<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Deady Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technology enablement partner helping regulated industries adopt secure SaaS, AI, and cybersecurity solutions to support digital transformation.]]></description><link>https://www.thedeadygroup.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:38:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thedeadygroup.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Outdated Telecom Isn’t Just a Tech Problem. POTS Line Replacement Is a Public Safety Priority.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As legacy POTS lines quietly disappear, many government agencies are still operating on telecom infrastructure that hasn’t been touched...]]></description><link>https://www.thedeadygroup.com/post/pots-line-replacement-public-safety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683f187dfef3898b4e7d87fd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f68005_cce5993ce5cb45799304819b95ca643a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Will Deady</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reducing Technology Waste Through Structured Vendor Selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Structured vendor selection reduces technology waste by aligning vendor choices with business goals, compliance, and total cost of ownership. Use scorecards, pilots, clear contracts, and governance for informed decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.thedeadygroup.com/post/reducing-technology-waste-through-structured-vendor-selection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a54e16a419af4c003fbabc3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f68005_8cb77d1274714344b12beaf66a0be031~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Will Deady</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to evaluate telecom, cloud, and cybersecurity vendors without bias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use a vendor-neutral framework to evaluate telecom, cloud, and cybersecurity vendors by balancing cost, compliance, risk, performance, and long-term fit with weighted scorecards and clear RFI/RFP processes.]]></description><link>https://www.thedeadygroup.com/post/how-to-evaluate-telecom-cloud-and-cybersecurity-vendors-without-bias</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a50ed3b661479e527e191d6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:01:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f68005_04b93a1684be435fbae95f609779b8d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Will Deady</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams Phone Standard: Fit, Gaps, and a Clear Path to Decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams Phone Standard offers essential calling features but requires careful evaluation of licensing, PSTN options, compliance (E911, STIR/SHAKEN), costs, and fit versus UCaaS to avoid surprises and ensure regulatory adherence.]]></description><link>https://www.thedeadygroup.com/post/microsoft-teams-phone-standard-fit-gaps-and-a-clear-path-to-decision</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4f1d71eb09451ed9adf322</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:02:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f68005_c48973977f774fceac6c66f4f63f445a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Will Deady</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Narrow Vendor Options Without Losing Decision Confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use a structured vendor evaluation framework with risk-weighted scoring and compliance checks to narrow options confidently. Focus on clear criteria, TCO, SLAs, due diligence, and vendor neutrality for secure, strategic decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.thedeadygroup.com/post/how-to-narrow-vendor-options-without-losing-decision-confidence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4cf876c173d4ebce0c7490</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f68005_6136c1b241714da8913d45f81f6749ca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Will Deady</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protected or Overbuilt: A Practical Test to Right-Size Your Security Environment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overlapping security tools inflate costs without improving protection. Conduct audits, gap analyses, and independent assessments to right-size your security stack, align spend with risk, and ensure compliance.]]></description><link>https://www.thedeadygroup.com/post/protected-or-overbuilt-a-practical-test-to-right-size-your-security-environment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ba703a178a38b32c8bc93</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f68005_26d2afcb5b5f4dfe908212aa725f8fa1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Will Deady</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 warning signs your technology stack is carrying more than it should]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excessive tech stacks cause hidden costs, security gaps, and inefficiencies. Audits reveal redundancies, optimize cloud spend, manage licenses, address shadow IT, modernize legacy systems, and ensure compliance.]]></description><link>https://www.thedeadygroup.com/post/7-warning-signs-your-technology-stack-is-carrying-more-than-it-should</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ba6fba178a38b32c8bc7b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f68005_76ca5e08247f4059933b2b7c181786fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Will Deady</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco UCS: Refresh, Extend, or Pivot with Confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Deady Group guides Cisco UCS lifecycle decisions—refresh, extend, or pivot—by assessing cost, risk, performance, compliance, and hybrid cloud strategy for secure, scalable, and cost-effective 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Decide With Clarity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Deady Group offers expert, vendor-neutral guidance to evaluate NICE inContact and other CCaaS platforms, focusing on cost, compliance, security, performance, integration, and long-term fit for confident contact center modernization.]]></description><link>https://www.thedeadygroup.com/post/nice-incontact-or-another-ccaas-decide-with-clarity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ca80996e17da783c8e995</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:01:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f68005_d5ac9c1c135b49cc9df05c0004d143b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Will Deady</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evaluate Telecom, Cloud, and Cybersecurity Without Vendor Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Deady Group offers vendor-neutral evaluation for telecom, cloud, and cybersecurity, focusing on cost, risk, performance, and compliance to enable clear, unbiased, and strategic vendor selection.]]></description><link>https://www.thedeadygroup.com/post/evaluate-telecom-cloud-and-cybersecurity-without-vendor-pressure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3a835ef80dc58a5c607c74</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f68005_47a3fda1e6a24225afd2ffe59f58220d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Will Deady</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>