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2025 OXEN Retreat: A Vision for Connection and Innovation Business ProductivityConsultingLeadership

2025 OXEN Retreat: A Vision for Connection and Innovation

Where Minds, Ideas, and Opportunities Converged In an atmosphere brimming with excitement and inspiration, the 2025 OXEN Retreat was a transformative experience for OXEN employees. Taking place last week in Council Bluffs, Iowa, near the Ameristar Casino, this annual gathering proved once again to be a cornerstone event where vision and strategy flourished, connections deepened, and collective growth became a vibrant message. What Made the OXEN Retreat Unique? Each year, the OXEN Retreat curates a blend of thought-provoking discussions, and dynamic networking opportunities exclusively for OXEN employees. This year encapsulated the spirit of a new vision from our new President…
Kyla Burdick
June 16, 2025
Staying Ahead in Cybersecurity: How to Keep Up and Get Involved CybersecurityEducationLeadershipManaged ServicesOffice 365Security

Staying Ahead in Cybersecurity: How to Keep Up and Get Involved

Cyber threats are constantly changing, and keeping up with them can feel overwhelming. As the CEO of DotStar, an MSSP partnering closely with OXEN Technology, People often ask me, "How do you stay on top of cybersecurity trends and actually be part of the community?" It's not just about reading reports or taking courses—it's about engaging, learning from others, and contributing back. I've been in cybersecurity for nearly 15 years, and one of the best parts of this journey has been the incredible people I've met along the way. From my early days troubleshooting security incidents to leading security teams, I've…
Kelle White
March 25, 2025
Why MSPs Should Team Up with an MSSP for Security Services ConsultingCybersecurityLeadershipManaged Services

Why MSPs Should Team Up with an MSSP for Security Services

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the challenges MSPs face when it comes to security. It's something I've wrestled with personally—coming from an MSSP background and stepping into the MSP world, I saw firsthand how difficult it is to merge the two disciplines. On the surface, IT management and cybersecurity seem like they should naturally fit together, but in reality, they require completely different mindsets, priorities, and investments. As I've watched MSPs try to build security offerings from scratch, I've seen the hurdles they encounter—finding the right talent, keeping up with a rapidly evolving threat landscape, and managing the…
Kelle White
February 24, 2025
OXEN Technology Welcomes New President! AnnouncementsCybersecurityLeadershipManaged ServicesUncategorized

OXEN Technology Welcomes New President!

OXEN Technology and its Board of Directors are delighted to announce the appointment of Heather Lantz as the company’s new President. Heather joined OXEN Technology on December 2nd, 2024. Ms. Lantz brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership and innovation within the Managed Service Provider industry. Previously serving as the Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity with Ascend Technologies and Chief Operations Officer with Infogressive, Inc.  Ms. Lantz has been instrumental in driving service and revenue growth, strategic initiatives, market expansion, and client satisfaction. Her deep expertise and visionary approach align perfectly with the values and…
Kelle White
December 11, 2024
Integrate Co-Managed IT
Seamlessly Integrate Co-Managed IT with Your Current Team Business ProductivityLeadershipManaged ServicesSecurity

Seamlessly Integrate Co-Managed IT with Your Current Team

If you have recently started a partnership to Integrate Co-Managed IT services with your business, congratulations! This decision can significantly enhance your IT capabilities and security. In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, where cyber threats are ever-present, such as the recent Microsoft attack, having a robust IT strategy is more critical than ever. Many organizations find that their internal IT teams are often stretched to their limits. By integrating co-managed IT, your staff can get some well-deserved relief while your business thrives like never before. By combining the on-site presence and experience of your internal IT support staff with the extensive…
Kelle White
July 24, 2024
IT staff termination
5 Reasons Why Businesses Do IT Staff Termination Business ProductivityLeadershipSecurity

5 Reasons Why Businesses Do IT Staff Termination

IT staff termination has notably increased in the last couple of years. According to Business News Daily, 37% of IT professionals were discharged, a continuing trend that began during the pandemic. This is not good for IT professionals or the companies that they work for. For the IT staff professionals, they obviously wouldn’t want to get a termination. Besides losing money, they would also have a blemish on their professional record, which puts them back where they started when and if they were to find employment with another company. And for the employer, firing their tech guys also means back to…
Kelle White
April 25, 2024
Technology in Businesses in 2023
The Role of Technology in Businesses in 2023 Business ProductivityLeadershipSecurityTech Tip

The Role of Technology in Businesses in 2023

Technology has always played a key role in businesses across different industries in 2023. But recently, this role has grown even more because IT is used more and more in businesses around the world. To draw more customers and stay ahead of the competition, you should understand all the changes and use them to your advantage. Technology Trends in Businesses to Look Out for in 2023 Many trends in technology are useful in growing businesses in 2023, as discussed in our first blog this month, 8 Ways Technology Will Grow Your Business in 2023. You don’t need to use all of…
OXEN Technology
April 25, 2023
Use Technology For Onboarding and Offboarding Business ProductivityInfrastructureLeadershipManaged ServicesNotificationsSecurityTech Tip

Use Technology For Onboarding and Offboarding

Technology plays a crucial role in the smooth operation of your business, regardless of the industry you are in. Even the most old-fashioned business owners have accepted that they need to utilize technological innovations to keep up with the competition and deliver the best service to their clients. Indeed, technology contributes to almost all aspects of operating a business. However, to this day, many companies are still not maximizing the benefits that automation can give, particularly in the onboarding and offboarding process. How Technology Helps with Recruitment and Offboarding It is common for employees to come and go in any…
Kelle White
January 30, 2022
A Second Look at your Hybrid Workforce Business ProductivityInfrastructureLeadershipTech Tip

A Second Look at your Hybrid Workforce

In the last two years, companies worldwide have transitioned from a traditional office setup towards a hybrid workforce model as a part of a solution to the pandemic situation. While many employees are going back to the office, physical capacity in the workplace is still limited, and many companies need to make adjustments to accommodate everyone. Many businesses are finding that using a hybrid workforce is a solid long-term solution. Connecting Everyone through Teams In a hybrid workforce environment, employees get divided into teams where some complete work at the office while others do their job from remote locations, usually…
OXEN Technology
December 1, 2021