What 2025 Taught Us: AI Wins, Security Musts, and 2026 Plans | Ep 84

In this episode of Stimulus Tech Talk, we look back at 2025 and share the real-world lessons SMBs can use to plan for 2026. We talk about safe AI adoption, why fundamentals still matter, how companies trained their teams, and where AI-powered customer support helps (and where it doesn’t).You’ll learn:- Why AI is a force multiplier for small teams—when you’re ready for it- The one thing to fix first: core IT + cybersecurity fundamentals- Practical ways to train your whole company on secure AI use- When company-wide licenses make sense (and how to avoid shadow AI)- Where AI phone systems work—and where they annoy customers- Hybrid work, retail automation, and what we don’t miss (RIP dial-up)Visit Stimulus Technologies at: https://www.stimulustech.com/