Field notes on IT, cybersecurity, and running Nevada businesses.
Practical guidance on managed IT, security, AI, Microsoft 365, business continuity, and the decisions that keep teams moving.
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A practical look at culture, experimentation, and the habits that help teams ship real work.
What 85 Patents Taught Me About Culture
Brandon App on what an AI workshop, a zen room, and a lighting demo at YPN Professional Development Day revealed about building a culture that ships.
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Clear, plain-English notes for owners, operators, and teams responsible for keeping technology dependable.
AI Tools Are Easy to Buy. Safe AI Adoption Takes Trust.
AI tools are easy to buy. Safe AI adoption takes readiness, governance, training, human judgment, and trust.
Read postPhishing Awareness for Nevada Businesses in 2026
Phishing remains the most prevalent threat to Nevada businesses. Here is what AI-powered social engineering looks like in 2026 and how to train against it.
Read postKOLO-TV: Nevada Cyberattack and 3 Resilience Moves
Tim Miles on KOLO-TV breaking down the Nevada state cyberattack and three resilience moves every business should make this quarter.
Read postBrandon App Joins the Board at Reno Tahoe YPN
Brandon App joins the Board of Directors at the Reno Tahoe Young Professionals Network to advance early-career talent in Northern Nevada.
Read postWhere It All Started: Then vs. Now
Ten years of Sierra Miles, from a coffee-table idea to a team on South McCarran serving Northern Nevada businesses.
Read postA Cybersecurity Awareness Month Special
The Sierra Miles podcast marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a deep dive on the basics every Nevada business should have in place.
Listen / readRecapping the Sierra Miles Open House
The team recaps the open house at our South McCarran office, what we learned, and what is next for Sierra Miles.
Listen / readPreparing for Hurricanes, Fires, and Business Resilience
A practical disaster-recovery checklist for Nevada businesses, built around what we have seen actually work during fire and outage events.
Read postWildfire Challenges: Why Disaster Preparedness Matters
The Davis Creek Fire reminded us how fast everything can change. Disaster preparedness should be a baseline operating discipline.
Read postAll About the Sierra Miles Move
The team breaks down the move to the South McCarran office, what we kept, what changed, and what we learned during relocation.
Listen / readSierra Miles Group Relocates to New Office in Reno, Nevada
Sierra Miles moves into a new office at 6490 S McCarran Blvd in Reno, purpose-built for managed IT and cybersecurity operations.
Read postSierra Miles Joins Make-A-Wish at Waffles and Wishes
Sierra Miles sponsored a table at the Make-A-Wish Northeastern and Central California and Northern Nevada fundraiser.
Read postNeed help deciding what matters first?
Use the blog as a starting point, then talk with Sierra Miles about the risks, systems, and workflows that need attention in your business.