--- title: BitxBit Blog | Ivan Shore --- ## Ivan Shore ### Recent Posts ## [The Risks of Adopting AI Tools Without a Data Governance Policy](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/ai-governance-policy-risks/) September 03rd, 2026 [Ivan Shore](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/author/ivan-shore) [![A man in business casual considers a screen with a representation of a brain on it, representing the presence of AI tools in his company's computer systems.](https://info.bitxbit.com/hubfs/Blog%20Cover%20Images/ai-governance-policy-risks.webp)](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/ai-governance-policy-risks/) Somewhere on your team, people are probably already using AI tools. ChatGPT to draft an email, Copilot to summarize a document, Fireflies or Otter to... [Read More](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/ai-governance-policy-risks/) ## [In-House IT Person vs. Managed Services Provider: Which Is Right for Your Business?](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/managed-services-provider-vs-in-house-it/) August 18th, 2026 [Ivan Shore](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/author/ivan-shore) [![Two professionals review a screen together; the desk-side support could be in-house IT or from a managed services provider.](https://info.bitxbit.com/hubfs/managed-services-provider-vs-in-house-it.webp.webp)](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/managed-services-provider-vs-in-house-it/) You already know your business needs dedicated IT support of some kind. The real question isn't whether; it's what kind. Maybe you've outgrown the... [Read More](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/managed-services-provider-vs-in-house-it/) ## [What's Included in a Managed IT Services Contract (and What Gets Billed as a Separate Project?)](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/managed-it-services-contract-whats-included) August 12th, 2026 [Ivan Shore](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/author/ivan-shore) [![An older businessman sits at his desk with a tablet and pen to review managed it service contract costs, symbolized by floating dollar signs.](https://info.bitxbit.com/hubfs/Blog%20Cover%20Images/managed-it-services-contract-whats-included.webp)](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/managed-it-services-contract-whats-included) [Read More](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/managed-it-services-contract-whats-included) ## [How Is Managed IT Services Pricing Structured? What Actually Goes Into Your Number](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/managed-it-services-pricing-structure/) July 27th, 2026 [Ivan Shore](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/author/ivan-shore) [![Two IT specialists review server infrastructure. What service levels go into managed IT services pricing?](https://info.bitxbit.com/hubfs/managed-it-services-pricing-structure.webp)](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/managed-it-services-pricing-structure/) You're staring at two or three MSP quotes, and none of them line up. One vendor prices by user, another by device. A third hands you a flat monthly... [Read More](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/managed-it-services-pricing-structure/) ## [The Costs of Network Security vs. the Alternatives: A Cheatsheet for Business Owners](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/the-costs-of-network-security-vs.-the-alternatives-a-cheatsheet-for-business-owners) February 26th, 2019 [Ivan Shore](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/author/ivan-shore) [![cost-of-security-cover-photo](https://info.bitxbit.com/hubfs/cost-of-security-cover-photo.jpg)](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/the-costs-of-network-security-vs.-the-alternatives-a-cheatsheet-for-business-owners) You’ve been running a successful business for a while now, and you know that risk is unavoidable. Taking risks and figuring out how to minimize the... [Read More](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/the-costs-of-network-security-vs.-the-alternatives-a-cheatsheet-for-business-owners) ## [Cool Tech for Your Home](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/cool-tech-for-your-home) February 06th, 2019 [Ivan Shore](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/author/ivan-shore) [![BitXbit_blog_cool-tech_5](https://info.bitxbit.com/hubfs/BitXbit_blog_cool-tech_5.jpg)](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/cool-tech-for-your-home) Whether you've recently moved into a sleek urban apartment, made a down payment on an elegant suburban fixer-upper, or finally converted your... [Read More](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/cool-tech-for-your-home) ## [AI in the Workplace: How IBM Watson is Breaking New Ground](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/ai-in-the-workplace-how-ibm-watson-is-breaking-new-ground) February 01st, 2019 [Ivan Shore](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/author/ivan-shore) [![BitXbit_blog_IBMWatson](https://info.bitxbit.com/hubfs/BitXbit_blog_IBMWatson.jpg)](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/ai-in-the-workplace-how-ibm-watson-is-breaking-new-ground) Since antiquity, humans have been captivated by the idea of artificial intelligence. Mechanical figures instilled with a manmade intellect appear in... [Read More](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/ai-in-the-workplace-how-ibm-watson-is-breaking-new-ground) ## [Key Features to Look for When Choosing Disaster Recovery](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/key-features-to-look-for-when-choosing-disaster-recovery) January 30th, 2019 [Ivan Shore](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/author/ivan-shore) [![BitXbit_blog_Key-Features-Disaster-Recovery](https://info.bitxbit.com/hubfs/Blog%20Cover%20Images/BitXbit_blog_Key-Features-Disaster-Recovery.jpg)](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/key-features-to-look-for-when-choosing-disaster-recovery) Our colleagues at FireEye have [made a few predictions](https://www.fireeye.com/current-threats/annual-threat-report/cyber-security-predictions.html) about what to expect for cybercrime in the next year: - Increased infrastructure breaches - More... [Read More](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/key-features-to-look-for-when-choosing-disaster-recovery) ## [Understanding How the Cloud Works: And why it’s the obvious choice for SMBs](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/understanding-how-the-cloud-works-and-why-its-the-obvious-choice-for-smbs) January 28th, 2019 [Ivan Shore](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/author/ivan-shore) [![BitXbit_blog_Understanding-How-th-Cloud-Works](https://info.bitxbit.com/hubfs/BitXbit_blog_Understanding-How-th-Cloud-Works.jpg)](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/understanding-how-the-cloud-works-and-why-its-the-obvious-choice-for-smbs) It was not long ago when many people believed that cloud computing meant their data was actually being sent to the skies, and that stormy weather... [Read More](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/understanding-how-the-cloud-works-and-why-its-the-obvious-choice-for-smbs) ## [Technology That Actually Saves Your Business Time](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/technology-that-actually-saves-your-business-time) January 25th, 2019 [Ivan Shore](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/author/ivan-shore) [![BitXbit_blog_Tech-that-Saves-Time](https://info.bitxbit.com/hubfs/BitXbit_blog_Tech-that-Saves-Time.jpg)](https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/technology-that-actually-saves-your-business-time) When it comes to technology designed to increase workplace efficiency, there’s no shortage of options. Every day, small business owners, CEOs, and... 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