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Can I Get Out of a Contract with My IT Company?

Signing a contract with a managed IT services provider is a serious commitment. For most businesses across Omaha, Council Bluffs, Lincoln, Des Moines, and the broader Nebraska and Iowa region, managed service agreements typically run three years. And for good ...

Building Confidence in Cybersecurity for a Behavioral Health Nonprofit

One of our newest partners is a  large nonprofit organization based in Omaha that provides mental health and substance use services across multiple counties. Their programs span outpatient treatment, rehabilitation, family support and education, homeless services, employment support, and residential ...

Strengthening Operations Through a Co-Managed, Local IT Partnership

Organizations in the affordable housing sector carry a unique responsibility: supporting staff across multiple sites, protecting sensitive resident information, and ensuring reliable technology in environments where connectivity, security, and uptime directly impact vulnerable populations. When an organization in this industry ...

Hackers are Bypassing your MFA in Real Time

You've invested in multi-factor authentication. Your employees use those approval codes on their phones. You thought your accounts were protected. They're not. A sophisticated attack method called Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) is bypassing MFA at an alarming rate. The numbers should wake ...

Why One Nonprofit Chose Local IT Support to Protect Its Most Sensitive Data

When you’re responsible for protecting sensitive health information, cybersecurity isn’t just important—it’s non-negotiable.  A major nonprofit in Nebraska providing mental health and substance use services across multiple counties discovered the hard way how vulnerable its IT systems were after a ...

Windows 10 & Office 2016/2019 End October 14, 2025

The clock is ticking. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10, Office 2016, and Office 2019. After that date, there will be no new patches, security updates, or technical support. Businesses that fail to upgrade ...

Fully Managed vs. Co-Managed IT: Which One Fits Your Business?

At AmericanPCS, we believe IT should enable your business,not slow it down. Whether you’re running a mission driven nonprofit, a family-owned company, or a growing professional firm, the need for reliable, scalable IT support is clear. But when it comes ...

American PCS Expands Cybersecurity Grant Program for Local Nonprofits

Nonprofits can apply between now and June 1 for $5,000 toward cybersecurity services.   COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA – April 29, 2025 – American PCS, a leading provider of IT support and cybersecurity services in the Council Bluffs and Omaha Metro ...

Windows 10 End of Life: How American PCS Supports Your Business

Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025. After this date, security updates, patches, and technical support will no longer be available, leaving businesses vulnerable to security risks and compliance issues. Now is ...

What to Expect for the End of Life of Office 2016/2019

Microsoft Office 2016 and Office 2019 will reach their end of life on October 14, 2025, the same date as Windows 10. After this date, these versions of Office will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. ...

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