As we close out 2025 — and FireOak’s 15th year in business — we’re reflecting on a year of constant platform migrations, changing tools, and why the fundamentals of knowledge management matter more than ever.
Clear distinctions among SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive help ensure files are stored in the right place for collaboration, organizational knowledge, and AI readiness, making information easier to find, manage, and reuse.
Frank Gehry reshaped how we think about structure, creativity, and what’s possible. His approach to architecture offers surprising lessons for organizations navigating KM, governance, and AI readiness today.
In 2025, I finally rewired long-held habits and learned to collaborate with AI as a trusted partner. What started as cautious experimentation grew into integrating AI into strategy, communication, and daily work, and it reshaped how I lead and think.
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month ends, it’s time to move beyond basic tips. The C-suite faces unique risks such as AI-driven attacks, third-party exposure, and executive impersonation. Cybersecurity now demands leadership focused on resilience, governance, and trust.
Disabling AI training on ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity doesn’t eliminate all risks. Here’s what business leaders need to know about privacy, IP, and security.
Shadow AI is already inside your organization. From security risks to fragmented knowledge, unsanctioned AI tools can undermine your mission.
Discover how knowledge management evolves as teams grow — from ad-hoc fixes to strategy that fuels mission success.
Tech choices like Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace — or when to adopt AI tools — aren’t just IT calls. Learn how to involve leadership, operations, and end-users so decisions stick culturally as well as technically.
Microsoft will end its grant of 10 free Microsoft 365 Business Premium licenses for nonprofits in July 2025. Take action before your renewal date to prevent service interruptions, avoid data loss, and ensure the right licenses are in place.
Most people use AI in a chat window, but the real power comes from AI APIs. Learn how businesses are using AI APIs behind the scenes.
Cybersecurity headlines can cause unnecessary concern if no one is there to interpret them. Having a knowledgeable voice on your team ensures staff get clear, timely answers when security issues make the news.
