Proper Sky

08/28/2026

Oh yeah how could we forget!!!! One more little thing 2026 accolade for Ye Olde Proper Sky, home of "IT The Proper Way"....

As Jim Collins says "“what truly set the big winners apart was their ability to turn initial success into a sustained flywheel, even if they started out behind the pioneers.” *** Hears Footsteps ***

See you guys next year even further up top

08/27/2026

It's that time of year, where we lace up our shoes and commit to , , or to kick childhood cancer's butt!

For 2026, we're doing this a little differently and we'll be working together to hit our fundraising goals for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation It's a wonderful organization we're proud to support and a mission we absolutely get behind.

If you have a few extra dollars and you want to make a difference, consider sponsoring out team as step-by-step we squash cancer.

This September, I plan to fight childhood cancer, one mile at a time by participating in The Million Mile! Help us move one step closer to finding cures for all kids with cancer by donating or joining my team. Thank you for your support during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!  

08/25/2026

🏌️‍♂️✨ Teamwork Makes the Dream Work ✨🏌️‍♀️

Last night, the Proper Sky team traded in our clackity-clacks⌨️for some smackedy-smacks🏌️ at Topgolf. We had a couple of first-time players last night that tempered some and maybe caught the ?

At Proper Sky, we understand the importance of collaboration and support, both in the office and beyond. Hanging out together outside of the office and connecting outside of the norm is always a good idea. It's funny how much you learn when Teams is off.

Moments like these remind us that our greatest asset is our people (and definitely not our golf game)🏌️‍♂️✨ ;

Proper Sky - Managed IT Services thanks for showing up and hanging out!

07/23/2026

Last week we got a chance to meet "Agresso", the third most famous groundhog in ...

Plus some delicious barbeque!

We had a great turnout for some excellent BBQ at the Fort Washington State park. Great venue provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, amazing food by the kind folks at MISSION BBQ and an amazing team provided by Proper Sky

It's always a good time to connect with the team, check in with everyone and spend some time interacting with the local fauna.

01/19/2026

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the principles he stood for: service, equality, leadership, and building stronger communities.

MLK Day is not just a day of remembrance, but a call to action. A reminder that progress happens when we show up for one another, invest in our communities, and lead with purpose.

At Proper Sky, community service isn’t an afterthought - it’s part of who we are. Through active involvement, partnerships, and giving back, we’re committed to making a positive impact beyond IT.

Today, and every day, we’re inspired to serve, lead, and help build a better future together.

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01/16/2026

As we kick off 2026, we’re reflecting on a milestone year of growth and partnership at Proper Sky. Our clients, partners, and team made 2025 one to remember—enabling us to deliver secure, strategic IT aligned with real business goals.

✨ Highlights from 2025:
🔹Launched a new website for clearer resources and a better client experience
🔹 Expanded cybersecurity services, including advanced MDR, driven by your focus on risk and resilience
🔹Invested in leadership, IT strategy, and planning to support long-term growth
🔹Deepened community involvement through industry partnerships, local hackathons, and charitable events
🔹 Achieved our first-ever Inc. 5000 recognition—plus additional awards—thanks to your trust

And of course, had some fun along the way 🎉

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Looking ahead, we’re more committed than ever to building secure, scalable IT environments that help organizations operate confidently in a complex technology landscape — from cybersecurity to strategic alignment and proactive support.

🙏 Thank you for being part of the Proper Sky story. Here’s to a successful, secure, and well-supported 2026!

01/15/2026

AI automation isn’t just about efficiency anymore — it’s about smarter planning, better forecasting, and fewer surprises. Tools like Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Agents can play a real role in how organizations plan, prioritize, and execute next year’s initiatives.

Here are a few practical ways Copilot can support your 2026 planning:

✔️Automate routine reporting so leadership gets real-time insights, not last quarter’s data
✔️ Use Copilot Agents to monitor projects, flag risks, and recommend next steps
✔️ Accelerate scenario planning by quickly modeling “what-if” outcomes
✔️ Improve collaboration by summarizing meetings, action items, and decisions across teams

The biggest advantage?
AI helps leaders move from reactive decision-making to proactive, data-driven planning.

If AI isn’t part of your 2026 strategy yet, now is the time to start — with clear goals, guardrails, and the right automation tools in place.

👉 Want to see how Copilot Agents can support smarter planning for 2026? Learn more here.
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01/14/2026

Cash flow isn’t just a finance problem - it’s a planning problem.

For many growing businesses, unexpected IT expenses are one of the biggest threats to predictable cash flow:
• Emergency hardware replacements
• Surprise security incidents
• Unplanned software upgrades
• Downtime that quietly drains revenue

This is where strategic IT planning makes a real difference.

A managed IT services provider (MSP) helps shift IT from reactive spending to a predictable, budget-aligned investment by:

✔️ Creating multi-year technology roadmaps tied to business goals
✔️ Replacing surprise costs with fixed, monthly expenses
✔️ Planning lifecycle replacements before failures happen
✔️ Aligning security investments to risk — not fear
✔️ Reducing downtime that impacts productivity and revenue

When IT is planned strategically, cash flow becomes easier to manage, decisions become clearer, and leadership can focus on growth instead of firefighting.

Strong cash flow isn’t just about cutting costs — it’s about making smarter, forward-looking IT decisions.

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01/09/2026

As you plan for the year ahead, it’s a great time to step back and evaluate the tools your business relies on every day.

New platforms, overlapping software, rising costs—it adds up fast. The right tools should support your goals, not slow your team down or create more risk.

💡 Did you know? Proper Sky’s Strategy & Alignment team helps organizations assess their current technology stack, identify gaps or redundancies, and align tools with business objectives for the year ahead.

Whether you’re considering new solutions or want to make better use of what you already have, a clear strategy makes all the difference.

Let’s start the new year by doing IT the Proper Way and with technology that actually works for your business.

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01/08/2026

Most small businesses didn’t fail cybersecurity in 2025.
They simply outgrew the security models they were using.

Your security strategy has to evolve as fast as the business does.

We broke down the real cybersecurity threats facing SMBs, what actually caused incidents last year, and the practical controls that matter most going into 2026 — without the hype or scare tactics.

If you’re responsible for protecting your business, your clients, or your team, this is worth a few minutes of your time.

👉 Read the full breakdown: Small Business Cybersecurity Threats 2025: What Every SMB Must Know for 2026

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Discover the top small business cybersecurity threats in 2025, including ransomware, AI-powered attacks and security strategies to protect your SMB in 2026.