Spire Tech

Your team has ideas for tools that could save hours every week, they just don't know how to code them into existence.

With Claude Code and Claude Cowork, that's changing.

Claude Code and Claude Cowork are AI coding agents that let non-technical staff build working prototypes, automate workflows, and solve operational problems without engineering degrees.

We've been testing these tools with Portland firms, and the results are really exciting. Tasks that would have required contractor budgets or would have needed time budgeted are now handled in-house by the people who understand the problem best.

What would your team build if coding wasn't the bottleneck?

Here's our breakdown: https://www.spiretech.com/blog/2026/05/claude-code-and-claude-cowork/

The average ransomware attack now costs $5.13 million. By 2026, experts predict that number will climb to $6 million.

Here's the uncomfortable truth: it's not a matter of if your business will face a cyberattack, but when. And when that moment comes, your backup strategy is the only thing standing between business continuity and catastrophic data loss.

The 3-2-1 backup rule has protected businesses since 2005, but modern ransomware requires a modern approach. That's why we now recommend the 3-2-1-1-0 standard:

• 3 copies of your data
• 2 different storage media types
• 1 offsite copy
• 1 immutable, air-gapped backup
• 0 errors through regular testing

The additions matter. Ransomware doesn't just encrypt your files anymore, it targets your backups first. Immutable backups can't be changed or deleted, even by administrators. Air-gapped backups have zero network connectivity, so hackers can't reach them even with admin credentials.

And here's what most Portland businesses get wrong: storing files in Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace isn't a backup. If you delete a file from OneDrive, it's gone from the cloud too.

Your business data represents years of work, customer relationships, and operational knowledge. Protect it like you mean it.

Read our full guide to the 3-2-1-1-0 backup rule: https://www.spiretech.com/blog/2026/03/3-2-1-backup-rule-ransomware-protection/

3-2-1 Backup Rule: Protect Your Business Data From Ransomware Protect your business data with the 3-2-1 backup rule: 3 copies, 2 media types, 1 offsite. Plus the modern 3-2-1-1-0 standard for ransomware protection in 2026.

Tech debt is like a credit card. Every skipped update, every outdated system, you're borrowing against the future. 📉

Emergency IT costs 3–5x more than preventive maintenance. A 4-hour outage can cost thousands.

We're in the business of helping Portland firms eliminate tech debt before it becomes catastrophic.

Read what it really costs: spiretech.com/blog/2026/04/the-cost-of-tech-debt/





https://www.spiretech.com/blog/2026/04/the-cost-of-tech-debt/

Tech debt is like a credit card. Every skipped update, every outdated system, you're borrowing against the future. 📉

Emergency IT costs 3–5x more than preventive maintenance. A 4-hour outage can costs thousands.

We're in the business of helping Portland firms eliminate tech debt before it became catastrophic.

Read what it really costs: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05gyLB0

Tech Debt: The Hidden Cost That Is Holding Your Business Back Technical debt accumulates like financial debt, but costs way more. See the hidden expenses, compliance risks, and ROI of proactive IT management for Portland businesses.