I.T. Guru Blog

Technology is no longer just a support function in a veterinary practice—it’s a core driver of efficiency, client experience, compliance, and growth. From practice management software and digital imaging to cybersecurity, remote access, and cloud‑based systems, the technology stack in a modern veterinary hospital is both complex and deeply intertwined with daily operations.

If you’ve noticed IT hardware pricing creeping upward - or quotes expiring faster than ever - you’re not alone. What we’re seeing right now isn’t just inflation or routine supply - chain noise. It’s the early wave of a global hardware shortage driven by AI and data center expansion, and it’s hitting veterinary practices hard in 2026.

William Lindus, Director of Operations at I.T. Guru, recently joined Don Adeesha on the Veterinary Business Podcast The full episode explores how veterinary organizations can build more efficient, ethical, and secure systems—from cybersecurity frameworks to operational gaps and communication challenges. If you’re part of a veterinary practice or leadership team thinking about security and preparedness, this is a valuable listen.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have been popping up everywhere—from customer service chatbots to medical imaging software. But a new kind of AI tool has been making headlines recently: Agentic or ‘AI agents’.