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#GitHub moved Copilot to usage-based billing on June 1, with AI Credits replacing premium request units. To ease the transition, existing Business and Enterprise customers received additional promotional usage for June, July, and August. September was the first month organizations are operating without that extra cushion.

That makes now a good time to look at what #Copilot is actually costing your organization.

Read GitHub’s announcement:
https://t.co/jmZwEPX4hT

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A successful backup does not guarantee your business can restore applications, infrastructure, credentials, integrations, and critical operations after an outage, cyberattack, or ransomware incident.

Our latest article explains why backup success is only the first step, and how organizations can build a more reliable disaster recovery strategy.

Read the @IowaComputerGurus article here:
https://t.co/SXO9N18VGK

#DisasterRecovery #BusinessContinuity #BackupAndRecovery #Cybersecurity #MicrosoftAzure #IowaComputerGurus

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Unused cloud resources can quietly increase costs and security risk...old test environments, storage accounts, credentials, and integrations can create cloud waste and expand your attack surface.
Our latest article explains how to reduce cloud waste, improve cloud security, and strengthen Microsoft Azure governance.
Read more:
https://t.co/h9X1dtDf9t
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Big project. Tight deadline. Not enough developers.
You don’t always need another full-time hire. Sometimes you just need the right expertise, right now.
Staff Augmentation Services with @IowaComputerGurus give you experienced software professionals who can step in, integrate with your team, and start moving work forward.
Whether you need one experienced developer or additional technical firepower for a major initiative, we meet you where you are and help you get where you’re going.
Let’s build what’s next:
https://t.co/zUTkvDcUKX

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Not ready to commit to a full-time hire?
Fractional Architect Services give your team access to experienced software architecture leadership when you need it.
Whether you’re modernizing an existing application, preparing to scale, tackling technical debt, or planning something entirely new, we bring senior-level perspective to the table, WITHOUT the commitment of a full-time hire.
https://t.co/sl12FBwAKi.
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Your .NET team may not need another developer. They may need clearer technical direction.

When architecture decisions pile up, priorities compete, or the roadmap starts getting fuzzy, adding more people doesn’t always solve the problem. @IowaComputerGurus provides #fractional CTO and senior technical guidance for .NET teams that need experienced leadership without adding a full-time executive.

Let’s talk: https://t.co/gKaxHtlBHw; or reach CEO Mitchel Sellers directly at: [email protected]

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Are you doing dumb things with an #Xamarin app?
✅Xamarin support ended in 2024, and aging dependencies, newer iOS/Android SDKs, and unsupported tooling can turn a simple update into a surprisingly ugly project.
If the app still matters to your business, don’t wait for the next OS update to force the issue.
We can help assess the codebase and map out the right migration path including .NET MAUI where it makes sense. A planned migration is a lot easier than an emergency rebuild.
Reach out: https://t.co/gKaxHtlBHw
#IowaComputerGurus #Xamarin #applications #technology #OS #migration

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A customer recently asked..."Am I doing dumb stuff in #Microsoft Access?"🤔

We’ve seen it all:
❌ One giant table holding everything
❌ The same data entered in five different places
❌ Queries nobody understands anymore
❌ A database held together with workarounds and hope
❌ Something that started as a 1-user database and is now being used by 20 people on a shared network drive

We cleaned up their #database, automated repetitive tasks, and turned a frustrating Access system that actually worked for them. We can do the same for you. @IowaCompGurus Inc.

#MicrosoftAccess #DatabaseDevelopment #BusinessAutomation #IowaComputerGurus

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Are you doing dumb things with spreadsheets...
⚙️A “master” spreadsheet with 14 tabs.
⁉️Three people entering the same information.
🤷‍♀️Hours spent copying, pasting, and fixing mistakes.
💀And one formula nobody dares touch.
We help businesses replace outdated, manual processes with practical technology that saves time, reduces errors, and makes work easier...still doing things the hard way? Let’s talk. @IowaComputerGurus Inc.
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Our customers always ask ..."How can I use #AI in my business?" And we always answer ... Smarter Development.
At Iowa Computer Gurus, we help businesses use AI to:
• Accelerate coding and prototyping
• Modernize existing applications
• Identify bugs and improve code quality
• Automate testing and documentation
• Turn new ideas into working solutions faster

If you’re ready to explore how AI could improve your next technology project, let’s talk: https://t.co/gKaxHtlBHw

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Let’s talk about the “Anthropic hack,” because the headline only tells part of the story. https://t.co/AS2tVH18y1

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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐎𝐏 3 𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?
📷Support users within their established workflows
📷Reduce repetitive work without removing human oversight
📷Provide measurable insights that guide future improvements
See how @IowaCompGurus Inc. helped @3RNET bring practical, responsible AI into its existing .NET platform - improving content, streamlining candidate review, and creating a foundation for continued innovation.
Read the case study:
https://t.co/UZo7gT7FLA

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Your product is working - Now make it better.
The right improvements could include:
✅Modernizing an existing application
✅Improving speed and scalability
✅Automating inefficient processes
✅Strengthening integrations
✅Creating a clearer technology roadmap
What could your business accomplish if its technology worked better...and with less debt? Let’s find out: https://t.co/gKaxHtlBHw

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A great idea can launch a business. The technology behind it determines whether it can keep growing.
@IowaCompGurus Inc. CEO Mitchel Sellers recently shared a real production incident that shows how hidden technical debt can cause very visible problems, even when the code involved has been considered reliable for years. https://t.co/pUBDNunCDk

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7 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩’𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤.⚠️

1. Temporary fixes have become permanent
2. Older code is assumed to be reliable simply because it hasn’t changed
3. Performance declines as usage increases
4. Systems aren’t regularly reviewed or monitored
5. One person holds most of the technical knowledge
6. Growth is outpacing the original architecture
7. Technology decisions aren’t guided by a long-term roadmap

Watch the video below to learn how these signs turn into TECH DEBT.

At @IowaComputerGurus, we help your startup evaluate, strengthen, and prepare its technology for what comes next.
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@Microsoft 365 Business Standard or Business Premium - which one actually fits your business?

We put together a straightforward comparison to add some context so you can see what each plan offers, what makes sense for your business, and what you may not need. Comment "Compare" below or reach us at https://t.co/sl12FBx8zQ