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Expert guidance on strategic technology, cybersecurity, and AI for mid-market manufacturers

Practical advice from enterprise-proven technology leaders helping manufacturing and service companies compete with strategic IT, security, and AI capabilities.

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Beyond Compliance: How CMMC 2.0 is Reshaping Manufacturing Technology Strategy

CMMC compliance is driving a fundamental shift in how manufacturers approach cybersecurity, vendor management, and technology architecture. Here's what forward-thinking companies are doing differently.

September 13, 2025

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Featured Technology Leadership

The Manufacturing CIO Paradox: Why Mid-Market Companies Can't Afford a Full-Time CIO (And Can't Afford Not To Have One)

Mid-market manufacturers face a critical dilemma: enterprise-level technology challenges without enterprise budgets. Here's how the fractional CIO model solves this paradox.

September 6, 2025

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Featured Technology Leadership

5 Signs Your Manufacturing Business Needs a Fractional CIO

Discover the key indicators that your manufacturing company could benefit from strategic technology leadership without the full-time cost.

January 15, 2025

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Best Practices October 17, 2025

Ransomware Recovery in Manufacturing: A 72-Hour Playbook from the Front Lines

When ransomware hits a manufacturer, the first 72 hours determine everything. Here's the tested playbook for rapid recovery with minimal business disruption.

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Industry Insights October 7, 2025

The $200K Question: Building vs. Buying Technology Leadership for Mid-Market Manufacturers

Should you hire a full-time CIO, build an internal IT team, or engage fractional leadership? A financial analysis of the real costs and tradeoffs mid-market manufacturers face.

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EdgePoint Strategy Team

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AI Strategy September 27, 2025

AI Implementation Reality Check: What We Learned Deploying Machine Learning in 3 Manufacturing Plants

The gap between AI hype and manufacturing reality is enormous. Here's what actually worked, what failed spectacularly, and the framework that led to measurable ROI in 18 months.

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EdgePoint Strategy Team

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Cybersecurity September 13, 2025

Beyond Compliance: How CMMC 2.0 is Reshaping Manufacturing Technology Strategy

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Technology Leadership September 6, 2025

The Manufacturing CIO Paradox: Why Mid-Market Companies Can't Afford a Full-Time CIO (And Can't Afford Not To Have One)

Mid-market manufacturers face a critical dilemma: enterprise-level technology challenges without enterprise budgets. Here's how the fractional CIO model solves this paradox.

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EdgePoint Strategy Team

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Technology Leadership January 15, 2025

5 Signs Your Manufacturing Business Needs a Fractional CIO

Discover the key indicators that your manufacturing company could benefit from strategic technology leadership without the full-time cost.

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EdgePoint Strategy Team

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