Stimulus Tech Talk

Join Nathan Whittacre and Sherry Lipp on Stimulus Tech Talk as they discuss "wearable gadgets" beyond just your average "smart watch" and fitness tracker. This "gadget review" explores the exciting world of "new gadgets" and their impact on "smart technology". It's a conversation that highlights the evolution of personal tech and "smart devices". 🚨

If your team is already using or considering wearable technology, this episode is essential listening before you run into a costly policy gap.🎙️ Stimulus Tech Talk is brought to you by Stimulus Technologies — your single-source partner for MSP, ISP, VoIP, and data center solutions.

Stimulus Technologies is an Internet, VoIP phone systems and Managed IT Services provider. Stimulus was founded in 1995 with a goal to provide local businesses with innovative technology, excellent customer service and affordable rates.Visit Stimulus Technologies at: https://www.stimulustech.com/

In this special 100th episode of Stimulus Tech Talk, Nathan Whittacre welcomes back Adam Witty, a seasoned business consultant. They dive into how business leaders can stand out in the age of artificial intelligence, discussing future trends and effective business ideas. The conversation highlights key business trends and trending technology shaping today's market. Adam shares why authenticity matters more than ever, how business leaders can build real authority instead of just producing more content, and why teaching beats selling when it comes to thought leadership. The conversation also explores how AI is changing publishing, where it can help, where it hurts credibility, and why third-party validation through podcasts, PR, and trusted publications is becoming even more important.If you are a business owner, CEO, or leader trying to grow your influence, strengthen your brand, and cut through the noise, this episode is packed with practical insight.Stimulus Technologies is an Internet, VoIP phone systems and Managed IT Services provider. Stimulus was founded in 1995 with a goal to provide local businesses with innovative technology, excellent customer service and affordable rates.Visit Stimulus Technologies at: https://www.stimulustech.com/Visit The Authority Advantage: https://theauthoritycompany.com/Learn more about Adam Witty: https://adamwitty.com/

Welcome to Stimulus Tech Talk! In this episode, Sherry and Nathan discuss essential "taxes" and provide valuable "business tips" for entrepreneurs. They dive into effective "tax planning" and explore various "tax strategies" to help "small business" owners optimize their finances. Tune in for practical advice on managing your business's tax obligations. 💼Visit Stimulus Technologies at: https://www.stimulustech.com/

Welcome to Stimulus Tech Talk! In this episode, we tackle critical tech issues impacting the "supply chain" and discuss effective business strategy to navigate these challenges. We explore topics like industrial engineering and procurement within the logistics business to help optimize operations. Thanks for watching!Visit Stimulus Technologies at: https://www.stimulustech.com/

In this episode of Stimulus Tech Talk, Nathan Whittacre discusses the critical aspects of disaster preparedness and business continuity, especially within the manufacturing process. They emphasize effective system recovery and data recovery strategies that are crucial for maintaining business protection. This conversation highlights key considerations for IT management in ensuring resilience against disruptions.You’ll learn the biggest risks manufacturers face (ransomware, downtime, compliance), why “one small thing” like Wi-Fi or a label printer can shut down a line, and the practical steps to build a disaster recovery plan that actually works: high availability, isolated backups, offsite recovery, network segmentation, and even “paper mode” processes when technology fails.In this episode: - Why manufacturing environments mix old + new tech (and why that’s risky)- How ransomware can cripple production and expose IP (CAD drawings, designs)

- The “label printer problem” that can stop an entire operation- What a solid disaster recovery stack looks like (HA servers, snapshots, offsite backups)- How to handle legacy systems safely (segmentation + restricted access)- Who should be involved in the plan (CEO, engineering, ops, finance, vendors)Need help assessing your manufacturing network and disaster recovery readiness?Book a discovery call with Stimulus Technologies and schedule a network assessment.Visit Stimulus Technologies at: https://www.stimulustech.com/

In this episode of Stimulus Tech Talk, CEO Nathan Whittacre discuss the increasing integration of "artificial intelligence" into daily work activities. The episode explore how "ai" and tools like "chatgpt" are shaping modern business practices. We dive into the impact of "generative ai" on "ai productivity" and the broader landscape of "ai automation" within organizations.AI is showing up in everyday work fast, and law firms have a big opportunity to use it well without creating new risks. In this episode of Stimulus Tech Talk, Sherry Lipp sits down with Stimulus Technologies CEO Nathan Whittacre to talk about practical AI use cases for the legal industry in 2026. They cover where AI can save time right away, like meeting transcription, summaries, scheduling, and faster document search across SharePoint and OneDrive. They also dig into the part that matters most for legal teams: security, confidentiality, and what you should verify before letting any AI note taker record or store sensitive conversations in the cloud. Nathan explains why SOC 2 reports matter, why your internal AI policy should come first, and why cleaning up old and messy data is a must before you rely on tools like Microsoft Copilot. You’ll also hear a real-world example of how using AI the wrong way with clients can destroy trust, plus a simple approach to piloting AI with a small group so you can learn without breaking your workflow. If your firm wants to explore Copilot, build safe AI agents, or get your Microsoft 365 data structured for better results, Stimulus can help you get started.Visit Stimulus Technologies at: https://www.stimulustech.com/

Tax season is “go time” for CPA firms and that’s exactly why attackers love it. When your team is busy and moving fast, phishing and client-impersonation scams get way easier to pull off. In this video, we break down the biggest cybersecurity risks CPA firms face during tax season, including: Client impersonation requests (like “change my direct deposit”) Phishing that looks like it came through a “secure” portal The risk of temporary staff and contractors keeping access too long What to do immediately if someone clicks a bad link Best practices we cover: 🔹 Multi-factor authentication (MFA) everywhere it matters 🔹 Secure client portals (and how to train clients to actually use them) 🔹 Staff + temp worker security training before late January 🔹 Conditional access + safer remote access for contractors 🔹Why big IT changes should wait until after April 15 Action items mentioned (practical, do-this-now stuff): Run a 2–3 hour cybersecurity training for employees (before late January) Offboard fast: disable temp/vendor accounts immediately when notified Add conditional access & remote access controls for contractor logins Schedule post-tax-season security audits (after April 15) Replace email with a secure portal for document exchange (with MFA + user training) Stimulus Technologies is an Internet, VoIP phone systems and Managed IT Services provider. Stimulus was founded in 1995 with a goal to provide local businesses with innovative technology, excellent customer service and affordable rates.Visit Stimulus Technologies at: https://www.stimulustech.com/

AI and artificial intelligence tools like Microsoft Copilot can feel “smart”… until they start giving your team wrong answers. In this episode of Stimulus Tech Talk, we explain why that usually isn’t an AI problem—it’s a data management and information technology problem.If your files are scattered across shared drives, inboxes, old folders, and random desktops, AI can only work with what it can find. That leads to inaccurate results and, in some cases, serious security issues—like confidential information showing up for the wrong employee.In this conversation, we cover:- Why AI is “data-hungry” and needs accurate, current information- What “garbage in, garbage out” looks like in real life- How Copilot uses SharePoint/OneDrive permissions (and why that’s good news)- The risk of messy access controls (including a real client story)- How to reduce “shadow IT” and set practical AI policies- How Stimulus helps businesses get organized, secure, and AI-readyNeed help getting your data organized and secure before rolling out AI?Book a discovery call with Stimulus Technologies to build a clean, secure foundation so AI actually helps your team (instead of creating risk).Learn more about Stimulus Technologies: https://www.stimulustech.com/

Welcome to Stimulus Tech Talk! In this episode, we tackle the essentials of VoIP for small business, providing valuable insights for improving your communication. We discuss how "business voip" solutions can enhance call center management and explore various VoIP phone systems. Discover the benefits of a robust VoIP service and learn about efficient business phone systems to keep your operations running smoothly.You’ll learn the red flags that your current phone setup isn’t working (busy signals, long hold times, too much voicemail), how to design smart call flows that get callers to the right person faster, and what metrics to watch like abandonment rate and average wait time. ➜ Nathan also explains how remote call center agents can work from anywhere with softphones and a good headset, how to monitor call quality using MOS scores, and why simple IVRs (and AI-powered voice agents) can dramatically improve the customer experience.We also cover reliability planning for internet outages with backup options, plus how advanced VoIP setups can integrate with your CRM to pull up customer info automatically when the phone rings.Need help assessing your VoIP or call center routing? Reach out to Stimulus Technologies for a phone system assessment and make sure you’re the company that answers when it matters. 📞Visit Stimulus Technologies at: https://www.stimulustech.com/

Cyber risk is a board issue—, especially for non-profits. In this episode, Nathan Whittacre (CEO, Stimulus Technologies) explains how to protect your mission, your donors, and your board with practical, budget-savvy security. No jargon, just what works: MFA, patching, EDR/MDR, verified backups, and aligning to frameworks like NIST—scaled to fit grant cycles and real-world constraints.✅ Why it matters: Donors expect stewardship, regulators expect compliance, and board members carry real liability.➡️ What you’ll get: A clear picture of must-have controls, how to handle volunteers and BYOD, and how to choose an MSP that truly understands nonprofits.✅ Budget help: Nonprofit discounts, user-based pricing, and right-sized services that grow or shrink with funding.

Quick takeaways you can copy into your board update:— Coordinate with counsel on grant/compliance obligations and map IT controls.— Turn on MFA everywhere, enforce patching, deploy EDR/MDR, and verify backups with reports.— Set and enforce volunteer/BYOD access and offboarding.— Vet MSPs for nonprofit experience and security/compliance depth.Hit play, then share this episode with your finance and governance committees to fast-track a confident “yes.”Visit Stimulus Technologies at: https://www.stimulustech.com/initial-consultation/