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Twin State Technical Services once again proved that Midwest talent performs at a national level — earning Gold for the Bettendorf Public Library website and Silver for Revive and The Group Med Spa at the 2025 W3 Awards.

Most leaders assume cyberattacks only happen to “big targets.” The truth? Small and midsize businesses are more likely to be hit – over 60% experience attacks every year. And here’s the frightening part: it usually doesn’t take a sophisticated hacker to bring a company down. All it takes is one employee clicking the wrong link, a password reused across accounts, or a system left logged in overnight. The difference between a close call and a catastrophe comes down to one simple thing: preparation. When Ransomware Strikes We’ve seen the same type of ransomware attack play out three different ways: Three companies, three similar attacks but with three drastically different outcomes. Lessons for Business Leaders Here are the key takeaways: Where to Start

Twin State Technical Services (TSTS), a leading technology partner in the Midwest, has announced the appointment of Benjamin Driscoll as its first director of Artificial Intelligence. Mr. Driscoll, a leader with over two decades of system-level experience, will be responsible for spearheading the company’s AI vision and execution. TSTS aims to help clients navigate the complexities of AI and implement solutions that deliver tangible business outcomes. Mr. Driscoll’s background includes extensive experience in education, most recently as a key member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet for the Davenport Community School District. In this role, he oversaw nine principals. He also led districtwide initiatives in curriculum, literacy, online learning, student support, safety and security, facilities planning, and labor relations. His achievements include

In today’s hyperconnected world, every device, login, and connection is a potential entry point for cybercriminals.And most organizations underestimate just how many there really are. The shift to hybrid work, the rise of cloud services, and the explosion of mobile devices have expanded the “attack surface” for businesses of every size. What used to be a handful of guarded doors is now a sprawling network of entry points — some you may not even realize are open. The challenge? Hackers don’t need to break down your main door. They’ll look for the side windows you forgot to lock. The Modern Cyber Threat Landscape Cyberattacks today are constant, sophisticated, and often automated. Here’s the reality: In short: the cost of “good