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This Is How IT Fails 

September 12, 20253 min read

Let me tell you the truth about IT problems.

They don’t show up on slow Mondays when everyone’s in a good mood. They hit at the exact moment you can’t afford them, when you’re about to close a deal, present to a big client, or process a week’s worth of orders in one night.

It’s like Murphy’s Law got a computer science degree.

The reality is, most companies treat their IT like a fire extinguisher. It’s there… somewhere. They hope they’ll never need it. They don’t think about it until the smoke is already pouring out of the server room.

We don’t gamble like that. We treat IT like it’s the oxygen your business breathes … because when it’s gone, nothing else matters.

Step 1: Find the Weak Links Before They Find You

Imagine a bridge you drive over every day. It’s fine… until one day, with no warning, it isn’t. The cracks were always there. You just didn’t notice.

That’s your IT infrastructure right now.

Here’s where to look for cracks:

  • Server Load & Capacity → Your servers are like the bridge supports. If they can’t handle heavy traffic without buckling, they’re a liability. Measure load. Forecast demand. Upgrade before you’re on the evening news.

  • Network Speed → A slow network is like a highway with potholes. It doesn’t matter how nice your car is, you’ll still crawl along. Identify bottlenecks, latency, and connectivity issues.

  • Data Storage → Storing your business’s lifeblood on slow, cramped storage is like keeping cash in a locked box… at the bottom of a well. Make it fast, organized, and expandable.

Step 2: Upgrade Before You’re Forced To

Waiting for a failure to justify an upgrade is like waiting for a heart attack to start eating better. It’s stupid, and it’s expensive.

  • Hardware → More RAM. Faster drives. New processors. This is horsepower for your business. You either have enough to win the race… or you don’t.

  • Software → Old software is a thief in disguise. It steals speed, security, and stability. Update it, automate it, or replace it.

  • Scalability → Your business is either growing or dying. If your systems can’t double capacity without breaking, you’re planning to fail.

Step 3: Lock Every Door

When demand spikes, hackers notice. They’re like burglars cruising the neighborhood looking for open windows.

  • Security Protocols → Multi-factor authentication, firewalls, patched systems. If it sounds “paranoid,” you’re doing it right.

  • Employee Training → Most breaches don’t happen because of some evil genius hacker … they happen because Bob in Accounting clicked a bad link.

  • Backups → If you haven’t tested your backup in the last month, you don’t have a backup. You have a fantasy.

Step 4: Watch It Like a Hawk

A problem caught early is a problem that doesn’t make the news.

  • Real-Time Monitoring → Instant alerts that tell you when something’s off, before users notice.

  • Support Readiness → A team that can jump on any issue right now, not “after lunch.”

We’ve helped clients grow year over year without an IT meltdown because we’ve built systems that are boring… in the best way possible. They just work. All the time.

Here’s the move: If you want to stop guessing and start knowing your systems can handle anything, let’s talk.

Joe Ruskey is the owner and CEO of Dependable Solutions, a consulting firm that provides cybersecurity, network, and business solutions to clients across various sectors. Joe earned multiple certifications in cybersecurity from Coursera, and has strong skills in new business development and networking. His core competencies include strategic planning, project management, risk assessment, and problem-solving. Joe is also a passionate Rotary leader and has served as the District Governor and the Foundation Chair of Rotary District 6250, where he oversaw and supported the humanitarian and community projects of over 60 clubs in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Joe's mission is to help clients and his community achieve their goals and overcome their challenges with the help of technology and collaboration. Joe values integrity, service, and excellence, and brings diverse perspectives and experiences to the teams he works.

Joe Ruskey

Joe Ruskey is the owner and CEO of Dependable Solutions, a consulting firm that provides cybersecurity, network, and business solutions to clients across various sectors. Joe earned multiple certifications in cybersecurity from Coursera, and has strong skills in new business development and networking. His core competencies include strategic planning, project management, risk assessment, and problem-solving. Joe is also a passionate Rotary leader and has served as the District Governor and the Foundation Chair of Rotary District 6250, where he oversaw and supported the humanitarian and community projects of over 60 clubs in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Joe's mission is to help clients and his community achieve their goals and overcome their challenges with the help of technology and collaboration. Joe values integrity, service, and excellence, and brings diverse perspectives and experiences to the teams he works.

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This Is How IT Fails 

September 12, 20253 min read

Let me tell you the truth about IT problems.

They don’t show up on slow Mondays when everyone’s in a good mood. They hit at the exact moment you can’t afford them, when you’re about to close a deal, present to a big client, or process a week’s worth of orders in one night.

It’s like Murphy’s Law got a computer science degree.

The reality is, most companies treat their IT like a fire extinguisher. It’s there… somewhere. They hope they’ll never need it. They don’t think about it until the smoke is already pouring out of the server room.

We don’t gamble like that. We treat IT like it’s the oxygen your business breathes … because when it’s gone, nothing else matters.

Step 1: Find the Weak Links Before They Find You

Imagine a bridge you drive over every day. It’s fine… until one day, with no warning, it isn’t. The cracks were always there. You just didn’t notice.

That’s your IT infrastructure right now.

Here’s where to look for cracks:

  • Server Load & Capacity → Your servers are like the bridge supports. If they can’t handle heavy traffic without buckling, they’re a liability. Measure load. Forecast demand. Upgrade before you’re on the evening news.

  • Network Speed → A slow network is like a highway with potholes. It doesn’t matter how nice your car is, you’ll still crawl along. Identify bottlenecks, latency, and connectivity issues.

  • Data Storage → Storing your business’s lifeblood on slow, cramped storage is like keeping cash in a locked box… at the bottom of a well. Make it fast, organized, and expandable.

Step 2: Upgrade Before You’re Forced To

Waiting for a failure to justify an upgrade is like waiting for a heart attack to start eating better. It’s stupid, and it’s expensive.

  • Hardware → More RAM. Faster drives. New processors. This is horsepower for your business. You either have enough to win the race… or you don’t.

  • Software → Old software is a thief in disguise. It steals speed, security, and stability. Update it, automate it, or replace it.

  • Scalability → Your business is either growing or dying. If your systems can’t double capacity without breaking, you’re planning to fail.

Step 3: Lock Every Door

When demand spikes, hackers notice. They’re like burglars cruising the neighborhood looking for open windows.

  • Security Protocols → Multi-factor authentication, firewalls, patched systems. If it sounds “paranoid,” you’re doing it right.

  • Employee Training → Most breaches don’t happen because of some evil genius hacker … they happen because Bob in Accounting clicked a bad link.

  • Backups → If you haven’t tested your backup in the last month, you don’t have a backup. You have a fantasy.

Step 4: Watch It Like a Hawk

A problem caught early is a problem that doesn’t make the news.

  • Real-Time Monitoring → Instant alerts that tell you when something’s off, before users notice.

  • Support Readiness → A team that can jump on any issue right now, not “after lunch.”

We’ve helped clients grow year over year without an IT meltdown because we’ve built systems that are boring… in the best way possible. They just work. All the time.

Here’s the move: If you want to stop guessing and start knowing your systems can handle anything, let’s talk.

Joe Ruskey is the owner and CEO of Dependable Solutions, a consulting firm that provides cybersecurity, network, and business solutions to clients across various sectors. Joe earned multiple certifications in cybersecurity from Coursera, and has strong skills in new business development and networking. His core competencies include strategic planning, project management, risk assessment, and problem-solving. Joe is also a passionate Rotary leader and has served as the District Governor and the Foundation Chair of Rotary District 6250, where he oversaw and supported the humanitarian and community projects of over 60 clubs in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Joe's mission is to help clients and his community achieve their goals and overcome their challenges with the help of technology and collaboration. Joe values integrity, service, and excellence, and brings diverse perspectives and experiences to the teams he works.

Joe Ruskey

Joe Ruskey is the owner and CEO of Dependable Solutions, a consulting firm that provides cybersecurity, network, and business solutions to clients across various sectors. Joe earned multiple certifications in cybersecurity from Coursera, and has strong skills in new business development and networking. His core competencies include strategic planning, project management, risk assessment, and problem-solving. Joe is also a passionate Rotary leader and has served as the District Governor and the Foundation Chair of Rotary District 6250, where he oversaw and supported the humanitarian and community projects of over 60 clubs in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Joe's mission is to help clients and his community achieve their goals and overcome their challenges with the help of technology and collaboration. Joe values integrity, service, and excellence, and brings diverse perspectives and experiences to the teams he works.

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