Alex Mercer is a technology writer and systems strategist at Metago.net, covering enterprise technology, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging trends.
How much does a penetration test cost? In 2026, penetration testing cost usually runs $10,000 to $35,000 for a standard…
Alex Mercer
Oct 2
Alex Mercer is a technology writer and systems strategist at Metago.net, covering enterprise technology, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging trends.
Every few weeks, someone forwards me a proposal for managed security services with a version of the same question attached:…
Alex Mercer
Oct 2
Every few weeks someone asks me about AWS vs Azure over coffee, usually a founder, a managing partner, or an…
Alex Mercer
Oct 2
The call that starts most cloud migration strategy conversations usually comes on a Friday afternoon. First, the air conditioning in…
Alex Mercer
Oct 2
When it comes to choosing a managed service provider, I have sat on both sides of the table. Early in…
Alex Mercer
Oct 2
I have sat on both sides of this table. Early in my career, I built internal IT departments, and I…
Alex Mercer
Oct 2
The first software development outsourcing contract I ever signed looked like the easiest decision of my career. I was a…
Alex Mercer
Oct 2
Every week someone asks me for a number before they’ve told me what they’re building. For example, it might be…
Alex Mercer
Oct 2
