois laws behind the exposure and policy…
Managed Services
Church IT Costs Explained: In-House vs Managed IT
Compare church IT costs between in-house staff and managed IT services. Learn which option offers better support, cybersecurity, and value.
Data Storage
Disaster Recovery for Churches (Fire, Flood, Ransomware)
Learn how disaster recovery protects churches from fire, flood, and ransomware. Plan backups, RTO, RPO, and continuity to prevent data loss.
Coffee Break Reads
Do I Really Need 87 Chrome Tabs Open? Asking for a Friend
Too many browser tabs slow systems, drain focus, and signal deeper IT issues. A quick coffee-break read on productivity and tech health.
IT Solutions
Why Managed IT Services for Maryland Local Businesses Are Essential
Learn why managed IT services are essential for Maryland businesses. Reduce downtime, improve compliance, and keep systems stable with proactive IT support.
MSP Comparisons
Corporate Technologies vs Fusion IT
Compare Corporate Technologies vs Fusion IT for Michigan businesses. See differences in pricing, support, cybersecurity, and overall IT value.
IT Solutions
IT Costs for Law Firms (Small to Mid-Sized Law Firms)
Understand the law firm IT costs and secure your practice with effective budgeting for marketing and cybersecurity solutions.
Security
Dental Ransomware Incidents: What Actually Happens
Learn how ransomware attacks dental offices, what happens during an attack, and how backups and security can help you recover safely.
Coffee Break Reads
How to Spot a Phishing Email Without Needing a Cybersecurity Degree
Learn how to identify phishing emails before it’s too late. See real examples, red flags, and simple tips to protect your business.
Whitepapers
The Cost of IT Downtime for Small Businesses in the U.S. (2026 Whitepaper)
Learn about the cost of IT downtime for small businesses and how it affects revenue, deliverables, and overall reputation.
Security
Protecting Donor & Member Data (Church Cybersecurity Risks)
Learn how churches can protect donor and member data from cyber threats using access controls, monitoring, and simple cybersecurity best practices.
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