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Building IT That Lasts: An Interview with Waident on Security, Resilience & Trust
In this interview for Website Planet, John Ahlberg, CEO of Waident, shares the story behind the company’s early beginnings and how it pioneered a proactive approach to IT long before “managed services” became an industry norm. He discusses Waident’s philosophy of...
The Sad State of IT These Days: Why Communication Still Fails Many MSPs
When people ask about our competition, we usually say, “We don’t really run into much.” It’s not arrogance, it’s because of our unique differentiation in the market. The reality is that IT is held to a very low standard, and it’s been that way too long. In this blog...
Documentation – Your IT “Canary in a Coal Mine”
I consistently hear the same technology concerns from business owners and executives: they don’t know what’s happening inside their IT. They trust their MSP or IT team, but without documentation, how can you truly know what’s being done or if it’s even being done at...
Interview With John Ahlberg – CEO and Founder of Waident Technology Solutions
SafetyDetectives recently sat down with John Ahlberg, CEO and Founder of Waident Technology Solutions, to discuss his journey from CIO to entrepreneur and what sets Waident apart in the crowded IT services space. Over 21 years ago, John recognized a gap in the market...
IT Budgeting in 2026: Smart Strategies for the C-Suite and IT Leaders
2026 is bringing uncertainty: economic shifts, geopolitical tension, and reshaping priorities. For tech leaders, IT budgeting is one of the most important, inevitable, and often most daunting responsibilities. If your IT provider is reactive instead of proactive, the...
Curious Tech – September 2025
We round up some of the coolest, quirkiest, and most mind-blowing tech we’ve stumbled across. Whether it’s survival gear straight out of a sci-fi movie or gadgets that make your daily routine feel futuristic, here’s what caught our attention this month. Cool Tech...
Waident Hosts Tech BBQ for Naperville High Schoolers in Partnership with KidsMatter
At Waident, we believe technology is about people. In particular, helping the next generation find their path in this world. That’s why we were excited to host a Tech BBQ at our Naperville headquarters, welcoming 25 high school students in partnership with KidsMatter....
Why Backups And MFA Are So Important For Ransomware
Two of the simplest and cheapest ways to protect your company from a ransomware attack are Multifactor Authentication and a fresh backup. Here's why. Back up everything! You are not invulnerable. Catastrophicdata loss can happen to you - one worm or Trojanis...
Waident Renews SOC 2 Certification: A Continued Commitment to Cybersecurity Excellence
Waident, a Midwest-based MSP, is proud to announce the successful completion of our latest SOC 2® (System and Organization Control 2) examination, with a final report dated May 31, 2025. By completing the SOC 2 examination once more, we keep strengthening our position...
Will AI Replace Humans in Cybersecurity? Insights from Waident’s CEO and CISO
AI and cybersecurity are two of the hottest topics in technology today. The ongoing debate about how AI and cybersecurity complement or compete with each other is already reshaping risk management and strategic planning. As AI becomes more integrated into security...
Cool Tech: April 2025
Check out Waident's round-up of the coolest technology gadgets: A scooter carryon It’s a carry-on and a scooter, so you can finally merge your love for travel, tech, and not walking through airports like a mere mortal.Why You’ll Love It: Say goodbye to dragging...
MSP Leadership, the Waident Way: John Ahlberg on ChannelPro’s 3 Questions
And we’re back! John Ahlberg is featured in ChannelPro’s 3 Questions series. This series offers key insights from top MSPs, vendors, and business consultants serving the IT channel. We talked about why we look for the “weird” when hiring at Waident (and how one...
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