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From AI to Cyber Insurance: Top IT Expenses to Anticipate in 2025

It’s that time of year! IT budgeting is not fun, but we all agree it is essential. Many planners fall into the trap of recycling last year’s plan, year after year, without taking a strategic approach. Instead of repeating what you did last year, and frankly years and...

Waident Sponsors “The Future of AI” Event at TEDxNaperville

AI

At Waident, we’re excited to sponsor The Future of AI, a live salon hosted by our friends - TEDxNaperville, where business leaders can gain valuable insights on Artificial Intelligence from top industry experts. Meet the Speaker: Dr. Mark Brady, Ph.D. The featured...

Expert View: Navigating AI Compliance and Risks in the Midwest

AI, Security

At Waident, a Chicago-based leader in cybersecurity, we've launched a series of expert interviews to share valuable insights into AI technologies. Today’s guest on "Expert View" is Waident’s Chief Information Security Officer, Patrick Giantomasso. We asked Patrick how...

Waident Recognized on the INC. 5000™ List of Fastest Growing Companies second year in a row

About Us, Featured

2024 is truly a remarkable year for Waident! Not only did we celebrate our 20th anniversary, but we also earned a spot on the prestigious INC. 5000™ list for the second consecutive year. This year, we climbed the ranks from #3076 to #2497, surpassing 579 companies...

Curious Tech – July

Technology of the Month

Here is my latest List of Curious Tech: Cool Kitchen Knives Are you one of those people who likes unusual kitchen utensils? I am very impressed with the design of these knives. Definitely on the higher price end but it's very cool! Unique Planter I like...

A Milestone for Excellence: Waident Successfully Completes AICPA SOC 2 Examination

About Us, Featured, Security

I am pleased to announce that Waident successfully completed its SOC 2® (System and Organization Control 2) examination and received a report dated May 31, 2024. What is SOC 2 certification? The Service Organization Control for Service Organizations (or SOC 2)...

John Ahlberg’s Interview for ChannelPro: “Why Culture Means the Most”

About Us

John Ahlberg CEO of Waident sat down with ChannelPro to discuss how positive MSP culture has been key to Waident’s growth and success. ChannelPro and John talked about the founding of Waident and how hiring the right people is the key to your MSP's success. Waident...

Curious Tech – May 2024

Technology of the Month

Here is my latest May List of Curious Tech List: Wow Mouse Turn your smartwatch into a Bluetooth cordless mouse. Control your phone, Smart TV and Home via the app on your smartwatch. Sounds cool and it is seamless! CyberDog 2 Yes, it is a...

Resilient IT: The Pragmatic Solution to Any Fiasco

Strategy

Companies with Resilient IT approach technology strategically and proactively. Resilient IT reduces the frequency, severity, and duration of fiascoes. More importantly, it gives you an evergreen lens through which to make important IT decisions for the post-COVID-19...

Curious Tech – March 2024

Technology of the Month

Get ready to dive into the world of Curious Tech, where gadgets go beyond cool. Here is my March List of Curious Tech: A Chicken Laying an Egg Lamp It’s a lamp. It’s a chicken. It’s a chicken lamp…. Absolutely hilarious home decoration. Why not? I am sure this...

The Hidden Dangers of Phishing in the Finance Sector: A Cautionary Tale

Security

Financial firms face continuous risks, including the mutating cybersecurity threat landscape, regulatory compliance, and the complex integration of multiple security solutions. Given their purpose and control of so much personal information, they are major targets of...