Michael Tanenhaus

Business and technology have never been so close. As a person with over 20 years experience in both business and technology I help people reach business goals.

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Dirty data + AI = automated chaos. Here’s how to catch it early.

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You’d think 30 years in IT would lead to more "sophisticated" tools, but here’s how a gobbling turkey helps me prevent boardroom mistakes:

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Big tech is trading elite talent for AI server space. It’s a huge opportunity for startups, provided you've handled this one internal bottleneck first:

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You’d think 30 years in IT would save me from rookie mistakes, but I still managed to confuse my AI into doubling my Friday workload.

Have you tripped over this in your test loops? It’s a common AI trap.

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If your org’s security stack feels overwhelming, you’re likely missing a key piece of the village. Here’s the Mavenspire approach to structuring a strong defense:

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Business leaders are conditioned to want "cutting edge," but the most resilient firms I know are, simply, predictable. Let's talk about “the power of boring”:

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Hackers love it when your staff is out of the office for a holiday. Here’s how we help teams stay ready without ruining their work-life balance.

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AI isn't about firing half your staff, despite what the "fear sells" headlines tell you. Here’s the actual promise at the bottom of the AI stack.

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Many AI critics are business leaders who fear that it will ruin the "human touch." That's why I tested a Mavenspire chatbot on the toughest critic I know:

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I love the "AI dream," for executive leaders, but your tech stack probably isn't ready for it yet. Here is how to clean your data house without losing your mind:

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Most MSP owners fear disappointing a client, so they expand until they break. Here’s why you should narrow down to what your team actually loves:

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Most MSPs I know are hitting a ceiling trying to be everything to everyone. Here’s why that "jack of all trades" model is officially dead:

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Cyber threats move at the speed of the internet, but most patch programs move at the speed of a tired employee. Here’s how to close that gap for good:

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I’ve seen boards throw millions at cybersecurity tools only to realize they have no program to support it. If you want an active defense, you have three options:

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Most MSPs feel like they’re failing at AI because they’re looking at the wrong finish line. Let’s talk about a much saner approach:

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Leaving VMware feels like moving houses after 20 years. It’s messy, but here is how we make the new place feel like home on day one:

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We once had to figure out how to make high-end tech "disappear" into a client's wallpaper. It turns out there’s a right and a very wrong way to do it…

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If your VMware exit strategy is "hoping Broadcom changes their mind," we need to have a very honest (and slightly painful) talk.

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Ever mapped out a solution so massive it feels like a world tour? We’re often asked to build for things that ‘might not happen,’ and it’s a wild cycle:

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It’s wild how often a vendor says one thing and a customer hears something completely different. Here’s the moment I realized just how big that gap can be: