CLOUD-FIRST. FUTURE-READY.

Adds to Cloud at Work’s previous accreditation as Sage 100, Sage 300, and Sage CRE Strategic Hosting Provider, validating the strength of the company’s SaaS and Sage application expertise in providing customers with a world-class cloud experience. NEW YORK, NY – May 3, 2022 – Cloud at Work, a purpose-built Sage hosting solution, today announced that it has been accredited by Sage as an approved Sage X3 Strategic Hosting Partner. Cloud at Work allows Sage customers who are currently using on-premises solutions, including Sage X3, Sage 100, Sage 300, and Sage CRE, to realize the increased performance, efficiencies and financial benefits of SaaS, with the Sage support and SaaS expertise of the Cloud at Work team. “Today’s announcement provides further reinforcement of Sage’s trust in Cloud at Work’s ability to support Sage partners and customers in providing a world-class cloud experience for their Sage applications,” said Tyler Bower, Director of Cloud and Hosting at Cloud at Work. “The Sage-Cloud at Work partnership meets the growing demand for flexible, fast and safe migration to a reliable hosting environment, giving organizations the agility they need to compete in today’s rapidly changing business landscape, unleashing the power of their business.” Cloud at Work was previously selected by Sage as an Accredited Cloud Hosting Provider for Sage 100, 300 and CRE applications, based on their Sage application expertise and proven ability to provide Sage customers with a hosted environment that provides optimal flexibility and reliably high-level performance. Cloud at Work’s recent SOC 2 certification assures customers of maximum data security and business continuity, further demonstrating the company’s commitment to client trust and care in helping unleash the power of their business. About Cloud at Work Cloud at Work gives users of Sage applications more capabilities and control to increase business performance using their technology investments. With a knowledgeable, highly responsive team of Sage application experts and advanced cloud hosting solutions personalized to customer strengths, Cloud at Work helps its customers pivot more quickly to capitalize on new business opportunities and resolve issues faster. Businesses using Sage trust Cloud at Work to help them achieve higher levels of business productivity and resiliency that outpace competitors and help them capture more market share. Visit thecloudatwork.com for more information.

Growth is exciting—but it’s also dangerous when your infrastructure isn’t built to handle the complexity that comes with it. One new vendor, one remote login, one overlooked patch—and suddenly, the system you trusted can’t keep up. For small and midsized businesses (SMBs) like yours that run Sage business applications, expansion brings more than new revenue opportunities. It brings more users, systems, endpoints—and more risk. Each new connection can lead to operational slowdowns or cyberattacks, especially if your IT strategy is still built around aging infrastructure or patchwork security. Here, we’ll break down why traditional IT strategies can’t keep up with modern growth, and show how scalable, cloud-managed infrastructure can help you protect your Sage environment, reduce risk, and move forward without adding unnecessary complexity or cost. Every new connection is a new opportunity—and a new risk Fast-growing businesses often run into trouble when growth outpaces security. As systems, users, and connections multiply, it’s easy for vulnerabilities to slip through—and cybercriminals are watching for precisely that. Business growth often brings with it a wider attack surface. You create another potential entry point for attackers whenever you add a user, location, application, or remote connection. In fact, access brokers—criminals who sell backdoor access to company networks—specifically seek out SMBs expanding without solid infrastructure in place (and VPNs are a favored entry point). The 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report found that ransomware is now present in 44% of all breaches, and third-party involvement in breaches has doubled to 30%. That means growing your business—even through something as seemingly simple as onboarding a new vendor or software tool—can expand your risk surface exponentially. In addition, a new Mastercard survey of more than 5,000 small and medium-sized business owners across four continents found that 46% have experienced a cyberattack on their current business, and nearly one in five that suffered an attack then filed for bankruptcy or closed their business. Metrics like these underscore why scaling smart means thinking security-first. If your infrastructure can’t adapt quickly or protect consistently, growth becomes a liability instead of a launchpad. That’s why smart growth isn’t just about expanding systems—it’s about transforming how you manage them. Scale smarter through managed, secure infrastructure Historically, scaling infrastructure meant buying more servers, software licenses, and IT hires. However, that model now carries more risk than reward. It’s expensive and difficult to manage, and it doesn’t account for today’s fluid, cloud-connected environments. When you scale systems in the traditional way, you scale vulnerabilities. Legacy approaches create blind spots, leave systems under-monitored, and strain internal teams to the breaking point. Today’s most effective scaling strategies offload infrastructure and security responsibilities to trusted partners. A cloud-first approach allows you to expand seamlessly while keeping your environment controlled, monitored, and protected. Cloud at Work combines secure virtual private cloud hosting with managed cybersecurity services designed specifically for businesses running Sage business solutions. The same systems that help you scale—your ERP, HRMS, cloud tools, and business-critical apps—are also the systems attackers are watching. That’s why Cloud at Work builds security into every layer, from infrastructure to identity. In addition, Cloud at Work’s Managed Cybersecurity solution uses Extended Detection and Response (XDR) to monitor your full environment, including endpoints, networks, cloud services, and more. With 24/7 monitoring from a dedicated Security Operations Center (SOC), you gain centralized visibility and response—even when your team is off the clock. What cyber risk looks like on the ground When companies grow quickly, their infrastructure doesn’t always keep up—and that’s when the cracks start to show. The risks aren’t theoretical. They show up in payroll delays, production shutdowns, lawsuits, and lasting reputational damage. Here are two real-world examples that illustrate just how high the stakes can be. A manufacturing firm in Ohio was recently forced offline for weeks after a ransomware attack. Payroll was delayed, and production was halted, no doubt causing significant disruption to the company’s employees, customers, and bottom line. The root cause of the attack was traced back to an employee who had “failed to adhere to our data security policies by allowing unauthorized access to their device.” Needless to say, the single point of failure came at a steep cost. Unfortunately, that story isn’t unique. For example, a Texas-based manufacturing firm that suffered a cyberattack in late 2024 has now been hit with a class-action lawsuit brought by employees and customers whose data was exposed. They allege that the company’s “negligence and insufficient data security” were to blame. The perpetrator of the attack was Cactus, a well-known “ransomware-as-a-service” group. Your defenses need to scale with your footprint When you’re managing multiple systems in-house, every growth initiative becomes an IT project. Need to open a new location? Hire more staff? Launch a new offering? You’re likely budgeting time and resources just to ensure your ERP doesn’t crash under the pressure. Business momentum shouldn’t be slowed down by IT red tape—but it often is. This is the kind of friction Cloud at Work removes. Our Sage-optimized hosting and managed services, with built-in performance, reliability, and support, provide the backbone for fast, frictionless expansion. Whether you’re expanding gradually or doubling headcount overnight, the right infrastructure partner changes the equation. With Cloud at Work, you gain a fully managed IT environment that scales with you—securely, seamlessly, and without the growing pains of traditional models. We combine Sage expertise, virtual private cloud hosting, and enterprise-grade security to help you grow your business, not your risk exposure. You get the freedom to grow—without the technical overhead, security gaps, or infrastructure bottlenecks that used to hold you back. Scaling securely doesn’t have to break your budget Security and scalability often get framed as trade-offs. But with cloud-managed services, they’re built to work together—and cost less over time. You eliminate unpredictable CapEx, replace aging infrastructure with flexible, pay-as-you-grow models, and avoid the financial fallout of a cyberattack. Add to that the ability to deploy updates automatically, detect threats in real time, and reduce incident response from weeks to hours, and it becomes clear: secure scaling is also smart budgeting. Ready to scale without the risk? Growth should feel exciting—not risky. With the right infrastructure, it can be. Cloud at Work helps SMBs using Sage solutions scale with confidence. Let’s talk.