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Advantage Industries, Inc.

Name: Advantage Industries, Inc.
Address: 8965 Guilford Road, Suite 290, Columbia, MD, 21046, US
Telephone: +18664438238

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Advantage Industries, Inc.

A cyber security focused managed IT company with expertise in and much more. Serving over 150 companies in the Mid-Atlantic market since 1999.

"Nobody does: what we do, the way we do it, for the price we offer."

06/12/2026

🎉 Happy Friday! 🎉

As we wrap up another productive week, we want to take a moment to appreciate the people who make it all happen - our incredible team, valued clients, and trusted partners.

Every project completed, challenge solved, and milestone reached is a result of collaboration, dedication, and a shared commitment to excellence.

As you head into the weekend, take time to recharge, celebrate your wins (big and small), and enjoy time with the people who matter most.

✨ What was your biggest win this week? Share it in the comments - we'd love to celebrate with you!

06/11/2026

☀️ The longest day of the year is almost here.

So why does it still feel like there's never enough time?

For most business owners, the problem isn't a lack of hours—it's the constant interruptions, inefficiencies, and small technology issues that steal time
throughout the day.

If the longest day of the year doesn't feel long enough, the real issue might not be time at all.

Read this week's blog to find out why.

➡️www.getadvantage.com/the-longest-day-of-the-year-and-youre-still-out-of-time/

06/08/2026

…it’s your people.

Not because they’re careless, but because they’re human.

One click on the wrong link, one reused password, one quick download without thinking is all it takes.

Most security breaches don’t happen because of bad technology. They happen because employees aren’t trained or protected properly.

The good news? This is one of the easiest risks to fix. A few simple safeguards can make a big difference.

👉 Want us to take a look at your setup? Comment “SECURITY” below and we’ll reach out.

06/05/2026

AI is already being used in most organizations - whether leadership has approved it or not.

The question isn't whether to adopt AI. It's whether you'll do it with governance, visibility, and measurable business outcomes.

Join us for our upcoming webinar:

𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐳.𝐚𝐢: 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝟗𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬
📅 June 24, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM EST

In this session, we'll share a practical Crawl → Walk → Run framework that helps organizations:

✅ Establish AI governance and guardrails
✅ Reduce shadow AI and tool sprawl
✅ Identify high-impact productivity opportunities
✅ Build repeatable workflows that save time
✅ Measure ROI through real productivity gains

Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or looking to scale adoption across your organization, you'll leave with a clear roadmap for turning AI into measurable business results.

Register today and learn how to get hours back—without losing control.

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06/04/2026

Summer schedules are shifting, routines are changing, and cybercriminals know it.

When teams are balancing vacations, remote work, and distractions, it becomes easier for a seemingly harmless email or file request to slip through. The reality is that most cyberattacks today don't look suspicious - they look normal.

This blog explores why security can't rely on people being perfect and what organizations can do to reduce risk before a small mistake becomes a major issue.

🔗 Read more here: www.getadvantage.com/schools-out-cybercriminals-are-in/

06/03/2026

Small efficiency habits add up quickly - especially on busy days filled with meetings. Learning a few keyboard shortcuts in your meeting tool can remove friction from daily collaboration and help calls run more smoothly.

If you use Microsoft Teams, these three shortcuts are a great place to start:

➡️Ctrl + E – Jump straight to search to quickly find chats, files, or people
➡️Ctrl + Shift + M – Mute or unmute yourself instantly during a call
➡️Ctrl + Period – View all available keyboard shortcuts

If you use Google Meet, similar habits can help:

➡️Ctrl + D – Mute or unmute your microphone
➡️Ctrl + E – Turn your camera on or off
➡️Ctrl + / (slash) – View available keyboard shortcuts

Used consistently, shortcuts reduce distractions, missed cues, and those awkward “you’re still muted” moments. Over time, these small changes make meetings feel more controlled and collaboration noticeably smoother, no matter which platform you use.

05/28/2026

Property management firms don’t look like obvious ransomware victims.
They aren’t hospitals or banks.

But attackers see something different:
✔ High‑value financial data
✔ Systems that can’t afford downtime
✔ Multiple connected tools and vendors
✔ Time‑sensitive operations

Most ransomware attacks don’t start with sophisticated hacking. They start with a phishing email, a reused password, or an unprotected inbox.

In our latest blog, we explain:
✔ Why property managers are targeted more often than they think
✔️ How ransomware actually gets in
✔️ What practical protections reduce risk without slowing staff down

This isn’t about locking everything down - it’s about protecting operations so rent, maintenance, and communication keep moving.

👉 Read the full blog here: www.getadvantage.com/while-youre-out-of-office-theyre-just-getting-started/

05/27/2026

Last Thursday, we took a break from tickets, projects, and meetings to enjoy a company lunch together.

Moments like these remind us that a great workplace is built on more than technology — it’s built on teamwork, relationships, and taking time to connect outside of the daily grind.

We’re grateful for an amazing team that works hard, supports each other, and still knows how to enjoy a good meal together. 👏

Thanks to everyone who joined us! Looking forward to the next one already.

05/22/2026

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we’re taking a moment to reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

From all of us at Advantage Industries, we remember and honor all they gave.

Wishing our clients, partners, and team a safe and meaningful holiday.

05/21/2026

AI didn’t fail. Oversight did.

The proposal looked perfect.

Polished. Confident. Backed by statistics.

Until the client called - and none of the data was real.

In this issue of our newsletter, we look at:

• Why AI hallucinations are more common than teams realize
• How unsupervised AI quietly becomes shadow IT
• What practical AI governance actually looks like - without slowing work down

AI doesn’t fix broken processes. It accelerates them.

👉 Read the full newsletter here - www.getadvantage.com/your-ai-intern-just-started-whos-supervising-it/

The companies that struggle with AI won’t be the ones who adopted it.

They’ll be the ones who never defined how it should be used.

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8965 Guilford Road, Suite 290
Columbia, MD
21046

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Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+18664438238

Website

http://www.getadvantage.com/

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