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Is AI Actually Worth It for a Small Business? Here Is What the 2026 Numbers Say

A new survey released this month by Dallas-based Thryv found that 66 percent of American small businesses now use AI, up from 55 percent a year ago, and the ones using it report real returns in time and money. The same survey found the catch: 70 percent of owners say they need more training to use AI effectively. Adoption is outpacing mastery, and that gap is where money gets wasted. Here is what the numbers actually show, and how a North Texas business should think about it.

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Is AI Worth It for Small Businesses? | 2026 Survey Results Is AI worth the investment? Learn what the latest 2026 Dallas-based survey data says about AI adoption, ROI, risks, and how North Texas businesses should get started.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Data Breach: What It Means for Your Family and Your Business

More than 3 million Texans who bought hunting or fishing licenses had personal information stolen in a data breach disclosed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) on June 18, 2026. If you or your employees have ever purchased a Texas hunting or fishing license, your driver’s license information, passport number, home address, phone number, and email may now be in criminal hands. Affected Texans have until September 14, 2026 to enroll in free credit monitoring.

If you own or run a business in North Texas, this breach creates a second problem most people have not thought about yet. Although the data was stolen from individuals, its impact extends into workplaces across North Texas.

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Data Breach | Protect Your Business Over 3 million Texans had driver’s license and passport data exposed in the TPWD breach. Here is what to do before the September 14 deadline, and why your business is now a target.

AI Is Now Running Ransomware Attacks: What North Texas Businesses Should Know

In early July, the security firm Sysdig documented something the industry has been bracing for: the first known ransomware attack carried out entirely by an AI agent. The operation, which researchers named JadePuffer, broke into an exposed server, stole credentials, moved deeper into the victim’s systems, and encrypted a production database without human intervention. For business owners, this marks a turning point. AI is lowering the barrier to launching ransomware attacks, making them faster, easier, and more accessible to cybercriminals.

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AI-Powered Ransomware Is Here | North Texas Businesses Guide AI has now been used to carry out a ransomware attack from start to finish. Learn what the JadePuffer attack means for North Texas businesses and how to reduce your risk.

Reliable Technology Services Named a 2026 MSP to Watch

Frisco, TX — July 2026 — Reliable Technology Services has been named to the 2026 MSPs to Watch list, a national recognition awarded to 130 managed service providers through the MSP 501 program by Informa. The designation identifies companies that combine operational excellence, strong growth, and strategic vision in an AI-driven managed services landscape.

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Reliable Technology Services Named 2026 MSP to Watch Reliable Technology Services has been named to the 2026 MSPs to Watch list, a national recognition awarded to 130 managed service providers through the MSP 501 program by Informa.

21,500+ Business Email Compromise complaints.
$2.9 billion in reported losses.
That’s what the FBI’s IC3 department recorded in just one year.
BEC isn’t just another cyber threat—it’s one of the most expensive. Stay alert, stay protected. 🔐📧

Meet Liam! One of our Support Engineers—and a former walking Pokédex. His fun fact? As a kid, he could name every Pokémon from the first six generations from memory. 🔥⚡

76% of organizations are projected to experience at least one ransomware attack every year.
When the odds are this high, cybersecurity isn’t just protection—it’s preparation. 🔐⚠️

$6,130 per minute.
That’s the average cost of downtime during a DDoS attack.
When every minute counts, protection isn’t optional—it’s critical. ⏱️🔐

Meet Angel! One of our Support Engineers—and a certified karaoke legend. His fun fact? He can perform A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out (yes, the entire Panic! at the Disco debut album) start to finish. 🎤🔥

Cybercrime isn’t slowing down—it’s skyrocketing.
By 2025, global costs are expected to hit $10.5 trillion, and by 2029, they could reach $15.63 trillion.
The stakes have never been higher. Stay protected, stay prepared. 🔐🌐