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App Hosting
Why Legacy Tax Software Still Runs the Accounting Industry

Legacy tax software still powers most accounting firms. Here’s why—and what it means for cloud infrastructure and remote work.

App Hosting
What Happens to Business Data Inside AI Tools? A Straight Answer for SMB Leaders

Where does your business data go in AI tools? Understand storage, risk, compliance, and control before you deploy AI.

Sage
Sage 100 Contractor Hosting: Fast Remote Access for Construction Teams

The Job Site Connectivity Problem Construction does not happen behind a desk. It occurs on job sites, in trailers, and across remote locations where decisions…

Data Center
Server Replacement Cost 2026: Why the Buy Cycle Is Broken

Introduction: The Sticker Shock Is Real If you have recently priced a new server refresh, the shock is impossible to ignore. The server replacement cost…

Cloud Hosting
Lacerte Tax Software Hosting Providers: The Secure Cloud Solution for CPAs

Tax and accounting firms are under more pressure than ever. Short filing windows, distributed teams, and rising security expectations have exposed the limits of local…

QuickBooks
How to Set up Your QuickBooks Server for Multi-User Access, and Why

If your business needs to setup QuickBooks desktop for multiple users, Summit can handle installing, monitoring and hosting your data securely.

Partners
Diversify Your Product Mix and Win Big in 2026

Growth only happens when you step outside the safe confines of what you already know. If you are comfortable, you are stagnating. The market is…

Partners
Channel Macro Trends for 2026: Four Bets I’m Willing to Make

Here are the four macro trends we at Summit believe will define channel success in 2026 and, more importantly, where trusted advisors should focus their…

Company
Summit Wins Bronze Stevie® Award in 2026 Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service

Summit earned the Bronze Stevie Award for Best Use of Thought Leadership in Sales for translating executive insight into practical, trust-building sales conversations.

App Hosting
Why Performance Issues Become Compliance Risks Under Load

During busy periods, people change how they work to get the job done. That’s when shortcuts happen and audit trails break because the system couldn’t…

Cybersecurity
Secure Remote Desktop for Accountants: A Practical Guide to Safe Remote Access

Why Secure Remote Desktop Access Matters for Accountants Secure remote desktop for accountants has become a necessity as firms adopt flexible work models and distributed…

QuickBooks
Understanding the QuickBooks Desktop 2023 End of Life: A User’s Guide

Introduction to End of Life The end of life for QuickBooks Desktop 2023 marks an important transition for businesses that rely on desktop accounting software…

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