MSP Corner

SSO is the Backbone of Modern Business Security

As organizations shift toward Anywhere Operations, the typical employee now manages a daily rotation of 30 to 40 different cloud applications. For a business owner, this creates a large attack surface. If every app has a different password, your security is only as strong as your employee’s weakest, reused, or sticky-noted password. Single Sign-On (SSO) has evolved[…] Read

Published by Susanna Perrett, NET FRIENDS INC

How to Evaluate an MSSP for Compliance in 2026

Choosing the right Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) can determine whether your next audit ends in certification or crisis. For IT leaders at regulated small and mid-sized businesses, the stakes are higher than ever—HIPAA fines now exceed $2 million per violation category, CMMC certification gates access to Department of Defense contracts, and cyber insurance carriers[…] Read

Published by Kayla Cowling, CompassMSP

Why Managed IT Services Aren’t Complete Without Integrated Cybersecurity

When Cybersecurity Defines Business Continuity “I’m afraid we will not survive this,” said the CEO of an organization I was introduced to shortly after they were hit by a cyberattack. One cybersecurity incident can bring operations to a halt. The very existence of an organization can suddenly be in question. Beyond the immediate financial impact,[…] Read

Published by Mihae Ahn, ProServeIT Corporation

How to Perform a Google Cloud Migration

One of the first steps to digital transformation in most cases is migrating workloads to the cloud because it makes the systems more reliable while often saving infrastructure costs. But which is the best way to perform a cloud migration? Frankly, I do not have a single right answer. Relying to myself as a certified[…] Read

Published by Veselin Kirev, Adastra

Microsoft Azure Security Best Practices

Whether you’re migrating to Microsoft Azure or securing an existing environment, it’s crucial to establish the right security controls in Azure. While Microsoft provides platform-level protection out of the box, customers need to configure additional security controls to meet their needs in terms of operations, security posture, and compliance. So, which best practices should you follow for[…] Read

Published by John Joyner, Corsica Technologies

Why traditional cyber defences are no longer enough

Ransomware groups and criminal networks now use automated toolkits that move with a speed few organisations can match. Recent threat analysis shows that most global firms cannot keep pace with AI-powered attacks. Here, our Head of Customer Experience, Nathan Charles, explores why traditional defences are losing ground as attackers adopt AI-enabled methods, and how UK[…] Read

Published by Nathan Charles, OryxAlign

Strategic Advisors Boost Business Success

Technology is often treated like a line-item expense that only earns a seat at the table when something crashes. While IT support is vital for maintaining daily stability, it rarely looks at the horizon to see where your company is headed. To scale in a competitive market, you need a strategic architect capable of aligning[…] Read

Published by Susanna Perrett, NET FRIENDS INC

The best AI notetakers in 2026

  AI notetakers are the way forward. As they grow in popularity, they continue to become more accurate and advanced, quickly becoming standard practice for both businesses and individuals. As with any newly discovered tool, there’s a need to understand what they are, how they work, and which one is best for you. Not just[…] Read

Published by Zoe Taylor, CloudTech24 Ltd

Microsoft Copilot: Why a cultural shift is crucial for successful AI implementation

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like Microsoft Copilot are transforming how organisations operate, offering unprecedented productivity gains, smarter decision-making, and streamlined workflows. While the technology is powerful, its success hinges on something far less technical: culture. What does Microsoft Copilot do? Microsoft Copilot integrates seamlessly into the Microsoft 365 suite, acting as a digital assistant that[…] Read

Published by David Benson, Sharp Business Systems UK Plc

AI in Manufacturing: The Companies That Adapt First Will Win First

Artificial Intelligence is changing how manufacturers operate, make decisions, reduce downtime, and stay competitive. The manufacturers seeing the biggest results aren’t necessarily the ones spending the most money on AI. They’re the ones using it strategically to solve operational problems that already exist. At Andromeda, we’re seeing more manufacturers ask the same question:  “How do we use AI[…] Read

Published by Eileen Curley, Andromeda