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Articles
As a life-long learner and educator, Nathan keeps current on business and technology topics. Stay up to date by reading his latest CEO blog articles.
- Google Scales Back Android Source Code Updates
If you follow Android closely, recent news likely caught your eye. Google is changing how often it releases Android source code updates, and it’s a bigger shift than it sounds at first. ...
- Cisco Patches Flaw That Risked Sensitive Data
Over the last few weeks, you may have noticed headlines or security advisories to the effect of “Cisco patches security flaw.” The company confirmed a medium-severity vulnerability in its Identity Services Engine ...
- Turning Rapid Tech Change Into Small Business Growth
Rapid technological changes mean small business growth isn't just about working harder; it's about working smarter. Artificial intelligence (AI) is leading the charge, giving modern U.S. small businesses a real shot at ...
- Scam Season Alert: Simple Tips To Avoid Traps
For many business owners, knowing how to avoid scams and stay ahead of the bad guys can feel like a full-time job. It doesn’t help that scam season is in full swing. ...
- Why Business Problems Feel Impossible as You Scale
(And Why Hiring More People Often Makes It Worse) By Nathan Whittacre Founder & CEO, Stimulus Technologies Nathan Whittacre is Founder & CEO of Stimulus Technologies and a veteran IT strategist with 30+ years of experience helping over 800 businesses ...
- Defending Against Software Supply Chain Cyber Threats
Software supply chain security has quickly become one of the biggest blind spots for businesses of all sizes. Software is assembled from an ecosystem of third-party libraries, open-source components, cloud services, and ...
- U.S. Cybersecurity Pros Admit Role in BlackCat Attacks
BlackCat cyberattacks have been making headlines again, but this time for a reason that hits uncomfortably close to home for business owners. In early November 2025, news broke that three U.S.-based cybersecurity ...
- SmarterMail Flaw Enables Dangerous Remote Code Execution
Business-grade email systems are supposed to be one of the safer corners of your IT environment, which is why the newly patched SmarterMail remote code execution vulnerability deserves your attention. SmarterMail, a ...
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