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11/12/2026

Microsoft 365 Service Disruption — November 12, 2026

Microsoft is currently investigating a service disruption affecting Microsoft 365, including Outlook and Exchange Online.

Some users may be unable to access email or experience problems connecting to Microsoft 365 services.

This is a Microsoft service issue, not a problem specific to your business.

We are monitoring the situation and will share updates as more information becomes available.

11/12/2026

“When it rains, it pours” can feel especially true when several technology expenses show up at once.

A few computers need replacing. Software renewals are coming due. An aging server needs attention. The good news? Many of these expenses can be anticipated.

Knowing what's coming gives you time to budget, compare options and decide what deserves attention first. A replacement planned six months ahead is a lot easier to manage than one needed tomorrow.

Not sure what's coming in your 2027 technology budget?

Call Literati IT at 304-296-8026. We'll help you take a practical look at what may be ahead.

11/10/2026

Our Discovery Series has started at The Innovation Center in Fairmont. People came to learn more about how they can become more productive with Microsoft 365 and CoPilot.

11/10/2026

A long technology wish list can make everything look equally important.

Aging computers. Software renewals. Security improvements. That one system your employees wish worked a little better.

There may be a good reason for every item on the list, but that doesn't mean everything needs to happen at once.

So how do you decide what comes first?

Our latest blog shares three questions that can help you prioritize your 2027 technology spending—and recognize what can reasonably wait.

Read: What Should Come First in Your 2027 Technology Budget? literatiit.com/2026/10/22/what-should-come-first-in-your-2027-technology-budget

11/05/2026

We all have that one alarm we'd rather hit snooze on.

Businesses sometimes do the same thing with technology.

The slow computer. The recurring problem that needs another restart. The workaround that's somehow become part of someone's daily routine.
The work still gets done, but those little interruptions add up.

What technology frustration has your team gotten a little too used to?

Sometimes the first step toward fixing a problem is recognizing how long you've been living with it.

11/04/2026

We are coming to Fairmont at the Innovation on Tuesday (10 November). Come learn more about MS365, CoPilot and how AI can improve productivity.

11/03/2026

You put together your technology budget, and everything looks accounted for.

Then a few months go by. A computer needs replacing, a software renewal costs more than expected, or new employees need equipment and licenses.

Those expenses may feel like surprises, but many can be anticipated with a little planning. Our latest blog looks at four areas worth reviewing before finalizing your 2027 technology budget.

Read: Stop Letting Technology Expenses Surprise You literatiit.com/2026/10/22/Stop_Letting_Technology_Expenses_Surprise_You

Because fewer surprises usually mean better decisions.

10/29/2026

“It still works.”

Sometimes those are famous last words. Every office seems to have something that's been around a little longer than anyone expected.

- The computer that takes forever to start.
- The printer with its own special set of instructions.
- The server nobody wants to touch because “it's working fine.”

And sometimes keeping older technology makes perfect sense. The question isn't simply how old is it? It's whether it's still reliable, secure and doing what your business needs it to do.

Because there's a big difference between “it still works” and “we can still count on it.”

What's the oldest piece of technology still hanging around your office?

10/27/2026

This October, some of the hardest things to spot aren’t wearing Halloween costumes.
AI can now help create convincing emails, imitate voices and even generate realistic-looking video.

So expecting employees to simply “spot the fake” is becoming less realistic. A better approach? Give them a process that works even when something looks or sounds real.

If a request involves money, sensitive information or an account change, verify it another way.

And there’s another side of the conversation: employees are already using AI at work.
They need clear guidance about what company information is—and isn’t—appropriate to share with those tools.

Our latest blog looks at both sides of AI and cybersecurity, and why good rules beat good guessing.

Read it here: literatiit.com/2026/10/06/ai-is-making-scams-harder-to-spot-your-process-matters-more-than-ever

Does your team know what to verify—and what information should never go into an AI tool?

October brings plenty of things that aren't quite what they appear to be. That person walking down the street may look like a vampire, zombie or superhero, but you know there'