AI for Business: The Cheapest Time to Start Is Now | Josh Lamb

GROWTH PILLAR: Cybersecurity & IT WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: Plain-English answers on Windows 11, AI-ready PCs, business device security, and how to stop ignoring the pop-ups that are costing you.   Most small business owners are still clicking X on that Windows upgrade notification. Josh Lamb says that habit is quietly putting your business at risk. Josh is the founder and president of Sterling Grace Technologies, a managed IT support and software development firm based in Brockville, Ontario. He has been helping Ontario businesses build reliable, secure tech foundations since 2013. This is his third appearance on Knack 4 Business — and he brings the same calm, no-jargon energy every time. In this episode, Josh walks through why the Windows 10 to Windows 11 transition matters more than most people think. It is not just a software update. It is a shift in how your business handles encryption, AI processing, and long-term security. He explains what TPM chips actually do, what an AI-ready PC means in plain terms, and why running legacy software on an old operating system is a fire you are choosing not to put out. Key topics covered: Why Microsoft ended Windows 10 support and what your options are now What TPM encryption means for your business data How AI-enabled PCs and Microsoft Copilot actually work for non-tech users The business versus personal device problem — and why it still matters Legacy software risk and how some businesses manage it safely Why AI still needs human oversight — and what happens when companies forget that How to find the right IT partner for your stage of business Josh also gets candid about the ethics of AI replacing junior workers, the generational shift in how people trust technology, and why investing in your people still matters even as automation grows. Connect with Josh: Website: sterlinggracetechnologies.ca Email: [email protected] Phone: +1-613-499-2202 LinkedIn: Joshua Lamb v1ce link: joshlamb Facebook: Sterling Grace Technologies LinkedIn Company: Sterling Grace Technologies Affiliate link: Sterling Grace Technologies — Book a Consult Sponsors: Canada Growth Network + GHL — Full CRM and membership community. $1 CAD first month, $47/month after. No contract. Web Indexer — Smart chatbot for the K4B site. Find episodes, book meetings. Property Wizard — Gentry Learning — Real estate investing podcast and platform. Have a question or want to connect? Email us at [email protected] Ready to grow with a community that gets it? Join Canada Growth Network — $1 CAD first month, $47 CAD/month after. Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform. Subscribe to the K4B blog — blog.knack4business.com Search all K4B episodes by topic — knack4business.com Want to be a guest on Knack 4 Business? Register here Disclaimer: Everything you heard today is for educational purposes only. It's not professional advice. Before you act on anything — talk to a certified expert in your area. Your accountant. Your lawyer. Someone who knows your situation.We share perspectives. You make the decisions.Want more? Head over to blog.knack4business.com — packed with practical episodes on AI, marketing, leadership, and growth. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Subscribe while you're there.Until next time; keep building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.