Industry News
Stay informed with the latest IT industry news, cybersecurity updates, and technology trends — curated for Gulf Coast businesses by WITTCO.
Ransomware attacks have surged dramatically in 2025, with small and mid-sized businesses bearing the brunt. Here's what you need to know and how to protect your organization.
Read: Ransomware Attacks Surge 75% in 2025 — What SMBs Need to Know
Microsoft has rolled out significant new Copilot AI features specifically designed for small business users, making enterprise-grade AI accessible to organizations of all sizes.
Read: Microsoft Copilot Expands AI Features for Small Business Users
The FCC has issued new cybersecurity requirements for telecommunications providers that will impact how businesses manage their phone systems and internet services.
Read: FCC Mandates New Cybersecurity Standards for Telecom Providers
A new industry report projects that small business cloud spending will double within the next two years as more companies migrate critical operations to cloud platforms.
Read: Cloud Spending by Small Businesses Expected to Double by 2027
Louisiana has enacted updated data privacy legislation that expands requirements for how businesses collect, store, and protect consumer data.
Read: Louisiana Passes Updated Data Privacy Law Affecting All Businesses
Major fiber optic expansion projects across the Gulf Coast are bringing high-speed internet to previously underserved rural communities and small towns.
Read: Gulf Coast Fiber Expansion Brings Faster Internet to Rural Areas
Security researchers warn that AI-generated phishing emails have become so sophisticated that even trained professionals struggle to identify them.
Read: AI-Powered Phishing Attacks Now Nearly Indistinguishable from Real Emails
The CMMC 2.0 compliance deadline is approaching fast, and many government contractors in the Gulf Coast region are scrambling to meet the requirements.
Read: CMMC 2.0 Compliance Deadline Approaches for Government Contractors