Balancing Cost and Resilience in Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud infrastructure gives SMBs flexibility, scalability, and control. However, that same flexibility can make it
July 24, 2026
Insights & News
Actionable IT insights for your business and news from the Affinity Smart team.
In-House IT vs Managed IT Services: Which Is Right for Your Small Business?
For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), choosing between in-house IT and managed IT services
July 23, 2026
How Cybercriminals Use Your Own Email Against You
For most businesses, email remains the centre of daily operations. Quotes are approved, invoices are
June 29, 2026
Identity-Based Cyberattacks: The 5 Biggest Threats Facing Businesses Today
Many cyberattacks no longer begin with attackers breaking through technical security controls. Instead, they start
June 26, 2026
Using AI Safely: How SMBs Can Innovate Without Increasing Risk
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday business operations. From drafting documents and summarising
June 25, 2026
Cloud Observability Explained: How SMBs Can Turn Cloud Complexity into Actionable Insights
Moving to the cloud is often a smart decision for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
June 23, 2026
The Real Cost of Siloed Customer Information
Most organisations don’t intentionally create data silos. They develop gradually as businesses adopt new tools
June 22, 2026
Unlocking the Power of Data: How SMBs Can Improve Decisions and Efficiency
Most small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have access to more data than they realise. Sales
June 19, 2026
Passkeys Explained: Why Passwordless is the New Norm for Authentication
Passwords have protected business systems for decades, but they come with two persistent challenges. First,
June 18, 2026