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That’s a wrap for the DIA Global Annual Meeting 2026!

Our team had an incredible few days in Philadelphia connecting with industry peers, gaining fresh insights, and sharing perspectives on the future of life sciences. It’s always energizing to be part of such meaningful conversations that push the industry forward.

A big thank you to DrugInfoAssn for hosting, and to everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello. We truly enjoyed the conversations and look forward to continuing them beyond the conference. Until next year!

Organizations invest heavily in security tools and licenses, then assume the risk is handled. But when incidents happen, they’re rarely caused by missing technology. They’re caused by how security is—or isn’t—operated day to day.

Security isn’t a product. It’s an operating model. Here's why. https://www.sikich.com/insight/security-isnt-a-product-its-an-operating-model/

Security isn't a product—it's an operating model Too many organizations treat security as if it's simply a product to implement instead of what it actually is, an operating model.

Backorders are a routine part of any distributor’s operations. If an item isn’t available, you wait for it to come in, then ship it. Simple enough.

But that assumption only holds in a controlled environment. In reality, distributors are dealing with fluctuating inventory levels, unpredictable supply chains, and increasing pressure to meet customer expectations. In that context, backorders become more complicated, especially when only part of an order can be fulfilled.

Partial fulfillment creates complexity, but there are ways to tailor your ERP to fit your organization's unique needs. Sikich can help.
https://www.sikich.com/insight/backorders-why-partial-fulfillment-creates-complexity-in-dynamics-365-fscm/

Backorders: Why partial fulfillment creates complexity in Dynamics 365 Partial fulfillment caused by backorders creates complexity outside of the standard process within Dynamics 365.

If your Azure environment has not been formally assessed since migration, it is almost certainly drifting from its intended state. Configuration drift--the gradual accumulation of unauthorized, untracked, or unintentional changes to your cloud environment--is the most common and most preventable source of security incidents, compliance failures, and runaway cloud costs in 2026.

Here's how to get ahold of it before it drifts too far. https://www.sikich.com/insight/what-is-configuration-drift-and-why-it-happens-to-every-azure-environment/

What is configuration drift and why it happens to every Azure environment If your Azure environment has not been formally assessed since migration, it is almost certainly experiencing configuration drift.

Financial services organizations are navigating one of the most complex transformation environments in decades as customer expectations continue to rise, regulatory scrutiny intensifies, margins are under immense pressure, and legacy technology landscapes remain stubbornly entrenched. Against this backdrop, Salesforce has emerged as a strategic platform for banks, insurers, and wealth management firms, powering relationship management, advisor and agent experience, operational insight, and data-driven decision-making.

However, financial services need to think of a different Salesforce partnership model instead of the traditional boutique format vs. large scalable enterprise. https://www.sikich.com/insight/boutique-precision-at-enterprise-scale-rethinking-salesforce-partnerships-in-financial-services/

Salesforce for financial services: boutique precision at enterprise scale Discover why traditional models fall short and how a new salesforce financial services partnership approach delivers better results.

Most equipment dealers didn’t set out to create disconnected systems. Instead, their technology environments evolved over time, shaped by immediate needs and incremental decisions. Many organizations still rely on legacy platforms, homegrown tools, or niche applications that were never designed to integrate. Bringing everything together often requires spreadsheets or manual reconciliation.

But it doesn't have to be this way. With Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, dealers can achieve absolute data visibility. Here's how.
https://www.sikich.com/insight/why-equipment-dealers-struggle-with-data-visibility-and-why-its-getting-riskier/

Why equipment dealers struggle with data visibility Learn how Dynamics 365 Business Central enhances equipment dealer data visibility, giving users real-time insights across sales, service, and operations.

Mid-market companies that have not made a committed move to are falling behind on cost, security, and competitive agility. In 2026, Azure is not a future consideration, it is the operational standard for organizations that want predictable infrastructure costs, built-in compliance, and the capacity to grow without rebuilding. Dustin Miller explains why. https://www.sikich.com/insight/azure-in-2026-why-mid-market-companies-cant-afford-to-wait/

Azure in 2026: Why mid-market companies can't afford to wait In 2026, Azure is not a future consideration, it is the operational standard for mid-markets that want the capacity to grow without rebuilding.

We’re honored to be included for the second year in a row on Accounting Today’s
2026 Top Firms by AUM.

This award highlights our team’s dedication to clients and our strategic approach
to personalized strategies across financial and retirement planning, investment
management, wealth protection, and advanced planning. We are proud to
provide carefully designed financial planning and investment advisory services
for each of our clients’ unique goals.

Congratulations to the entire wealth management team on this well-deserved
recognition.

See the full list here: https://www.accountingtoday.com/data/the-2026-wealth-magnets

Manufacturers are putting real money into technologies that promise better performance, efficiency, and insight. But once those investments are made, what comes next?

In many cases, manufacturing technology outpaces adoption. Systems are implemented, but processes don’t change. Data is available, but not trusted. The gap between capability and ex*****on is where many digital initiatives stall. Before adding more tools, look at taking these next steps to improve digital maturity. https://www.sikich.com/insight/manufacturers-whats-your-next-step-in-digital-maturity/

Manufacturers: What's your next step in digital maturity? When it comes to digital maturity, manufacturers should build practical capabilities that start at the shop floor instead of expecting large leaps in progress.

One issue that consistently surfaces during migration projects from on-premises Active Directory to Entra Joined devices is the presence of legacy local administrator accounts. Once devices are transitioned into an Entra joined and Intune-managed environment, these legacy accounts often become unnecessary, and if they aren't removed, they can create huge security risks. Here's how to safely remove these local admin accounts. https://www.sikich.com/insight/removing-legacy-local-user-accounts-with-intune-remediation-scripts/

How to remove legacy local user accounts with Intune In modern Microsoft 365 environments, it's important to manage legacy configurations, including how to remove local user accounts.