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Insights and expertise on AWS cost reduction, cloud architecture, cybersecurity, and AI integration for your business.
Cloud Computing
AWS Well-Architected Framework: What It Is and Why It Matters
AWS's own framework for evaluating and improving your cloud architecture. Here's a practical guide to using it.
Edwards Consulting GroupFebruary 5, 2026
Cybersecurity
Incident Response Planning: A Guide for Organizations Without a Security Team
You don't need a SOC to have an incident response plan. Here's how to prepare for security incidents with a small team.
Edwards Consulting GroupJanuary 21, 2026
AI Integration
Building an AI Proof of Concept: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to go from AI idea to working prototype in 2-4 weeks, without boiling the ocean.
Edwards Consulting GroupJanuary 11, 2026
Cloud Computing
How We Approach a Cloud Architecture Review
What happens during a professional architecture review, and how to get the most value from the engagement.
Edwards Consulting GroupJanuary 1, 2026
Cloud Computing
When to Use Serverless (And When Not To)
Serverless isn't always the answer. Here's a practical guide to deciding when Lambda and friends make sense for your workloads.
Edwards Consulting GroupDecember 17, 2025
Cloud Computing
Terraform vs. CloudFormation: A Practical Comparison for AWS Shops
Both tools manage infrastructure as code. Here's how to choose based on your team's needs, not vendor marketing.
Edwards Consulting GroupDecember 2, 2025
AI Integration
Securing AI Systems: What Most Companies Overlook
AI introduces new security concerns that traditional frameworks don't cover. Here's what to watch for.
Edwards Consulting GroupNovember 27, 2025
Cybersecurity
Cloud Security Checklist: 10 AWS Configurations to Audit Today
These ten AWS security configurations are commonly misconfigured. Audit them today to reduce your attack surface.
Edwards Consulting GroupNovember 12, 2025
Healthcare IT Security
Why Your Healthcare Organization Needs a Security Risk Assessment
HIPAA requires it, but beyond compliance, a security risk assessment reveals vulnerabilities you didn't know existed.
Edwards Consulting GroupNovember 2, 2025
AI Integration
RAG vs. Fine-Tuning: Choosing the Right Approach for Your AI Project
Two common approaches to customizing AI models. Here's when to use each — and how to avoid expensive mistakes.
Edwards Consulting GroupOctober 28, 2025
Cloud Computing
What Is FinOps and Why Should Your Engineering Team Care?
FinOps isn't just a finance initiative — it's an engineering practice that aligns cloud spending with business value.
Edwards Consulting GroupOctober 18, 2025
Cybersecurity
A Practical Guide to NIST Cybersecurity Framework for SMBs
NIST CSF isn't just for large enterprises. Here's how smaller organizations can use it to build a practical security program.
Edwards Consulting GroupOctober 8, 2025
Healthcare IT Security
HIPAA Breach Notification: What You Need to Know Before It Happens
Understanding HIPAA breach notification requirements before you need them saves critical time when an incident occurs.
Edwards Consulting GroupSeptember 28, 2025
Cloud Computing
Reserved Instances vs. Savings Plans: Which Should You Choose?
AWS offers two commitment-based discounts. Here's a practical guide to choosing the right one for your workloads.
Edwards Consulting GroupSeptember 23, 2025
AI Integration
How to Evaluate Whether AI Will Actually Help Your Business
Not every process benefits from AI. Here's a practical framework for identifying where AI creates real value versus where it's just hype.
Edwards Consulting GroupSeptember 18, 2025
Cybersecurity
The Real Cost of a Security Incident (It's More Than You Think)
Beyond the immediate technical impact, security incidents carry hidden costs that can affect your business for years.
Edwards Consulting GroupSeptember 10, 2025
Cloud Computing
5 AWS Cost Mistakes Small Businesses Make (And How to Fix Them)
Most SMBs overspend on AWS without realizing it. Here are the five most common mistakes we see — and practical fixes for each.
Edwards Consulting GroupSeptember 3, 2025