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🎉 Y’all, it’s 2025, and I’m already up to my ears in black-eyed peas, cornbread, and greens—Southern luck doesn’t make itself! Wishing y’all a year full of laughter, love, and a sprinkle of sass. 🐾💙 Happy New Year! – 𝘋𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘦 #2DogDigital #NewYear2025 #SmallBusinessOwners #SouthernCharm

Well, can you believe it’s the last day of 2024? Digit and I have been busy sniffin’ out the top cybersecurity predictions for 2025. 🐾 From AI-powered threats to ransomware tricks, we’ve got the lowdown on what SMBs need to know to stay ahead of those cyber varmints. Don’t go into the new year unprepared—head on over to the blog and get the scoop: https://lnkd.in/eTyufA_i Here’s to a safe and secure 2025, y’all! 🎉 Let’s make it the best year yet. 🐾 #NewYear2025 #CybersecurityPredictions #CyberSecurity #AI #Ransomware #TechTrends #SmallBusiness

🎄 Well, darlings, from our cozy corner to yours, the 2 Dog Digital family wishes you a holiday season wrapped in joy, sprinkled with laughter, and, of course, secured against any Grinch-like cyber threats! Digit and I have made our list, checked it twice, and ensured everyone’s tech is both naughty-proof and nice. Meanwhile, this dynamic duo—Ami DePierro and Rich DePierro—are spreading the cheer, looking picture-perfect by the tree. ❤️ So, whether you're indulging in holiday cookies, opening presents, or just enjoying the peace of the day, know that we're here, always a bark away when you need us. Stay merry, stay safe, and remember—reindeer games are fun, but unsecured Wi-Fi isn’t. 😉 🐾 💙Wags & holiday snuggles, Dottie the Blue Scottie 🎅 #MerryChristmas #2DogDigital #HolidayCheer #DTR

🎄 Well, sugar, it’s Christmas Eve, and while y’all are sipping cocoa and counting down to Santa’s big debut, I’ve got a little holiday treat for you! Have you ever noticed how much tech sneaks its way into your favorite Christmas movies? From Kevin’s booby traps in Home Alone to the Grinch’s techy gadgets (Max is the real MVP, let’s be honest), there’s plenty of IT magic to go around. We put together a festive blog showcasing how technology plays a starring role in some holiday classics—and what lessons we can learn from them (hint: it’s not just about Wi-Fi for your smart tree lights). Hop on over, grab a cup of cheer, and enjoy the read! 🎅✨ https://lnkd.in/eibAAHTw Happy Holidays, Dottie 🐾💙🎅 #Christmaseve #HolidaySeason #Techinmovies #TechTalk #SmallBusinessTip #Cybersecurity

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲—𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐢𝐭, 𝐲’𝐚𝐥𝐥! SuperOps has named 2 Dog Digital 𝐌𝐒𝐏 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, and this Southern pup is waggin’ her tail with pride! 💙💚 A big thank you to SuperOps for the recognition and to our amazing community who keeps us inspired every day. Whether it’s IT solutions or social sass, we’re here to make an impact—and have a little fun while we’re at it. P.S. Digit says it’s because of him. 𝘉𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵. 😉 #Cybersecurity #MSP #TechAwards #SocialMediaSuccess #MSPMarketing #TechLeadership #SmallBusinessSupport #TechCommunity #VeteranOwned #ITSolutions #WomenInTech #BusinessGrowth #ITSupport

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲—𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐢𝐭, 𝐲’𝐚𝐥𝐥! SuperOps has named 2 Dog Digital 𝐌𝐒𝐏 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, and this Southern pup is waggin’ her tail with pride! 💙💚 A big thank you to SuperOps for the recognition and to our amazing community who keeps us inspired every day. Whether it’s IT solutions or social sass, we’re here to make an impact—and have a little fun while we’re at it. P.S. Digit says it’s because of him. 𝘉𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵. 😉 #Cybersecurity #MSP #TechAwards #SocialMediaSuccess #MSPMarketing #TechLeadership #SmallBusinessSupport #TechCommunity #VeteranOwned #ITSolutions #WomenInTech #BusinessGrowth #ITSupport

❄️ Well, butter my biscuit and call me frosty—winter’s here, and she’s got no mercy for your IT systems! 🧊 From power outages to fried servers, don’t let Old Man Winter sneak up on your business. Lucky for you, Digit’s barked out a no-nonsense guide to keep your tech safe, sound, and running smooth no matter how deep the snow gets. Grab a warm cup of cocoa and give it a read. Trust me, you’ll thank us when the power stays on and your data stays snug as a pup in a heated bed. 🐾 👇 Read the full blog below and admire the gorgeous photo of my winter walk because I make snow look good! 😉❄️ Stay warm and winter-proof, friends—Dottie’s got her eye on ya! #WinterPrepadeness #ITInfastructure #SmallBusiness #TechTips

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁? 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: 𝗪𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗱. 🐾 December had the 2 Dog Digital crew running like reindeer, spreading cheer, making connections, and giving back. Here’s where we’ve been: 🎄 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: • Leads One Christmas Party: Closing out the year with our networking group at City Club. •. City Club Raleigh Hero Club Farewell: A heartfelt send-off with veterans, sharing memories and planning for the future. • North Carolina Veteran's Business Association Holiday Party: Celebrating the strength of the veteran business community. • Purposed Networking - Raleigh, NC Social & Breakfast: Two events, double the opportunities to connect and collaborate. 💼 𝗔𝗺𝗶 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: • Women in Leadership Coffees: Two uplifting meet-ups—excited to host these at Birdies in January! • Triangle Women’s Mastermind: A powerful session with women leaders making waves with a non-profit that our Director of Operations Ami DePierro co-founded • Gabi’s Open House: Visiting a nonprofit we proudly support, Gabi's - Powered by Special Abilities • Women in Leadership Holiday Party: Closing the year with inspiring women and holiday cheer. • Wine Club Dinner: Sharing a bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and toasting great company. • Toys for Tots Drop-Off: Giving kids a little extra magic this season with toys donated by City Club Members 🎉 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻: • Grinch Run: Steps, smiles, and holiday spirit—Grinch-proof. • Veteran Birthday: Celebrating a fellow veteran with cake by TWM co-founder Karen Atiles, ICF PCC. • The Breakfast Club Night: Just some friends reliving the classics. • Stopping by to see our friend Peter Gourri ICF-IAC-CMI-CILEX ring the bell for the Raleigh Rotary. 🐾 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 • Dogwood Country Club Networking: Thanks to David Forrest for hosting a great event. • Holiday Luncheon with John Bianchi, Justin Clayton, and other Link Raleigh members at Capital Grille From farewells to fresh starts, we’re ready to roll into 2025 with tails wagging and businesses thriving. Here’s to connections, community, and a bright new year! 🐕 #Networking #HolidaySeason #DTR #SmallBusiness #Philanthropy #ToysForTots Rich DePierro Andy Nilson, MBA Jay Dunbar Todd Harris Angela Y. León 👓 Michelle Doeffinger Lisa Zilli Jessica Cunningham, J.D. Irena Davydova-Forquer Emelie Flink Patscot Sophia Griffies Judith Naegely, CPFA® Kellie L. Bradley Maria Copp Kristen Mackintosh Mary Chen, M.S. CGBP Cherelle James Susan Beavers Liz Miller Jessica Abreu Jessica Urbanski Eva Kang Tammy Loza.

At 2 Dog Digital, community and service aren’t just words—they’re values we live by. This month, our Director of Operations, Ami DePierro, proudly represented us as she delivered donations for Toys for Tots. This effort wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible generosity of City Club Raleigh members and the leadership of Emelie Flink Patscot, their fantastic Director of Member Experience, who helped coordinate this project. As a former Marine and active member of City Club Raleigh’s philanthropy and veterans committees, Ami is proud to lead by example in giving back to the community. At 2 Dog Digital, we believe in supporting the communities we serve—whether through reliable IT or heartfelt acts of kindness. #ToysForTots #VeteranOwned #GivingBack #2DogDigital #CommunityMatters

𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲—𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁! 🐾” Well, bless my tail! We were thrilled when Richard shared this gem a few years ago: 💬 “𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘔𝘈𝘡𝘐𝘕𝘎! 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩—𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘯𝘰 𝘧𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 2 𝘋𝘰𝘨 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭! 𝘏𝘐𝘎𝘏𝘓𝘠 𝘙𝘌𝘊𝘖𝘔𝘔𝘌𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘋!” And guess what, sugar? That’s still true today! From solving complex tech challenges to safeguarding businesses against the latest cybersecurity threats, we’re here to help. Curious about what 2024 taught us in cybersecurity? Check out our latest blog for key lessons and tips to keep your business safe in 2025. 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/e3PSmdCJ #CyberSecuritySolutions #TechExperts #CustomerFirst #CyberWatchdog #2024InReview #2DogDottie