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Crumbacher Connect

Crumbacher Connect

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Crumbacher Connect explores the technology conversations shaping modern business. From Managed IT and cybersecurity to cloud services and emerging IT trends, each episode breaks down real-world challenges, industry shifts, and the decisions companies face every day. Stay informed, stay prepared, and stay connected to the ideas driving the future of technology. Connect with us: Website link: https://crubsy.com/ Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/TeamCrumbacher/ LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crumbacher-business-systems/Crumbacher Economics
Episodes
  • Types of Managed Services Your Office Needs Before Everything Breaks
    Oct 14 2026

    Your copier stops printing. Calls keep dropping. Shared files crawl. Suddenly, every vendor has an explanation, but nobody owns the problem.


    This episode breaks down the types of managed services that keep your office technology working together, from help desk support and network administration to cybersecurity, cloud backups, managed print, hosted VoIP, and security cameras.


    Discover how disconnected support creates delays, why vendor coordination matters, and what to look for when choosing a managed services partner.


    We also explore how one accountable technology team can help your staff spend less time chasing fixes and more time handling bids, invoices, approvals, and customer requests.


    If your office runs on technology, knowing who owns each part of the system can make all the difference.


    Read more: https://crubsy.com/types-of-managed-it-services


    Connect with us:

    Website link: https://crubsy.com/

    Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/TeamCrumbacher/

    LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crumbacher-business-systems/

    YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamCrumbacher

    Ivan Shkirev on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shkirev/

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    2 mins
  • Staff Augmentation vs Managed Services: Extra Hands or Real IT Ownership?
    Oct 14 2026

    Staff augmentation vs managed services can determine whether your IT runs on clear accountability or constant follow-ups. One model adds people to your existing team. The other puts recurring IT responsibilities, from monitoring and backups to support and security, under ongoing management.


    In this episode, we break down the cost differences, the risks of relying on one IT person, and the value of having a dedicated lead technician backed by a wider team.


    We also explore how New Mexico businesses can handle vendor issues, protect daily operations, and scale their technology without building every IT role internally. Get a practical framework for choosing the right support model with Crumbacher.


    Read more: https://crubsy.com/staff-augmentation-vs-managed-services


    Connect with us:

    Website link: https://crubsy.com/

    Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/TeamCrumbacher/

    LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crumbacher-business-systems/

    YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamCrumbacher

    Ivan Shkirev on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shkirev/

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    2 mins
  • Break-Fix vs Managed Services: Stop Chasing The Same IT Problems
    Sep 14 2026

    Break-fix vs managed services comes down to what happens after the first IT problem hits. Reactive support can fix the immediate issue, but recurring printer failures, VoIP problems, workstation lockups, and application issues can keep pulling employees away from their work.


    This episode looks at how support models affect response times, vendor coordination, security, backups, and daily operations.


    You’ll also learn practical steps for reviewing recent tickets, mapping critical workflows, and moving toward a managed IT planning model without replacing everything at once.


    Read more: https://crubsy.com/managed-service-vs-break-fix


    Connect with us:

    Website link: https://crubsy.com/

    Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/TeamCrumbacher/

    LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crumbacher-business-systems/

    YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamCrumbacher

    Ivan Shkirev on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shkirev/

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    2 mins
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