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Inside the CISO Stack: What’s Changing in 2026

For years, a new threat meant a new product: endpoint protection, privileged access management, another API gateway. That built tool sprawl, not security. Now, 82% of detections involve no malware at all, just stolen credentials and valid sessions that walk past defenses built for a different attacker.

This TechnologyAdvice report, sponsored by FusionAuth, shows why CISOs are consolidating around identity instead of adding another dashboard. Inside, you'll find:

Why 93% of organizations are reevaluating their identity infrastructure
How AI agents are becoming first-class identities that need their own governance
What separates a resilient architecture from a pile of point solutions
Why 72% now rank machine identity support as a top platform requirement

A practical read for leaders rebuilding trust from the ground up.

The Smart Guide to Implementing Risk-Based MFA That Customers Won’t Hate

Most authentication systems treat every login as equally suspicious, or equally safe. Neither is accurate, and the gap shows up as breaches: stolen credentials are still behind 22% of all incidents, even at organizations running MFA.

This guide walks product, security, and engineering teams through scoring risk in real time, so only genuinely risky logins get a second challenge. Inside, you'll learn:

The risk signals that flag a real threat, from impossible travel to unrecognized devices
How to build a three-tier policy so low-risk sessions pass through untouched
Where step-up authentication and self-service recovery belong in your flow
Why deployment flexibility protects your risk engine as compliance rules evolve

Built for teams securing millions of consumer accounts, not a few thousand employees.

Experience the Bicom Systems Difference

Bicom Systems has spent over 20 years building a unified communications platform designed around one goal: helping partners grow their own brand, not Bicom's. That means white-label control, flexible pricing for higher margins, and a support team invested in your success.

Inside the full brochure, see what that looks like in practice:

A complete suite: PBXware, Contact Center, gloCOM, SERVERware, and sipPROT, built to work together
Cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployment to fit any partner's business model
A Partners Program with dedicated training, resources, and account support
Real partner results, like Nova IX Technologies scaling toward 100,000 extensions

Malcolm Turnbull, Managing Director of Nova IX Technologies: "PBXware is an excellent feature-rich product which is scalable, reliable, and cost effective."

10 Reasons to Partner with Bicom Systems

Building a UC business from the ground up takes years and capital most companies don't have. Buying into someone else's brand caps how far you can grow. Partnering with Bicom Systems gives you a third option: your business, your brand, your way.

Here's what that looks like in practice:

Higher profit margins with pricing you set yourself
One all-in-one platform for PBX, contact center, and UC, so you're not stitching vendors together
Full white-label control over pricing, marketing, and your customer relationships
Flexible deployment (on-site, hosted, or hybrid) and room to scale up or down as you grow
A partner program with training, resources, and in-house support behind every deal

Backed by 20 years of track record, see all 10 reasons partners are choosing Bicom.

What Manufacturers Should Look for in a Modern ERP Platform

Manufacturers are facing growing pressure to improve efficiency, increase visibility, and support growth without adding complexity. As labor constraints, rising costs, and supply chain challenges continue, many organizations are rethinking whether their current systems can support the business moving forward.

In this Nucleus Research report, explore the trends shaping the ERP market and learn what manufacturers should consider when evaluating solutions to support operational performance, automation, and future growth.

You'll learn:

How manufacturers are using ERP to improve operational visibility and coordination
Why automation, AI, and usability are becoming key evaluation criteria
What capabilities help organizations scale without increasing complexity
Which ERP vendors are recognized as market leaders

Whether you're planning a modernization initiative or simply exploring what's changing in the ERP landscape, this report provides valuable insight into what leading manufacturers are looking for in today's ERP platforms.

How Manufacturing ERP Solutions Compare in 2026

Manufacturers evaluating ERP solutions face no shortage of options. As operations become more complex and the need for visibility, automation, and agility grows, choosing the right platform has never been more important.

In this G2 Grid® Report, explore how leading mixed mode ERP solutions compare based on customer satisfaction, market presence, and feedback from real users. The report highlights the platforms manufacturers rely on to support production, supply chain, inventory, quality, and business operations.

You'll learn:

Which ERP solutions are recognized as leaders in the market
How real users rate leading mixed mode ERP platforms
Key capabilities manufacturers should consider during ERP evaluations
How top solutions support complex manufacturing environments

Whether you're actively evaluating ERP systems or planning for future modernization, this report provides valuable insights to help guide your research.

How to Deploy AI on the Shop Floor—and Scale with Confidence

Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to do more with less. Labor shortages, production complexity, supply chain disruption, and rising customer expectations are pushing organizations to explore AI—but success depends on turning operational data into faster, more informed decisions.

In this IDC PeerScape report, discover how manufacturers are using agentic AI to connect people, machines, and data in practical ways that improve productivity, decision-making, and operational resilience.

You’ll learn how to:

Turn disconnected data into real-time insights and actions
Help frontline teams make faster, more informed decisions
Improve production, scheduling, and resource utilization
Automate quality and operational workflows

Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or looking to expand existing initiatives, this report offers practical examples and guidance from manufacturers already putting these technologies to work.

What Manufacturers Should Look for in a Modern ERP Platform

Manufacturers are facing growing pressure to improve efficiency, increase visibility, and support growth without adding complexity. As labor constraints, rising costs, and supply chain challenges continue, many organizations are rethinking whether their current systems can support the business moving forward.

In this Nucleus Research report, explore the trends shaping the ERP market and learn what manufacturers should consider when evaluating solutions to support operational performance, automation, and future growth.

You'll learn:

How manufacturers are using ERP to improve operational visibility and coordination
Why automation, AI, and usability are becoming key evaluation criteria
What capabilities help organizations scale without increasing complexity
Which ERP vendors are recognized as market leaders

Whether you're planning a modernization initiative or simply exploring what's changing in the ERP landscape, this report provides valuable insight into what leading manufacturers are looking for in today's ERP platforms.

How Manufacturing ERP Solutions Compare in 2026

Manufacturers evaluating ERP solutions face no shortage of options. As operations become more complex and the need for visibility, automation, and agility grows, choosing the right platform has never been more important.

In this G2 Grid® Report, explore how leading mixed mode ERP solutions compare based on customer satisfaction, market presence, and feedback from real users. The report highlights the platforms manufacturers rely on to support production, supply chain, inventory, quality, and business operations.

You'll learn:

Which ERP solutions are recognized as leaders in the market
How real users rate leading mixed mode ERP platforms
Key capabilities manufacturers should consider during ERP evaluations
How top solutions support complex manufacturing environments

Whether you're actively evaluating ERP systems or planning for future modernization, this report provides valuable insights to help guide your research.

How to Deploy AI on the Shop Floor—and Scale with Confidence

Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to do more with less. Labor shortages, production complexity, supply chain disruption, and rising customer expectations are pushing organizations to explore AI—but success depends on turning operational data into faster, more informed decisions.

In this IDC PeerScape report, discover how manufacturers are using agentic AI to connect people, machines, and data in practical ways that improve productivity, decision-making, and operational resilience.

You’ll learn how to:

Turn disconnected data into real-time insights and actions
Help frontline teams make faster, more informed decisions
Improve production, scheduling, and resource utilization
Automate quality and operational workflows

Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or looking to expand existing initiatives, this report offers practical examples and guidance from manufacturers already putting these technologies to work.

How to Deploy AI on the Shop Floor—and Scale with Confidence

Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to do more with less. Labor shortages, production complexity, supply chain disruption, and rising customer expectations are pushing organizations to explore AI—but success depends on turning operational data into faster, more informed decisions.

In this IDC PeerScape report, discover how manufacturers are using agentic AI to connect people, machines, and data in practical ways that improve productivity, decision-making, and operational resilience.

You’ll learn how to:

Turn disconnected data into real-time insights and actions
Help frontline teams make faster, more informed decisions
Improve production, scheduling, and resource utilization
Automate quality and operational workflows

Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or looking to expand existing initiatives, this report offers practical examples and guidance from manufacturers already putting these technologies to work.

How Manufacturing ERP Solutions Compare in 2026

Manufacturers evaluating ERP solutions face no shortage of options. As operations become more complex and the need for visibility, automation, and agility grows, choosing the right platform has never been more important.

In this G2 Grid® Report, explore how leading mixed mode ERP solutions compare based on customer satisfaction, market presence, and feedback from real users. The report highlights the platforms manufacturers rely on to support production, supply chain, inventory, quality, and business operations.

You'll learn:

Which ERP solutions are recognized as leaders in the market
How real users rate leading mixed mode ERP platforms
Key capabilities manufacturers should consider during ERP evaluations
How top solutions support complex manufacturing environments

Whether you're actively evaluating ERP systems or planning for future modernization, this report provides valuable insights to help guide your research.

What Manufacturers Should Look for in a Modern ERP Platform

Manufacturers are facing growing pressure to improve efficiency, increase visibility, and support growth without adding complexity. As labor constraints, rising costs, and supply chain challenges continue, many organizations are rethinking whether their current systems can support the business moving forward.

In this Nucleus Research report, explore the trends shaping the ERP market and learn what manufacturers should consider when evaluating solutions to support operational performance, automation, and future growth.

You'll learn:

How manufacturers are using ERP to improve operational visibility and coordination
Why automation, AI, and usability are becoming key evaluation criteria
What capabilities help organizations scale without increasing complexity
Which ERP vendors are recognized as market leaders

Whether you're planning a modernization initiative or simply exploring what's changing in the ERP landscape, this report provides valuable insight into what leading manufacturers are looking for in today's ERP platforms.

The All-in-One Platform for HVAC and Plumbing Pros

Discover how WEX Field Service Management helps HVAC and plumbing companies grow the business, manage technicians, and get paid faster, all from one connected platform.

Trade businesses using WEX FSM report a 45-50% increase in operational capacity and a 95% customer satisfaction rating. One Andersen Heating and Cooling client nearly tripled their average ticket sale after switching from paper carbon-copy invoices to live, real-time invoicing.

Why HVAC and plumbing pros choose WEX FSM:

Streamlined scheduling that eliminates double-bookings and routes technicians more efficiently
Instant on-site payments, so you stop chasing invoices and accept cards or financing from the mobile app
Enhanced fleet visibility by combining fuel card data with GPS tracking to reduce waste
Professional, digital proposals customers can approve with a single tap
Automated maintenance plans that build recurring revenue and remind you when to visit

How Top HVAC and Plumbing Contractors Are Protecting Margin in 2026

Labor shortages, rising equipment costs, and slow-paying customers are squeezing margin across HVAC and plumbing. This report breaks down what separates resilient, high-performing contractors from the rest, backed by fresh industry data on operations, cash flow, financing, and fleet management.

Whether you run a five-truck shop or a regional service business, the pressure is the same: do more with a shrinking labor pool while customer expectations keep rising. This report shows the specific, measurable moves top contractors are making to protect profitability in 2026.

Download the report to see:

Why 52% of service businesses still operate manually, and the productivity cost of it
How to turn a 30-60 day payment cycle into same-day cash collection
Why point-of-sale financing increases close rates and average ticket size
How GPS-enabled fleet tracking can cut fuel costs by an average of 16%
The KPIs top-performing contractors track to stay ahead of the competition