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Abadata Computer Corp. Launches AI Automation Tool to Help Businesses Easily Design Workflows to Increase Productivity
Leading Managed Technology Service Provider (MTSP Provides Innovative Technology to Transform and Enhance Processes.

MICHIGAN– September, 2026 - Abadata leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced the launch of a new AI-powered automation solution designed to help small and mid-sized businesses complete repetitive back-office work faster, improve accuracy, and create more efficient workflows without requiring employees to become software developers.

Most businesses have routine processes that consume far more time than owners realize. For example, accounting teams compare invoices with billing records. Managers assemble information from several data systems to create reports. Employees copy data between spreadsheets, prepare recurring documents, follow up on incomplete forms, and manually check whether information matches.}

Individually, these assignments may appear minor. However, across an entire organization, these innocent tasks, can absorb hundreds of employee hours while creating opportunities for mistakes, delays, and inconsistent results. Abadata is using AI workflow automation to help businesses recapture lost hours, increase accuracy and free up employees to work on higher-level, creative work.

“Most businesses do not need another piece of software that gives their employees more work,” said Dave Wineman, President at Abadata. “They need technology that can take a repetitive process off someone’s desk and complete it accurately. The purpose of this solution is essentially to give everyone on a team a software developer and AI automation expert, so they have even more resources to perform. Once they’re not mired in the mundane, they can be strategic and help propel your organization to new heights.

While many AI tools are incredibly complex, we’ve put together a simple solution.” Unlike traditional chatbots that explain how to perform a task, Abadata’s new AI Workflow Automation technology can carry out a series of approved steps and deliver a finished result. For example, imagine a company that spends several hours every month comparing service records, customer invoices, and accounting data. An employee may need to export information from several platforms, review rows individually, identify discrepancies, and prepare a summary for management. But with AI automation, the employee can design a repeatable process that collects the approved information, checks for inconsistencies, organizes the results, and produces a report for review on a recurring basis.

“Your team should be designing processes and delegating repetitive execution to AI,” added Wineman. “The goal is not to automate everything simply because we can. The goal is to identify work that repeatedly consumes valuable employee time and ask whether technology can handle the routine portion more efficiently. That gives people more time to solve problems, serve customers, and perform the work that requires their judgment or is more personally fulfilling.”

Rather than asking owners to select tools, build complicated integrations, or learn technical systems, Abadata can help identify a useful process, definethe desired outcome, and design an automation around the way the company already operates. This allows businesses to begin with a specific problem insteadof purchasing random AItechnology without a clear, practical use for it. Human oversight remains an important part of the process. Employees and managers can review completed work, confirm accuracy, and maintain control over decisions that affect customers, finances, employees, or business operations. This combination of automation and human judgment enables businesses to increase speed without blindly handing important responsibilities to a machine. Effectively, everyone on a team is now in leadership and has their own direct AI reports to manage.

“AI should not be a science project,” Wineman concluded. “It should solve a real business problem. When we meet with you and can help you turn hours of repetitive work into a process that is completed quickly and consistently, it gives the organization additional capacity without simply asking employees to work harder.”

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Abadata Computer Corp. Helps Businesses Harness AI Without Exposing Sensitive Data

Leading MTSP Explains New Secure AI Platform for SMBs

MICHIGAN – June 2026 – Abadata Computer Corp., a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today, that the company has is providing small to mid-sized business and non-profits artificial intelligence tools without exposing their organizations to the common security risks posed by the most popular platforms. As organizations have adopted AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Claude, and Copilot, their employees are unknowingly creating a major security risk: exposing sensitive information to public AI technologies. Abadata now provides an all-encompassing AI solution that combines all of the popular tools with the highest level of security.

In January 2026, BlackFog found that 86% of workers use AI at least weekly for work tasks and 49% of workers admit using AI tools at work without employer approval. Whether workers are using these tools to conduct searches, create documents or enter organization information they are doing it in a risky manner because none of the tools are secure. Most organizations have invested in cybersecurity. They have implemented firewalls, endpoint protection, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), email security, backup systems, and network monitoring. However, most are now unknowingly bypassing all of those protections the moment workers begin interacting with an unsecured public AI tool.

In other words, organizations may spend years fortifying the front door of their IT network, only to have workers unintentionally “hand the keys” to sensitive information directly to public AI platforms, exposing the organization to liability, security issues and hackers.

“Organizations have worked incredibly hard to secure their networks and protect their data like financial, employee, and customer information,” said Dave Wineman, President of Abadata. “The challenge now is that workers are using AI tools independently, often without realizing the potential consequences of where that data is going.”

“The majority of your staff are already utilizing AI in some form, whether employers officially approve it or not. That means that even if they’re using AI to summarize documents, write emails, analyze spreadsheets, generate reports, troubleshoot problems, and automate workflows, they need to be aware of the liabilities they can inadvertently expose the business to,” added Mr. Wineman.

The reality is simple: employees are already getting AI assistance from somewhere. Which means businesses need to become actively involved in how AI is being used inside their organizations. Sensitive customer information, financial records, legal documents, internal communications, proprietary processes, source code, pricing models, and confidential business strategies can all unintentionally become exposed when entered into unsecured public AI systems.

“Most businesses know they need to start leveraging AI to stay competitive,” Wineman commented. “But they also need guardrails. Companies want the productivity benefits of AI, but we step in and lock down these tools, so they are safe and secure.”

Abadata secures AI tools helping organizations establish guardrails around how AI is used, allowing workers to benefit from automation and intelligence while maintaining oversight, compliance, and human review. “AI has quickly become the most powerful productivity tool ever created,” Wineman said. “But the organizations that win long-term won’t necessarily be the ones using the most AI. They’ll be the ones using it securely, responsibly, and strategically.”

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Abadata Computer Corp. Implements New AI Security Technology to Help Customers Stop “Invisible” Cyberattacks

Leading MTSP Explains Why AI Behavior-Based Cybersecurity

Outperforms Traditional Systems

MICHIGAN – May 17, 2026 – Abadata Computer Corp., a leading Managed Technology Services Provider (MTSP), announced today, it is now deploying new AI cybersecurity technology to help organizations prevent cyberattacks where threats are harder to spot, especially within platforms like Microsoft 365. For years, organizations have relied on location-based alerts to catch hackers’ suspicious logins. If someone logged in from another country, it raised an obvious red flag. Hackers have evolved and so must the security protocols used by small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and non-profit organizations.

Today’s cyber attackers can easily rent local internet addresses, making it look like they’re logging in from nearby – even if they are halfway across the world. Hackers can now appear as if they are working right down the street, which creates a silent threat vector. This means that many cyberattacks no longer look suspicious to most cybersecurity technology. Of course, once inside a Microsoft 365 account, attackers can continue to move quietly – reading emails, setting up forwarding rules, or impersonating employees – without triggering traditional alerts. This leaves organizations facing two major issues: 1) Too many false alarms and 2) Real threats go unnoticed until it’s too late.

Since attackers are no longer operating from obvious foreign locations and are in-stead leveraging residential proxy networks, they appear as if they are logging in from the same city as their target. “As attackers evolve, the signals we used to trust, like location, are becoming unreliable,” said, Dave Wineman, President of Abadata. “A login from across the world used to be a red flag. Now it can look completely normal. At Abadata, we are constantly evaluating sophisticated, cutting-edge AI technology and the latest in security proto-cols to protect our customers.”

Modern attacks are more easily thwarted by tracking behavior. It’s not about where they originate from, but how they behave. By focusing on behavioral anomalies AI cybersecurity defense system asks, “Does this behavior match how this user normally operates?” instead of simply asking, “Did this login originate in the same place it always does?”

By analyzing patterns such as login timing, access behavior, and system changes, Abadata’s new AI cybersecurity technology can identify subtle deviations that signal a com-promised Microsoft 365 account – even when the attacker appears local and legitimate. This approach has helped detect and stop attacks in minutes–often before any damage is done. It can also automatically identify how the attack started, show exactly what the attacker did and remove anything malicious they left behind.

“As attackers find new ways to blend in, organizations need the right AI security tools that go beyond basic rules and look at the full picture. This new approach to cybersecurity technology marks a shift toward smarter, more proactive protection, helping organizations stay one step ahead in an increasingly complex threat landscape,” added Mr. Wineman

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Abadata Computer Corp. Invited to Technology Assurance Group's 25th Annual Convention Focused on AI-Driven Business Growth

Leading MTSP to Aquire AU strategies to Help Customers Improve Efficiency, Security and Customer Experience.

MICHIGAN – March 2026 – Abadata Computer Corp., a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company has been invited to attend the 25th Annual Technology Assurance Group (TAG) Convention, taking place April 26–28 in Las Vegas – one of the technology industry’s premier events focused on innovation, collaboration, and the future of business technology. This year’s theme, “AI – Embrace, Capitalize, Dominate, Profit,” reflects a pivotal moment for business innovation. Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept – it is actively reshaping how companies operate, serve customers, and compete. For Abadata, attending this milestone event is about one thing: bringing back real-world strategies and technologies that directly improve outcomes for their customers.

“AI isn’t about automation or replacing people,” said Dave Wineman, President of Abadata. “It’s about helping businesses make better decisions, respond faster, and deliver a higher level of service without increasing overhead. Every single business is looking for ways to do more with less, but few are leveraging AI significantly. We have been educating our customers for quite some time and we’re constantly looking for new ways to utilize AI.”

Throughout the convention, Abadata will participate and provide insight during sessions focused on how AI can be applied across service operations, cybersecurity, and internal workflows. A keynote presentation by Matt Mayberry, a two-time Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, will share unique applications and forecasts on how AI can be used as a strategic thought partner – helping leaders think more clearly, identify opportunities faster, and execute with greater confidence.

“Abadata has always focused on helping our customers maximize their profitability and productivity,” added Mr. Wineman. “What excites us about this year’s convention is the emphasis on turning AI into real business outcomes – not just theory, but practical strategies that improve profitability, enhance and protect operations, and elevate the customer experience. We’re excited to teach what we know to others in the industry, while also gaining exclusive, battle-tested insights from other technology leaders.”

“We’re thrilled to have Abadata share their expertise and valuable insight with TAG Members throughout the U.S. and Canada,” said Brian Suerth, President of TAG. “Abadata is at the forefront and our Members have great appreciation and respect for their knowledge.”

Abadata is set to continue its legacy of excellence under its new leadership. Depcinski and Phillip’s dedication to innovation and customer success ensures that businesses of all sizes can rely on Abadata for secure, efficient, and future-ready technology solutions.

For more information, please visit https://www.abadata.com or call 989.883.3411.

Abadata Computer Corp. Secures VoIP Phone systems with latest Cybersecurity Solution

Leading MTSP Protects IT and Voice Networks to Ensure Organizations are properly connected with Customers

MICHIGAN – September 2025 – Abadata Computer Corp., a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that it has launched a new layer of cybersecurity designed to enhance the security of VoIP phone systems for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), non-profits and institutions. With VoIP phones functioning as “minicomputers,” they have become a growing target for cyberattacks, data breaches, and misuse if left unprotected.

One of the most overlooked issues with VoIP is voice quality. Poor call clarity is often the result of organizations failing to prioritize voice data over less critical traffic, like streaming video, online gaming, or music services. Without firewalls that prioritize voice, organizations can experience dropped calls, choppy audio, or lag—serious problems for any company where communication is mission-critical.

“Think of it this way,” added Dave Wineman, President of Abadata. “If your employees are downloading large files, streaming videos for work or fun, or playing online games, that traffic can eat up your Internet bandwidth. Without a high-quality firewall prioritizing voice traffic, it’s no surprise that your VoIP calls sound terrible…not to mention less secure.”

Unlike many providers who overlook this issue, Abadata makes firewalls a mandatory component of every VoIP phone system deployment. This ensures that organizations not only protect themselves from cyber threats but also enjoy crystal-clear call quality, uninterrupted connectivity, and the peace of mind that their communication systems are fully secured.

“Too many businesses still treat their phones like ‘just phones,’ when in reality, they are computers connected to the network. If left unsecured, VoIP phones can become a hacker’s gateway into your entire IT infrastructure,” added Stein.

Abadata’s solution integrates firewalls that are specifically designed to secure both IT and voice networks. This technology ensures VoIP systems are locked down against cyber threats while simultaneously improving voice quality.

With cyberattacks on the rise, organizations can no longer afford to leave any part of their technology environment exposed—including phones. Abadata’s proactive approach guarantees that every VoIP installation is safe, reliable, and future proof.

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SEBEWAING, MI – March 6, 2025 – Abadata Computer Corporation, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP) is excited to announce its leadership transition as Nicki Depcinski and Raymond Phillips officially take ownership of the company. Depcinski, who has been with Abadata since 2019, and Phillips, who joined in 2014 as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), will continue building on the company’s legacy while driving innovation and customer-focused growth.

The transition is the result of a well-planned succession strategy developed by founder Dave Wineman, who remains actively involved in an advisory and ownership capacity. While the transition has been made official the day-to-day operations will remain largely unchanged as Depcinski and Phillips have been integral members of the team for many years. The company will retain its 12-person team, ensuring a seamless experience for the thousands of clients who rely on Abadata for IT solutions, cybersecurity, and automation services.

Unlike sudden ownership changes that can disrupt operations, Abadata’s transition has been gradual and intentional. Depcinski has taken a hands-on approach, overseeing business operations, finance, and legal aspects, while Phillips serves as the company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), spearheading technical strategy and innovation.

“We didn’t just wake up one morning and decide to take over,” said Depcinski. “This has been a thoughtful process, ensuring that every customer who walks through our door continues to receive the same exceptional service and expertise they’ve always known.”

As Abadata moves forward, the company remains committed to helping businesses stay ahead of the ever-evolving technology landscape. With cybersecurity threats growing, Depcinski and Phillips are focused on strengthening security solutions, ensuring that customers are protected from potential risks.

“Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue—it’s imperative to the longevity of our livelihoods,” said Phillips. “Our goal is to continue educating and protecting our clients while integrating advanced automation solutions to make their businesses run smoother and more efficiently.”

With a strong foundation built on word-of-mouth referrals and deep client relationships, Abadata is set to continue its legacy of excellence under its new leadership. Depcinski and Phillip’s dedication to innovation and customer success ensures that businesses of all sizes can rely on Abadata for secure, efficient, and future-ready technology solutions.

For more information, please visit https://www.abadata.com or call 989.883.3411.

Abadata Computer Corp. Introduces Advanced Data
Discovery and Classification
Solutions to Reduce Compliance and Cybersecurity
Risk for Their Customers

Leading MTSP to Aquire AU strategies to Help Customers Improve Efficiency, Security and Customer Experience.

MICHIGAN – April 2026 – Abadata Computer Corp., a leading Managed Technology Services Provider (MTSP), announced today the company has expanded their data discovery and classification solutions designed to help customers’ identify sensitive information, reduce unnecessary exposure, and strengthen compliance. As businesses generate more data than ever before, most organizations have lost track of what data they actually have – and who has access to it. Abadata is now offering advanced data discovery and classification solutions designed to help organizations regain visibility, reduce risk, and enhance compliance.

The reality for many organizations is simple: data grows quietly over time. Employee and customer names, financial records, medical information, contracts, credentials, and internal communications accumulate across email systems, cloud storage platforms, CRM systems, laptops, SharePoint, OneDrive, Box, Salesforce, and local devices. Yet very few companies pause to ask a critical question: “Do we truly know where our sensitive data lives – and who can see it?”

This lack of organization opens up massive vulnerabilities that are completely unnecessary. “Most users only need about one percent of the permissions they actually are grant-ed,” said Dave Wineman, President of Abadata. “But because data keeps growing and access is rarely reviewed, organizations end up exposing far more to potential threats than they realize.”

Data classification begins with discovery – identifying which information exists across an organization’s IT environment. From there, it categorizes data by sensitivity level, whether it’s public, internal, confidential, regulated, or highly restricted. This is particularly critical for industries such as healthcare, financial services, government, public safety, and criminal justice – where regulatory oversight is strict and penalties for non-compliance can be severe.

For regulated industries, improper data access can carry significant penalties. For ex-ample, under HIPAA regulations, violations can range from relatively minor fines in unavoidable situations to penalties exceeding $1 million in cases of willful negligence. Compliance risk is only part of the equation. These errors often happen unintentionally, as companies prioritize collaboration and efficiency. “The default mindset is to give broad access so work can move quickly. While that’s well-intentioned, it creates unnecessary risk, especially as data continues to grow,” added President Wineman.

The rise of artificial intelligence tools adds another layer of urgency to this issue. AI tools operate based on existing permissions. So, if an employee has access to sensitive in-formation, AI can surface it instantly. “Even though it may seem efficient to give AI access, do you want your staff to be able to ask AI how much the owner is being compensated?” commented Wineman. If access controls aren’t structured properly, sensitive information can be-come searchable and visible when it shouldn’t be.

Many organizations treat their most sensitive company data with few guardrails. It’s not about distrust of staff, it’s about responsible protection. Modern data discovery and classification solutions should provide organizations with structured visibility into their environments. The best processes identify where sensitive data resides, evaluates who has access to it, and aligns permissions with regulatory and operational requirements. By applying the Principle of Least Privilege, granting access only to those who truly need it, organizations significantly reduce exposure, while gaining access to the wild improvements that AI can bring.

“We’re thrilled to have Abadata share their expertise and valuable insight with TAG Members throughout the U.S. and Canada,” said Brian Suerth, President of TAG. “Abadata is at the forefront and our Members have great appreciation and respect for their knowledge.”

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Abadata Computer Corp. Urges Business Owners to Prepare for October 14, 2025 and Avoid a Costly IT Crisis

The Windows 10 Deadline is Approaching Fast - Are You Ready?

MICHIGAN – June 6, 2025 – Abadata Computer Corp., a leading managed technology ser-vices provider (MTSP), is encouraging business owners to prepare now for the upcoming end-of-life for Windows 10. Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) that utilize Windows 10 to support their infrastructure will be affected by this on October 14, 2025, and businesses without a plan will be compromised. Starting on that date, Microsoft will officially discontinue all support for the operating system, meaning no more security updates, no feature enhancements, and no technical support. This means organizations will be exposed to secu-rity leaks, teams relying on obsolete tools and no ability for anyone to assist.

“If your organization is running Windows 10 after the deadline, you’re gambling with your security, performance, and productivity,” said Dave Wineman, President at Abadata. While technology will still function, it will degrade on an accelerated schedule. First, security vulnerabilities will go unpatched, leaving systems wide open to modern cyberattacks. Next, no technical support will be available from Microsoft. No feature or performance updates will be provided, and many organizations may find themselves unable to run critical software or interface with updated platforms, due to incompatibility issues.

“This is where a proactive technology provider like Abadata is invaluable,” said Wineman. “We manage our customers’ technology 24x7 and help them plan for obsolescence, so they are always secure, supported, and productive. This helps avoid large capital expenditures and maintains productivity across teams and systems. If your current provider hasn’t already started talking to you about a Windows 10 transition, that’s a red flag.”

The biggest surprise for many Windows users is that much of the hardware (aka computers, laptops, servers, etc.) made more than 3-5 years ago will not meet the minimum system requirements for upgrading to Windows 11. This will force many organizations into large, unexpected capital expenditures, especially if they want to keep their teams busy.

“This isn’t just a software update. Most older desktops, laptops, and servers will simply not be compatible with Windows 11,” added Wineman. “So, if you’ve been trying to stretch your hardware lifecycle just a little longer—you’re officially out of runway.”

The team at Abadata is helping businesses to plan for this transition by following a 4-Step Plan:

1. Determine Windows 11 Compatibility for All Hardware: Abadata strongly advises organizations to evaluate their current hardware to determine Windows 11 compatibility.

2. Develop a roadmap for replacing outdated devices: By taking the time to do this ahead of the deadline, organizations will seamlessly operate.

3. Avoid DIY upgrades: Organizations that forget to plan are often tempted to “do-it-yourself” upgrades, which can result in total data loss, system instability or voiding their cybersecurity insurance.

4. Partner with Abadata: We recommend you work with a certified managed technology services provider like Abadata. The company is ISO 27001 Compliant. Only a handful of providers in the U.S. and Canada are compliant.

While Microsoft will make Windows 11 software freely available, upgrading isn’t as simple as clicking a button. Abadata encourages all existing customers and local businesses to start evaluating their technology infrastructure immediately, rather than wait until the last minute when inventory and support resources may be scarce.

“If you’re running on outdated machines and aging servers, this is the moment to invest in your long-term efficiency,” Wineman concluded. “The older your hardware is, the slower, less secure, and more expensive it becomes to maintain. Let’s use this deadline as an opportunity to upgrade wisely.”

Abadata Eliminates the Top IT Concerns for Small to Mid-Sized Business Owners

Leading MTSP Raises the Bar for All Technology Providers

MICHIGAN – October 2025 - Abadata, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced new initiatives aimed at eliminating the top IT concerns facing small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). By focusing on reinvestment and client-first solutions, Abadata continues to set the standard for how technology providers deliver value, security, and long-term growth to their customers.

“Small business owners wear many hats, but IT shouldn’t be one of them,” said Dave Wineman, President of Abadata. “We’ve designed our solutions to take the worry out of technology so owners can focus on growth, not on system downtime or security risks.” Most SMB owners are deeply aware of the obstacles standing betweenthem and scalable, efficient growth. Abadata has made it their mission to address these pain points directly:

• Cybersecurity Threats – Small businesses are prime targets for hackers because criminals know they often lack the defenses of larger enterprises. Threats like phishing, ransomware, and data breaches can cripple a company overnight. Abadata puts enterprise-grade cybersecurity into the hands of SMBs, combining advanced monitoring with layered protections to ensureattacks are stopped before they cause damage.

• Budget Constraints – Many small businesses try to stretch outdated equipment or patch together free tools because they think proper IT is out of reach. The result is hidden costs in downtime, inefficiency, and vulnerability. Abadata helps level the playing field by turning unpredictable IT spending into affordable, fixed monthly services that reduce waste and protect budgets.

• Lack of IT Expertise – Most managed services providers do not have the necessary IT expertise to meet the demands of their customers. Abadata has made tremendous investments in people and technology so organizations can finally receive what they should be paying.

• Technology Integration & Scalability – Growth often exposes cracks in outdated systems. New tools don’t integrate well with legacy setups, creating bottlenecks and frustration. Abadata designs IT roadmaps that future-proof businesses, ensuring systems are not only compatible today but can scale seamlessly as the company expands.

• Data Management & Recovery – A single data loss event, from hardware failure, natural disaster, or cyberattacks can be devastating for a business. Abadata provides robust backup and disaster recovery solutions that ensure business continuity, allowing clients to get back up and running quickly no matter what happens.

“Small business owners are right to feel frustrated with how complex IT has become,” stated Mr. Wineman. “Too many MSPs just ‘keep the lights on’ instead of showing clients how IT can actively help them make more money, save money, and scale smarter. At Abadata, we hold ourselves to a higher standard because our clients deserve technology that truly drives their success.”

Following recent growth initiatives, Abadata has doubled down on reinvestments into cutting-edge solutions, advanced training for their staff, and new cybersecurity frameworks. This focus ensures clients not only stay protected but also gain a competitive advantage in their markets.

“Every dollar we reinvest is about one thing: delivering more value to our customers,” added Wineman. “We know organizations don’t want another vendor–they want a true partner who helps them simplify technology and grow their business.”