IT Insights for Professional Services Firms
Practical advice on cybersecurity, technology planning, and IT best practices for Des Moines professional services firms.
Sullivan & Cromwell Had an AI Policy. It Didn't Matter.
An Am Law 10 firm with mandatory AI training and a 'trust nothing, verify everything' office manual just admitted to filing AI-hallucinated citations. Here's what that means for your firm.
4 min readMicrosoft Copilot Just Got a Major Upgrade in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Copilot now takes action inside your documents instead of offering suggestions from a sidebar. Here's what changed last week and what it means for your business.
3 min readWhat Your Engagement Letter Should Say About AI (and What It Shouldn't)
Courts are stripping privilege from AI-assisted legal work. Major firms are rewriting engagement letters in response. Here's what belongs in yours and what creates more liability than it prevents.
5 min readThe FBI Says This Hacking Group Is Targeting Law Firms. Here's How the Attack Works.
The Silent Ransom Group is targeting U.S. law firms with callback phishing attacks that bypass email filters entirely. The FBI issued a warning. Here's what small firms need to know.
5 min readMicrosoft 365 Prices Go Up in July: Are You Using What You Already Pay For?
Microsoft 365 prices go up in July 2026. Before you absorb the increase, find out which security and compliance features your company is already paying for but not using.
7 min readWhat Your Cyber Insurance Carrier Expects from Your IT (and What Happens If You Can't Prove It)
Cyber insurance applications for law firms now require proof of MFA, EDR, tested backups, and more. If you can't prove your controls are in place, your claim can be denied.
6 min readMost Cyberattacks Start with a Login, Not an Exploit
Most cyberattacks in 2025-2026 used stolen credentials, not software exploits. Learn what credential-based attacks mean for Iowa law firms and how to defend against them.
5 min readWhen Your Meeting AI Becomes a Witness: AI Notetakers and Attorney-Client Privilege
AI meeting notetakers can put attorney-client privilege at risk. Learn how law firms should evaluate AI transcription tools and protect confidential communications.
6 min readA New Phishing Attack Targets Your Microsoft 365 Login (and MFA Won't Stop It)
A new phishing attack called device code phishing bypasses MFA to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts. Iowa law firms need to understand why MFA alone isn't enough.
5 min readWhat to look for when choosing an MSP for your law firm
Choosing an MSP for your law firm? Here's what to look for, from legal workflow expertise to pricing transparency and after-hours support.
6 min readIs your firm's data ready for Microsoft Copilot?
Before deploying Microsoft Copilot, your law firm needs to fix permissions, clean up SharePoint, and classify sensitive data. Here's what that looks like.
5 min readAI acceptable use policies: why every law firm needs one now
Law firms need AI acceptable use policies to protect client data and meet ethical obligations. Learn what to include and why it matters.
6 min read5 cybersecurity threats Iowa law firms are facing right now
Law firms are prime targets for BEC scams, ransomware, and credential theft. Here are 5 real threats and what your firm can do about each one.
5 min readWhat Iowa Law Firms Need to Know About AI in 2026
Iowa law firms face new AI obligations in 2026. Learn what the ISBA AI Training Series, ABA Opinion 512, and emerging tools mean for your practice.
5 min readWelcome to the Artech Solutions Blog
We're launching a new blog to share IT insights for Des Moines law firms and professional services firms.
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