TekEfficient

10/28/2025

14,000 corporate Amazon workers were laid off today - mostly from sales, marketing and operations - bringing the total to 236,000+ from big tech over the past 12 months. For those looking for next steps, our team is ready to help. offers a solution that enables you to use your existing tech sales/marketing/ops skills and network to help bridge the gap or provide a permanent, new career path advising companies on how to get the most from their IT spend.

Contact our team here: https://zurl.co/c7QNJ

10/22/2025

For companies in growth mode or modernizing legacy operations, slow supply chains are more than just inconvenient, they present a serious threat to survival. More than ever, procurement has become a differentiator.

Our tech procurement services help speed things up while ensuring you get the most from your IT spend. With hundreds of vetted suppliers and deep experience negotiating tech contracts, partnering with TekEfficient means maximum ROI - in the short and long term.

Check out the article - linked in the comments below - that shows how serious this is. The content identifies 10 slow supply chain challenges facing senior living operators, but it can be applied to most industries.

If you are ready to turn procurement into your competitive advantage, schedule a TekEfficient discovery call today to learn more.

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10/20/2025

The team at released a strong infographic today documenting changes to / from 2025 into 2026. Link to the preview download in the comments. Some key findings...

🚀 now occupies the top two slots with and at 91% and 88% YoY increases respectively.

🔐 / has made its way up to #3 with 84% planning an increase in funding here. 26% change.

🔗 Integration / platforms increased 17% to 65% increasing funding, good enough for #7.

With budgeting pressure increasing, the enterprise is still prioritizing IT modernization and security as we move into next year.

10/07/2025

At , our advisors support a wide range of industries including . Executives in this space are facing a unique combination of challenges and opportunities with unprecedented occupancy nearing 90% across 31 markets. Check out our latest report - https://zurl.co/sT61P - that reviews the top 10 challenges facing SL executive leadership in Q4 2025 and moving into 2026.

TekEfficient advisors can help make your senior living organization upgrade legacy operations, differentiate with innovative tech experiences, reduce OPEX with tech expense management, and procure complex products and services.

08/20/2025

💡 TekTip: run IT expense audits every 12–18 months. Why?

As we enter 2026 budget and planning season, this is the perfect time to look at IT spend, uncover savings and apply it to new initiatives.

Don't have time for audits? Let do it for you and report back. The service is complimentary, efficient and we save clients 30-50% or more off their monthly spend.

Here’s why regular audits are important.

• Auto-renewals on software can happen without your knowledge

• Vendors often include hidden fees and auto-escalators, increasing monthly spend

• Free trials on new AI tools may be converting to paid subscriptions across the org

• Old contracts may need to be re-negotiated

• New solutions may cut costs by 30–50% compared to existing tools

• Unused licenses may exist due to employee turnover

👉 Ready to uncover hidden savings? Use the link in the comments to schedule a call with our team!

08/05/2025

MSP partners: is a real trend right now - concerns over where your company is with AI and feeling rushed/forced into deployments. Is this you? Check out this video - https://zurl.co/98Zbm - from the event with CEO Day and Charter Technologies CEO Melby (hosted by: Fairfield).

3 key takeaways:
- The positive potential of AI is real, but most orgs are still at the vision and testing stage. Tech always outpaces adoption. Adoption takes time and can be the bottleneck.

- Racing to monetize AI just to monetize AI puts customer trust/the relationship at risk. Research and understand the value that AI could deliver for your customers. Deliver a solution with real impact.

- Use customer AI curiosity to enable strategic conversations and provide sound consultation.

Want to partner with someone around ? Contact 's strategic tech advisors to learn more about practical AND impactful ways to go AI.
https://zurl.co/5BxRI

Scalepad CEO Chris Day and New Charter Technology CEO Peter Melby discuss the do's and don'ts of AI and how to harness the power of agentic AI.

07/31/2025

ICYMI - put out their and it confirms what we are all experiencing: increased threats across the digital world. And, with , the velocity of attacks will continue to grow The link to the report is in the comments. Some findings of note...

- 150% increase in China-nexus activity across all sectors

- 442% growth in vishing operations between the first and second half of 2024

- 51 seconds was the fastest recorded eCrime breakout time

- 79% of detections were malware-free

- 26 newly named adversaries in 2024

- 52% of vulnerabilities observed by CrowdStrike in 2024 were related to initial access

If you are too swamped implementing new AI tech or other IT initiatives, let help assess your current vulnerability levels and recommend solutions for today and tomorrow from our list of fully vetted cybersecurity tools and services providers.

07/29/2025

Traditionally, InfiniBand has been the preferred fabric for / use cases. In a recent Insideainews article - https://zurl.co/m5vaZ - innovation around as a viable / preferred alternative are presented. Is this the future?

07/24/2025

America's AI Action Plan was released detailing this administration's plan to ensure AI dominance. 3-Pillars: Accelerate Innovation, Build American AI Infrastructure, and Lead in International AI Diplomacy & Security. Link to full PDF in comments.

“Today, a new frontier of scientific discovery lies before us, defined by transformative technologies such as artificial intelligence… Breakthroughs in these fields have the potential to reshape the global balance of power, spark entirely new industries, and revolutionize the way we live and work. As our global competitors race to exploit these technologies, it is a national security imperative for the United States to achieve and maintain unquestioned and unchallenged global technological dominance. To secure our future, we must harness the full power of American innovation.” President Trump

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07/22/2025

This is the year the gets their place at the IT budget table - https://zurl.co/LFPJB - 2025 is shaping up to be one of the worst years for cyber attacks, following a 2024 that had a 180% increase in exploited vulnerabilities.

So, why are security budgets still flat/declining according to ?

- 77% of CISO/IT leaders believe ROI overlooks incident response and long-term stability

- 66% emphasize ROI's inability to account for indirect costs and overestimate direct costs

- 50%+ believe ROI fails to consider all of the factors contributing to cybersecurity's value

- The article intros or " " as the ideal way to evaluate spend

Here's how can help.

1 - Our experienced can help you prepare for effective budget presentation

2 - Once you are awarded budget parameters, we can help you get the most from it.

3 - Our extensive list of vetted SIEM/Cybersecurity suppliers means faster time-to-market, ideal negotiated terms, and confidence in the capabilities of the service you select.

4 - Our team will do the heavy administrative lifting from early research and discovery all of the way through implementation and satisfaction.

5 - With our Tech Expense Management platform, we can identify ways to find even more budget from your existing IT spend.

Contact us today: https://zurl.co/Grgdv

07/18/2025

Friday Fun Facts: https://zurl.co/kNMOx as of mid-2025...
- There are an estimated 8 billion mobile phones worldwide
- 7.21 billion are smartphones, 2X the number from 2016
- 276 million smartphones in the US, 88% of the population 7 years of age or older.

This is a lot for carrier customer service to handle. If you want a more efficient way to manage your business telecom account, partner with and let us navigate to faster resolution and results, with insider-negotiated terms, while you focus on what you do best.

LET'S TALK: https://zurl.co/vSojb

07/15/2025

NEWS & INTEL: earlier in 2025, Deloitte published the "2025 Global Telecom Outlook" report - https://zurl.co/gP9Tf - with excellent insights on where the market is and where it's going. 3 keys to sector success were mentioned: telco share in AI momentum, 5G to 6G, and M&A strategies not that non-core assets have been divested.

-> On the AI front the report cites, "It is estimated that big tech players will spend over US$100 billion on network capex between 2024 and 2030, representing 5% to 10% of their total capex in that period, up from only about 4% to 5% of capex for a network historically."

->Also cited in the report, "A recent research report suggests that direct gen AI data traffic could be in exabyte by 2033."

->Zayo announced today -> "Zayo Levels Up Its AI-Ready Infrastructure with New Routes and 100% 400G Enablement". This investment/development will support the strong demand projections from the report.