Welcome to Lantern Ridge Insights

Welcome to Lantern Ridge Insights.

This is where we’ll share practical technology guidance for small businesses that depend on their systems working reliably—without needing a full internal IT department.

Expect straightforward articles on:

• Cloud networking, AWS infrastructure, VPNs, security groups, routing, and resilient design

• Office and on-premises networking, including Wi-Fi, firewalls, switches, troubleshooting, and documentation

• Backup and recovery planning, from protecting a few business laptops to restoring critical servers

• Microsoft 365, identity, access, security, and day-to-day support considerations

• Useful technology and AI news, with a focus on what is genuinely relevant to small businesses—not just what is trendy

The goal is to make technical decisions clearer: what matters now, what can wait, and where a small improvement can prevent a much larger problem later.

Technology should support the business quietly in the background. When something needs attention, the right next step should be understandable, documented, and connected to the real business impact.

Thanks for visiting. We’re glad you’re here.

— Mark Hill

Lantern Ridge Technology Group

Woodstock, Georgia