The Human IT Company

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

There is a real difference between supporting a business and supporting a mission.

Our latest blog post is about what it looks like when technology truly supports the work, rather than pulling attention away from it. Written for anyone leading an organization where the mission always comes first.

Link in the comments.

06/09/2026

It’s Patch Tuesday!
Your software has a “fixes and improvements” section it would like you to read today.

06/08/2026

A report recently suggested a company may have spent around $500 million on AI in a single month after usage limits were not properly set.

Most organizations won’t see anything close to that scale. The more common reality is teams adopting AI tools in everyday work, from writing support to meeting summaries, often before there is clarity on approved platforms and data handling practices.

Clear guidance makes the difference. When teams know which tools to use and how to handle sensitive information, AI becomes a practical support for productivity, not an uncertainty in the background.

An unidentified corporation reportedly spent half a billion dollars on Claude AI in just one month after failing to implement usage restrictions on employee licenses, highlighting growing concerns about runaway AI costs in corporate America.

06/05/2026

🌿 On World Environment Day, it’s worth remembering that sustainability also lives in the systems we run every day.

Cluttered systems are often seen as just a performance issue, but they quietly increase storage use, background processing, and energy demand.

When systems are kept clean and well managed, they run more efficiently and use fewer resources. That efficiency is part of what responsible, sustainable technology looks like in practice.

06/04/2026

If you decide to secure one account with a strong, unique password today, make it your email. Your inbox isn’t just messages, it’s often the starting point for everything else you use online.

If someone gets access, they may be able to:
- Reset passwords for banking, CRM, payroll, and other services
- Read conversations with staff, donors, and clients
- Access contacts, calendars, and sensitive documents

A strong, unique password helps keep everything behind your email safe and in the right hands.

06/03/2026

It might sound smart in theory.
But “easy password” works both ways.

06/02/2026

DuckDuckGo’s recent growth says something bigger than “search engine competition.”

Trust is becoming a competitive advantage in technology.

People are paying closer attention to how tools use their data, how AI is being introduced, and whether technology still feels helpful instead of overwhelming.

The companies that stand out will not just be the ones with the most AI features. They will be the ones people actually feel comfortable trusting.

Google overhauled Search at I/O 2026, replacing blue links with AI agents. The backlash has been swift. DuckDuckGo app installs spiked 30% as users seek a way out.

06/01/2026

Microsoft is making pricing changes to Microsoft 365 starting July 1, 2026, with existing organizations seeing the new pricing at their next renewal after that date.

Microsoft is also adding new features to several plans, including enhanced security capabilities, expanded mailbox storage, and additional management tools.

For many non-profits and mission-driven organizations, these kinds of changes are important to plan for ahead of renewal time, helping teams stay aligned with their budgeting and technology planning goals.

If you’re unsure how these updates may affect your organization, we’re always happy to walk it through with you.

05/28/2026

Your website is often the first place people interact with your organization, but it’s also one of the most overlooked when it comes to backups.

Many business owners assume their hosting provider is handling everything behind the scenes. Sometimes they are. Sometimes they’re not.

Keeping regular backups is a simple way to make sure your website content, updates, and hard work are protected and easy to restore if needed.