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Last spring, during what was supposed to be a routine review of cybersecurity for small business clients on my roster,…
Alex Mercer
Oct 15
Alex Mercer is a technology writer and systems strategist at Metago.net, covering enterprise technology, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging trends.
The first cloud invoice I ever audited for a client ran 41 pages. Before our meeting, the finance director had…
Alex Mercer
Oct 15
I have spent most of my career on the receiving end of the phone call that starts with “the internet…
Alex Mercer
Oct 15
If you’re planning a web application development project, the first question on your mind is probably “how long will this…
Alex Mercer
Oct 15
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
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
