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Watch this space for upcoming products and offers for your small business.
LexisNexis has allegedly been breached, exposing 400,000 user profiles, federal judge and DOJ accounts, plaintext AWS secrets, customer passwords, and internal IT infrastructure maps. https://t.co/5ulACNt9D8…
🚨 Big Shakeup in Virtualization: What's Happening with VMware? 🚨
If you're a VMware user, you've likely felt the pain from Broadcom's acquisition. Perpetual licenses are out—hello, mandatory subscriptions with hefty price hikes (up to 1,500% in some regions!) Minimum core requirements and bundled products mean you're paying more for stuff you might not need. Small businesses? Hit hardest, with policies that feel like a declaration of war on SMBs. No wonder 35% of workloads are expected to migrate by 2028. Support quality's dipped, and partner programs are rebooting, leaving smaller providers in the dust.
Enter Proxmox: The Open-Source Hero You Need! 🌟
Why is Proxmox the best alternative? It's FREE (zero license costs), with full access to enterprise features like clustering, high availability, and backups— no extra appliances required. Built on Debian Linux, it handles VMs (KVM) and containers (LXC) seamlessly, offering hyperconvergence on a budget. High performance, top-notch security (full disk encryption, 2FA), and no vendor lock-in—perfect for DevOps teams and cost-conscious ops. Unlike VMware's rising costs and restrictions, Proxmox gives you flexibility, transparency, and community-driven innovation. It's disrupting the market in 2025, especially for home labs, SMBs, and beyond.
Ready to Switch? We've Got Your Back! 💪
Our expert Proxmox guy can guide your migration smoothly—assess your setup, handle the transition, and optimize for peak performance. DM us to chat about how we can help you ditch the drama and embrace efficient, affordable virtualization.
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🚨 Attention Business Owners: Windows 10 End of Support is Just Around the Corner! 🚨
On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10. That leaves less than 2 months to prepare—don't wait until it's too late!
What Happens if You Don't Act?
Without security updates, your systems become prime targets for cyberattacks, data breaches, and compliance violations. This could lead to costly downtime, lost productivity, and reputational damage.
What Should Businesses Do?
The best path forward is upgrading to Windows 11 for ongoing security, performance improvements, and new features. If upgrading isn't immediately feasible, consider Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program—a paid option providing critical security patches for up to 3 years (starting at $61/device for year one, doubling annually).
How Can MAA Technology Help?
As your trusted IT Managed Service Provider, we're here to make the transition smooth and stress-free:
Conduct a free compatibility assessment for your hardware and software.
Develop a customized migration plan to minimize disruptions.
Handle the upgrade process, including data backup and testing.
Assist with ESU enrollment if needed for short-term extensions.
Protect your business today—reach out to us for a consultation! DM or visit https://t.co/Bz5MtLNjz4 to get started. #Windows10EOL #CyberSecurity #BusinessIT