General Informatics

06/18/2026

One of the biggest technology risks facing financial institutions isn't always the newest threat.

Sometimes it's the technology that's been running quietly in the background for years.

Legacy infrastructure rarely fails all at once. Instead, risk accumulates gradually - until security initiatives become harder to implement, compliance requirements become more difficult to meet, and modernization efforts slow to a crawl.

Our latest article explores why financial institutions are taking a closer look at the hidden costs of legacy infrastructure.

Read the full article 👉

Aging infrastructure can create hidden risks for financial institutions. Learn how legacy systems impact security, compliance, and growth.

06/17/2026

One of the biggest mistakes businesses make when it comes to cybersecurity is assuming there's a single "right" answer.

Every business has different priorities, challenges, and levels of risk.

That's why the goal isn't to build the most complex security program possible.

The goal is to build the right one.

The organizations that get the most value from their security investments start with risk, compliance requirements, business goals, and operational realities - not products.

06/11/2026

The average cost of downtime continues to climb.

While the impact looks different for every organization, the consequences are often the same: lost productivity, interrupted operations, frustrated customers, and unexpected costs.

That's why resilience matters.

Strong infrastructure, reliable backups, disaster recovery planning, and proactive monitoring aren't just IT initiatives - they're business priorities.

Because when systems go down, every minute counts.

06/10/2026

At General Informatics, it’s our mission to inspire others to solve business challenges through the best use of technology. But we can't do it alone.

We're launching our Channel Partner Program to find trusted advisors who share that mission.

If you're already working with business owners, you see the gaps your clients face
• Cybersecurity vulnerabilities
• Systems that cant keep up
• Teams frustrated by their tools
• Reactive IT, no clear strategy
• Growth stalled by the wrong tech

We've built a full-stack solution to solve those problems:
✅ Managed IT
✅ Cybersecurity
✅ Cloud
✅ AI
✅ Strategic Advisory

When businesses in your network need that support, make the introduction. We’ll take great care of them, and you get rewarded for the value you've already created by earning their trust.

Ready to help your clients win — and grow with us?

Connect with Edward MacMillan, our new VP of Channel & Partnerships. He’s building a community of advisors who believe technology should work for businesses—not against them.

Let's solve more challenges together 👉 https://geninf.com/partners/

06/09/2026

When EnviroVac needed an infrastructure environment that could support its future growth, General Informatics delivered a seamless cloud migration that strengthened security, improved scalability, and positioned the organization for what's next.

More than a successful migration, the project established a stronger technology foundation designed to support future expansion, increase operational resilience, and give the organization greater flexibility as its needs evolve.

Check out our latest success story to see how the project came together and what it means for EnviroVac moving forward 👉 https://geninf.com/success-story/seamless-cloud-migration-growth/

EnviroVac partners with General Informatics to transition from a third-party cloud provider to GI Cloud with minimal downtime, enhanced security, and long-term scalability.

06/03/2026

Today's threats don't just move faster. They adapt.

Attackers can use AI to test defenses, change tactics, and look for new paths around security controls in real time. That's why cyber resilience has become just as important as cybersecurity itself.

It's no longer enough to build a wall and hope it holds. Organizations need the ability to detect, respond, and adapt as quickly as the threats they're facing.

Because when threats evolve by the minute, resilience becomes a competitive advantage.

05/27/2026

One of the biggest challenges during a cybersecurity event isn’t always the attack itself. It’s the confusion that follows.

Unclear ownership. Delayed communication. Teams trying to make critical decisions under pressure.

That’s why mature cybersecurity strategies aren’t built solely around prevention. They’re built around response, continuity, and recovery too.

Because how an organization handles the first few hours of an incident can shape everything that follows.

05/26/2026

One thing that often gets overlooked in cybersecurity is that attackers don’t need to break through the front door if someone unknowingly opens it for them.

All it takes is one click on a seemingly normal-looking email.

And for municipalities, the stakes are especially high. Local governments manage critical infrastructure, emergency services, utilities, sensitive citizen data, and public trust… often with limited resources and aging systems. Attackers know that.

The focus can’t just be on prevention anymore. It has to be on response and resilience when something inevitably gets through.

Here’s what leaders should be prioritizing moving forward 👉

Malicious campaigns are putting public services and critical data at risk. Uncover the vulnerabilities cybercriminals exploit and tactics to stay protected.

05/20/2026

Next week, we’re headed to Orange Beach for the Alabama City County Management Association Summer Conference!

ACCMA brings together leaders who are focused on strengthening the communities they serve - and we’re excited to be part of those conversations again this year. From cybersecurity and infrastructure to long-term IT strategy, we’re looking forward to connecting with city and county leaders across Alabama and sharing how technology can help support smarter, more resilient operations.

If you’ll be attending, let us know in the comments and make sure to stop by BOOTH #16!

📍 Orange Beach, Alabama
📅 May 27-29, 2026
🌐 https://geninf.com/events/alabama-city-county-management-association-summer-conference-2026/

05/18/2026

Cybersecurity conversations usually focus on the defenses organizations have in place.

But security gaps rarely exist in isolation.

One overlooked permission.
One exposed system.
One trusted user account.

That’s what makes pe*******on testing so valuable. It forces organizations to see their environment from the perspective that matters most: someone actively trying to exploit it.

Discover why pen testing is becoming a critical part of understanding real-world cyber risk 👉 https://itstrategy.tech/the-role-of-pen-testing/

Pen testing takes the mindset of a hacker & simulates cyberattacks, first identifying then resolving network vulnerabilities before real exploitation can occur.