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Custom Technologies, Inc.

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is a Managed Services Provider based in Atlanta, GA. Services include Professional Managed IT Support, Cloud Computing and Business Consulting. Our world-class customer service and unique partnership approach are a step above the rest, with proactive, personalized computer & network solutions that minimize downtime and maximize productivity. is ready to manage your network so you can manage your business.

08/31/2026

MFA is important, but your team still needs to know what they’re approving.

Microsoft has warned about attackers abusing the password reset process for Microsoft accounts.

The scam can start with a real authentication prompt while someone on the phone pretends to be IT support.

They may say they’re helping fix an account issue and ask the employee to approve the request.

But if the employee approves it, attackers may be able to reset the password, take over the account, and access company data.

For CPA firms in Metro Atlanta, that could put client files, tax documents, payroll data, OneDrive folders, email, and Microsoft 365 accounts at risk.

Remind your team:

✅ Don’t approve unexpected authentication requests
✅ Never reset passwords based only on a phone call
✅ Verify IT support requests through a known contact method
✅ Report suspicious prompts immediately
✅ Use clear internal processes for account changes

Cybersecurity is not just about tools. It’s also about making sure your team knows when to pause and verify.

Custom Technologies, Inc helps CPA firms in Acworth and surrounding Metro Atlanta areas secure Microsoft 365, protect client data, and reduce cybersecurity risk.

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08/28/2026

Downtime does not stay an “IT issue” for long.

When systems go offline, your team may lose access to email, tax documents, client files, payroll data, cloud applications, or Microsoft 365.

For CPA firms in Metro Atlanta, even a short outage can disrupt client service, slow deadlines, and create unnecessary stress during already busy seasons.

Recent research shows the cost of unplanned downtime is rising fast, and some businesses struggle to identify whether a disruption is just a technical issue or part of a security incident.

That’s why business continuity matters.

Your firm should know:

✅ Which systems are most critical
✅ Who to contact first
✅ How the team communicates if email is down
✅ How backups are restored
✅ What steps happen first during an outage

The middle of an outage is not the time to figure out the plan.

Custom Technologies, Inc helps CPA firms in Acworth and surrounding Metro Atlanta areas improve cybersecurity, backups, recovery planning, and IT performance.

Let us manage your network so you can manage your business.

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08/26/2026

AI is no longer just an experiment.

Some companies are now planning for AI availability the same way they plan for internet, cloud, or software uptime.

OpenAI recently introduced options that allow larger organizations to reserve or guarantee access to AI computing power, helping keep critical AI workflows running during high-demand periods.

For CPA firms in Metro Atlanta, this is a sign of where business technology is headed.

AI is quickly becoming part of everyday work, including:

✅ Client reporting
✅ Tax research
✅ Document summaries
✅ Financial analysis
✅ Meeting notes
✅ Workflow automation
✅ Microsoft 365 productivity

But as firms depend more on AI, they also need to ask bigger questions:

What happens if the tool is unavailable?
Is client data protected?
Who controls access?
Is the firm using approved AI tools securely?

AI can improve productivity, but it should be part of a secure technology strategy, not a side experiment.

Custom Technologies, Inc helps CPA firms in Acworth and surrounding Metro Atlanta areas improve cybersecurity, cloud reliability, and IT performance.

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08/24/2026

Most businesses are no longer asking whether employees are using AI.

They already are.

The bigger question is whether your firm can see how AI is being used, what information is being shared, and whether your security controls have kept up.

For CPA firms in Metro Atlanta, this matters.

Your team may be working across Microsoft 365, cloud storage, email, tax documents, payroll files, client portals, spreadsheets, and AI tools.

If employees are pasting client information, financial records, meeting notes, or internal documents into AI platforms without clear guidance, your firm may have limited visibility into where that data goes.

AI can improve productivity, but it also needs the right controls around:

✅ What tools are approved
✅ What data can be shared
✅ Who has access
✅ How cloud systems are monitored
✅ How policies are reviewed as AI changes

Avoiding AI completely usually is not realistic. The better approach is secure adoption with clear rules, visibility, and practical safeguards.

Custom Technologies, Inc helps CPA firms in Acworth and surrounding Metro Atlanta areas improve cybersecurity, protect client data, and manage technology risk.

Let us manage your network so you can manage your business.

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08/21/2026

AI is helping businesses move faster, but cybercriminals are using it too.

New research shows criminals are using AI-generated voices, fake videos, and generated documents to impersonate real people and commit fraud.

For CPA firms in Metro Atlanta, this is a serious concern.

Your firm may handle client tax records, financial documents, payroll information, payment requests, account changes, and sensitive business data.

If someone calls or sends a video message sounding like a client, vendor, or business owner, would your team know how to verify it?

AI is making it harder to trust what we see and hear.

That’s why CPA firms need strong verification processes for:

✅ Payment requests
✅ Bank account changes
✅ Client document uploads
✅ Password or account access requests
✅ Urgent approvals

The safest approach is to rely less on recognition and more on clear internal procedures that can’t be easily faked.

Custom Technologies, Inc helps CPA firms in Acworth and surrounding Metro Atlanta areas strengthen cybersecurity, protect client data, and reduce fraud risk.

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08/19/2026

AI at work can feel awkward when your team has to stop, open a separate tool, and figure out what to ask.

Microsoft is redesigning Microsoft 365 Copilot to feel more natural inside the apps people already use every day, like Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.

For manufacturing companies in Metro Atlanta, that could make AI more useful for everyday office and operations work.

Think about the time your team spends on:
✅ Production meeting notes
✅ Inventory spreadsheets
✅ Vendor emails
✅ Operations reports
✅ Training documents
✅ Leadership presentations
✅ Customer and supplier communication

When AI is built into the workflow, it can help reduce repetitive admin work and make information easier to organize.

But manufacturers also need to think about security, permissions, and how company data is being used inside AI tools.

Custom Technologies, Inc helps manufacturing companies in Acworth and surrounding Metro Atlanta areas improve cybersecurity, productivity, and IT performance.

Let us manage your network so you can manage your business.

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08/17/2026

Ransomware is not just about locked files anymore.

It has become a business-like operation built around pressure, negotiation, and disruption.

Recent research found that ransomware groups often use tactics like quick-payment discounts, threats to leak stolen data, and even fake “security audit” offers to pressure victims into paying.

For manufacturing companies in Metro Atlanta, the impact can be serious.

If systems go offline, your team may lose access to production files, shipping documents, inventory systems, vendor communications, payroll data, or Microsoft 365 accounts.

That kind of downtime can slow the entire business.

Strong backups matter, but they are only part of the plan.

Manufacturers also need a clear response process:

✅ Who leads the response?
✅ Who contacts IT?
✅ How does communication continue if email is down?
✅ How quickly can backups be restored?
✅ What systems come back online first?

A ransomware attack is not the time to figure this out.

Custom Technologies, Inc helps manufacturing companies in Acworth and surrounding Metro Atlanta areas improve cybersecurity, backups, recovery planning, and IT performance.

Let us manage your network so you can manage your business.

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08/14/2026

Not every malicious app looks suspicious.

Some look like normal tools your team might install without thinking twice.

Researchers recently uncovered a large Android ad fraud operation involving apps that looked like everyday utilities, including PDF readers and similar tools.

The apps appeared to work normally, but later pushed fake update prompts that downloaded hidden ad fraud software.

For manufacturing companies in Metro Atlanta, this is a real reminder that company phones, tablets, scanners, and warehouse devices need to be managed carefully.

One risky app could slow devices down, create security concerns, or put business data at risk.

Your team should be cautious with:

✅ Apps installed on company devices
✅ Fake update prompts
✅ Downloads outside official app stores
✅ Apps asking for unnecessary permissions
✅ Personal apps used on work devices

App stores are helpful, but they are not perfect filters. Businesses still need policies, monitoring, and device security controls.

Custom Technologies, Inc helps manufacturing companies in Acworth and surrounding Metro Atlanta areas protect devices, improve cybersecurity, and reduce technology risk.

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08/13/2026

AI tools like Microsoft Copilot can help CPA firms move faster.

They can draft emails, summarize documents, organize information, and help teams respond more efficiently.

But polished AI output still needs human review.

When your team is tired, rushing, or trying to finish work before the weekend, it becomes easier to trust AI-generated content without checking the tone, accuracy, or context closely enough.

For CPA firms, that matters.

Client communication, financial records, tax documents, payroll details, and confidential information all require careful handling.

In our latest blog, we explain why CPA firms should create clear AI usage guidelines and how managed IT services can help protect client data, improve oversight, and reduce technology risk.

Read the blog here: https://www.custech.net/2026/08/13/ai-use-guidelines-cpa-firms/

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08/12/2026

AI at work is becoming more practical for everyday business operations.

Instead of using AI like a general search engine, tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot and NotebookLM are helping teams work with their own business information.

That could include:
✅ Meeting notes
✅ Emails
✅ Production reports
✅ Inventory spreadsheets
✅ Vendor documents
✅ Teams chats
✅ Operations updates

For manufacturing companies in Metro Atlanta, this could make a big difference.

Imagine your team being able to summarize a production meeting, pull action items from emails, organize vendor updates, or turn notes into a report without spending extra time digging through files.

That’s where AI can become useful.

Not by replacing your people, but by reducing the admin work, information overload, and repetitive tasks that slow teams down.

But there’s also a security side.

If AI tools are working with company data, manufacturers need clear permissions, secure systems, and proper controls around what information can be accessed and shared.

Custom Technologies, Inc helps manufacturing companies in Acworth and surrounding Metro Atlanta areas improve cybersecurity, productivity, and IT performance.

Let us manage your network so you can manage your business.

Schedule a free assessment today - https://bit.ly/3IpHjBk

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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