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AI Tools for Portland Businesses: Security, Automation & ROI in 2026
Artificial intelligence has moved from buzzword to business necessity. Businesses across Portland are using AI automation to save time, reduce costs, and complete tasks more effectively. The question isn't whether to adopt AI, but how to do it...
End-of-Year IT Planning Checklist for Small Businesses (2025)
Every business owner can use an end-of-year IT planning checklist. The end of Q4 can catch many of us unawares. Sure, we knew it was coming, but it’s now? Let’s make it easier. The end of the year provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on the year done and to...
IT Glossary: Common Tech Terms Explained for Business Owners
Bookmark this page! This glossary is regularly updated with new tech terms. Last updated: April 2026 Technology is always changing and evolving quickly. It can be difficult to keep up with everything a user needs to know. This handy guide is meant to be a quick...
Common Tech Problems and How to Fix Them
SpireTech is always here to help – but if you want to save time and skip a ticket, we have compiled some common tech problems and issues we’ve noticed among our clients. Don’t worry, we’re still here for you. The issues below are simple to resolve. We want you to have...
Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2 Unveils New Features
Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2 Unveils New Features We at SpireTech want to share the exciting developments happening with Copilot right now. It began as an already impressive program, and the new additions make it even more attractive for work. If your company is...
How to Submit a Ticket to SpireTech’s VIPSupport Help Desk
Businesses will encounter tech issues that affect performance or halt work all together. Hardware malfunctions, software glitches, network outages, security breaches, or even human error (it happens to all of us sometimes!) need quick resolution. Our clients with...
How to Upgrade Your Work From Home Office in 2024
Working from home has become a common reality for many people in the past few years, and it comes with its own benefits and challenges. Whether you are a seasoned remote worker or a newbie who is still adjusting, having the right accessories can make your home office...
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Your Personal Assistant for Productivity
Used with permission from Microsoft Have you been overwhelmed by the amount of information and tasks you need to manage daily? Microsoft 365 Copilot could be a solution for you and your team. Copilot is a powerful tool that can help you stay on top of your work and...
What You Need to Know About the Emerging Tech Trends for 2024
Made with AI Generative AI Generative AI is something that we are all familiar with after 2023, even if we don’t know it by name. It took the world by storm with sudden speed after OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT, Microsoft announced Copilot powered by ChatGPT, and...