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AI Data Privacy and How Copilot Evolved in 2025

 Topics: Data Privacy while using AI Services How to use AI responsibly How Copilot has improved As the pace of artificial intelligence accelerates, no one knows what AI data privacy will look like in five years, let alone beyond that. In 2025, this landscape...

Local Portland Cyberattacks: Why Your Business Needs Cybersecurity

In this month of spooky nights and ghost tales, there is something that is even scarier to business owners: Portland cyberattacks. Unlike the message that a vengeful ghost will write on your bathroom mirror, a cyberattack can have long-lasting repercussions for the...

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...

The Importance of Secure Data Backup

Data backups are an essential part of keeping business information safe and secure from threat actors. When so much of our business lives revolve around data and personal information, data protection is more important than ever. Whether it’s personal files, business...

IT Glossary: Common Tech Terms Explained for Business Owners

Bookmark this page! This glossary is regularly updated with new tech terms. Last updated: January 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...
MSP Security: Does Your MSP Protect You and Themselves?

MSP Security: Does Your MSP Protect You and Themselves?

To effectively monitor and manage their client’s systems MSPs (Managed service providers) often establish remote connections to all their client’s networks. Unfortunately, those multiple connections make MSPs a prime target for ransomware and hacking.

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Our 4 Steps to Save On IT Costs

Our 4 Steps to Save On IT Costs

If your business relies on technology tools, it is important to have a plan for what to do if they fail. At Spire Tech, we can work with you to develop and implement Disaster Recovery Plans to ensure that when catastrophe happens, you are prepared.

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How To Layer Your Cybersecurity Approach With Employee Training

How To Layer Your Cybersecurity Approach With Employee Training

Cybersecurity is not something you want to slack on. Too many companies think that installing a suite of antivirus and anti-malware software is enough to protect them from malicious attackers, but in the world of phishing scams and social engineering attacks, that just isn’t enough.

read more
Disaster Recovery Planning Can Save Your Business

Disaster Recovery Planning Can Save Your Business

If your business relies on technology tools, it is important to have a plan for what to do if they fail. At Spire Tech, we can work with you to develop and implement Disaster Recovery Plans to ensure that when catastrophe happens, you are prepared.

read more
Client Success Story: Microsoft 365

Client Success Story: Microsoft 365

Our Client, a local Non-Profit here in Portland, Oregon, wanted to consolidate their IT infrastructure and move to a fully remote work model. Though they already had Microsoft 365, they knew they were underutilizing it and paying for multiple redundant services.

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AI Data Privacy and How Copilot Evolved in 2025

 Topics: Data Privacy while using AI Services How to use AI responsibly How Copilot has...

Local Portland Cyberattacks: Why Your Business Needs Cybersecurity

In this month of spooky nights and ghost tales, there is something that is even scarier to...

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...

The Importance of Secure Data Backup

Data backups are an essential part of keeping business information safe and secure from threat...

IT Glossary: Common Tech Terms Explained for Business Owners

Bookmark this page! This glossary is regularly updated with new tech terms. Last updated: January...
MSP Security: Does Your MSP Protect You and Themselves?

MSP Security: Does Your MSP Protect You and Themselves?

To effectively monitor and manage their client’s systems MSPs (Managed service providers) often establish remote connections to all their client’s networks. Unfortunately, those multiple connections make MSPs a prime target for ransomware and hacking.

read more
Our 4 Steps to Save On IT Costs

Our 4 Steps to Save On IT Costs

If your business relies on technology tools, it is important to have a plan for what to do if they fail. At Spire Tech, we can work with you to develop and implement Disaster Recovery Plans to ensure that when catastrophe happens, you are prepared.

read more
How To Layer Your Cybersecurity Approach With Employee Training

How To Layer Your Cybersecurity Approach With Employee Training

Cybersecurity is not something you want to slack on. Too many companies think that installing a suite of antivirus and anti-malware software is enough to protect them from malicious attackers, but in the world of phishing scams and social engineering attacks, that just isn’t enough.

read more
Disaster Recovery Planning Can Save Your Business

Disaster Recovery Planning Can Save Your Business

If your business relies on technology tools, it is important to have a plan for what to do if they fail. At Spire Tech, we can work with you to develop and implement Disaster Recovery Plans to ensure that when catastrophe happens, you are prepared.

read more
Client Success Story: Microsoft 365

Client Success Story: Microsoft 365

Our Client, a local Non-Profit here in Portland, Oregon, wanted to consolidate their IT infrastructure and move to a fully remote work model. Though they already had Microsoft 365, they knew they were underutilizing it and paying for multiple redundant services.

read more
SpireTech logo. Best Portland IT support for 30 years.

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SpireTech logo. Best Portland IT support for 30 years.

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