Business Information Solutions, Inc. (BIS), a technology solutions provider serving businesses across the Gulf Coast, has announced the launch of AccelerateIT, a new strategic approach to delivering modern IT and cybersecurity services designed to help organizations operate more efficiently, securely, and confidently. This development addresses a critical challenge facing regional businesses as they navigate increasingly complex digital environments without cohesive technology strategies.
AccelerateIT powered by BIS brings together essential technology pillars including artificial intelligence, compliance, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, and operational IT into one unified solution. Rather than treating each area as a separate initiative, AccelerateIT aligns technology decisions with real business priorities, helping organizations reduce complexity and move away from reactive, tool-based IT management. This integrated approach represents a significant shift from traditional IT service models that often leave businesses managing disconnected systems and growing cybersecurity risks without clear strategic direction.
As businesses across the Gulf Coast continue to adopt new technologies, many find themselves managing disconnected systems, rising compliance requirements, and growing cybersecurity risks without a clear strategy tying everything together. AccelerateIT was developed in response to these challenges, providing a more structured and forward-looking way to approach technology. Phillip Long, CEO at BIS, emphasized that most organizations don't need more technology but rather technology that works together and supports real business outcomes, with strategy, security, and accountability at the center.
A key focus of AccelerateIT is helping organizations adopt emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, in a responsible and secure way. As AI tools become more accessible, many businesses are experimenting without clear policies, governance, or oversight. AccelerateIT helps leadership teams evaluate where AI adds real value, while ensuring security, compliance, and data protection remain priorities. This guidance is particularly important as AI implementation without proper safeguards can expose businesses to significant operational and regulatory risks.
In addition to AI, AccelerateIT emphasizes stronger use of Microsoft 365 as a core business platform. Many organizations rely on Microsoft tools daily but underutilize features that support security, collaboration, and productivity. AccelerateIT helps businesses align Microsoft 365 with their operational and compliance needs rather than treating it as a basic email and file-sharing solution. This optimized approach can enhance productivity while reducing security vulnerabilities associated with underutilized enterprise platforms.
AccelerateIT also addresses growing regulatory and cybersecurity pressures facing businesses of all sizes. By integrating compliance considerations and security best practices into a single technology approach, organizations gain clearer visibility into risk and a stronger foundation for decision-making. This comprehensive risk management framework is increasingly essential as regulatory requirements expand and cyber threats become more sophisticated across all industries.
The rollout of AccelerateIT will begin across BIS's service area, including Pensacola, Mobile, Montgomery, and Biloxi, starting in January 2026. The approach is designed to scale with organizations as they grow, adapt to new technologies, and navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape. For organizations seeking more information about this unified technology strategy, details are available at https://www.askbis.com/accelerateIT.
This strategic technology approach matters because it addresses fundamental challenges in how businesses implement and manage technology systems. As digital transformation accelerates across all sectors, organizations that fail to develop cohesive technology strategies risk operational inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps that can undermine competitiveness and sustainability. AccelerateIT represents a shift toward integrated technology management that aligns IT investments with business objectives while addressing critical security and compliance requirements simultaneously.
The implications extend beyond individual businesses to the broader Gulf Coast economy. As regional organizations adopt more strategic approaches to technology management, they may experience improved operational resilience, enhanced competitiveness, and stronger foundations for growth. This development also reflects broader industry trends toward unified technology solutions that bridge traditional gaps between IT operations, cybersecurity, compliance, and business strategy. For business leaders, this announcement highlights the importance of moving beyond piecemeal technology implementations toward comprehensive approaches that support long-term organizational objectives in an increasingly digital business environment.
