The Brass Effect, Inc.

01/05/2026

I was looking at the bottom of my shoe recently and realized something.
As we step into 2026, we’re all focused on our stride. But we rarely stop to check our soles.

The ground is the ultimate equalizer. It doesn’t matter what you’re wearing to start this year. It doesn't matter your title or your pedigree. At some point, we are all walking on the same common ground. The earth is indifferent to our status; it offers the same grit, mud, and debris to every traveler.

We often believe we're just moving through our environments. We're not. We're colliding with them. Every step is an exchange. We carry the “residue” of our walk—the stress, the cynicism, the noise—and we track it into our most important spaces.

Real maturity isn't just about how you stride; it’s about the awareness of your threshold. Many cultures remove their shoes at the door for a reason. They recognize that the gear required to survive the street is a pollutant in the sanctuary.

They understand that some spaces are too important to be contaminated by where you’ve been.

The Bottom Line—
We are all walking the same ground and carrying the same world. The difference between a year of chaos and a year of peace isn't the power of our stride, but whether we have the wisdom to check our soles—and the discipline to leave the street at the door.

Before you enter the next room today, ask yourself: What are you tracking into 2026?

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12/24/2025

Texas HUB has officially changed.

The State of Texas has replaced the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program with VetHUB — Veteran Heroes United in Business.

VetHUB is now the state-recognized certification for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.

For everyone else, this marks a clear shift in public-sector procurement:
• HUB certifications based on race or gender are no longer applicable at the state level
• VetHUB is the only certification carrying formal recognition
• Contractors must now differentiate through performance, compliance, experience, and delivery

The rules have changed. Understanding the landscape is critical for anyone working with state agencies, school districts, higher education, or public-sector projects.

Staying informed is the first step to staying competitive.

12/24/2025

A lot of us feel it: something isn’t adding up.
This book connects the dots between history and what we’re living right now.
Unseen Forces 🔑
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12/05/2025

Texas VetHUB Update – Where TBE Fits

The State of Texas has restructured the HUB program to focus on service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses under the new VetHUB rules.

The Brass Effect, Inc. (TBE) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Texas-certified HUB and CMBL vendor based in Frisco, TX. We specialize in:
• Division 27 structured data & fiber cabling
• Division 28 security & surveillance (video + access control)
• Classroom & boardroom A/V integration

TBE is available through TIPS ( #250106 & #25010401) and E-Rate (SPIN/498 ID 143051161)—giving schools and public agencies a simple, compliant path to upgrade infrastructure with clean, code-compliant installs.

If your city, ISD, or college needs a VetHUB-eligible partner for cabling, security, or A/V, we’re ready to help.

04/04/2025

🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉
We’re proud to announce that The Brass Effect, Inc. has been named one of the Top 3 IT Services companies in Frisco by ThreeBestRated®! 🏆

From structured cabling to cybersecurity, video surveillance, access control, and AI-powered business solutions — we're committed to simplifying technology so our clients can grow with clarity, confidence, and results.

This recognition is a reflection of our incredible team, our amazing clients, and our ongoing mission to make IT, Security, Infrastructure, and A/V .

✅ IT Support & Microsoft 365
✅ Physical Security (Cameras & Access Control)
✅ Structured Cabling & Division 27/28
✅ AI Business Solutions (Microsoft Copilot & more)
✅ Commercial A/V Installations

📍 Serving North Texas and beyond with integrity and innovation.

Thank you for trusting us to help build connected, secure, and smart organizations.
Let’s keep growing — together. 🙌

🔗 Learn more: https://thebrasseffect.com

Expert recommended Top 3 IT Services in Frisco, TX. How do we actually find? ThreeBestRated.com 50-Point Inspection includes everything from checking reputation, history, complaints, reviews, ratings, satisfaction, trust and price to the general excellence.

04/01/2025

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Mimi Teklay trusted us with her office’s camera system — and our team delivered with professionalism, care, and minimal disruption.

We take pride in making tech simple, clean, and reliable.

Thank you, Mimi! 🙏

🛡️ Camera Systems | Clean Install | Commercial-Grade
📍 Serving North Texas

03/29/2025

Some weekends are for rest—others are for rising to the occasion.

One of our clients had a critical need: a full network cabling and workstation setup had to be completed by Monday morning. No delays. No excuses.

Our team at The Brass Effect jumped in, stayed focused, and got it done—from structured cabling and rack clean-up to workstation drops and vertical pole installs for new cubicle areas. The photos say it all: clean work, organized cable runs, and a client ready to operate at full speed Monday morning.

When reliability matters and downtime isn't an option, we show up and deliver.

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03/25/2025

🚨 IT BEGINS...

We’re excited to share that our founder, Antonio Stroman, has officially started the Chief AI Officer Program at the University of Miami!

Why does this matter?

Because AI isn’t the future — it’s the right now. And over the next 8 months, we’re investing in advanced training to make sure our clients continue getting the best in smart, simple, and effective tech solutions.

Here’s what this means for YOU:

✅ Smarter workflows
✅ Better business insights
✅ Less wasted time
✅ Tools that actually move your business forward

This program is led by top professors from the University of Miami’s Herbert Business School — and we’re committed to turning this investment into real results for every business we serve.

At The Brass Effect, we call this Enhanced Technology — where advanced tools like AI meet real-world business outcomes.

IT should be as .
Let’s grow.

03/21/2025

🔧 When Your Security Camera Needs a Security Check! 🔧

A client called us in to troubleshoot a security camera issue, and what we found was a case of extreme environmental exposure! 🧐

📸 Before & After the Diagnosis:
This dome camera was suffering from severe mineral buildup, moisture intrusion, and potential lens damage, affecting its clarity and performance. Over time, exposure to certain environments can lead to degradation of image quality, making it harder to capture crucial details.

✅ Our Solution:
We inspected the camera, identified the issue, and recommended the best course of action to restore clear surveillance and ensure long-term reliability.

🛠 Pro Tip: Regular maintenance and environmental sealing can prevent costly replacements. If your security system isn’t giving you the clarity you need, give us a call! We’ll make sure your cameras are working at their best.

03/18/2025

📢 Tech Troubleshooting in Action! 🔧💡
You ever had a system problem that made no sense at all? That’s exactly what happened with our AxTraxNG setup after Daylight Saving Time (DST) kicked in. One minute, everything was running smooth—then boom, network connection lost. 🤯

✅ What went wrong?
The client on the server couldn’t connect to the panel, and ports that should’ve been open weren’t responding. I ran through all the usual checks—network diagnostics, firewall rules, verifying services, testing connections—but nothing worked.

(And you already know, I was NOT about to let this slide. 😤)