Tag: Artificial Intelligence
Multiple paths to AI automation for MSPs
One of the issues that every managed service provider (MSP) needs to contend with sooner rather than later is the degree to which they should build or buy artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. There is little doubt that most MSPs have,...
What MSPs should know in the age of AI
Employees aren’t waiting for IT’s permission to use AI. They’re connecting ChatGPT plugins, Grammarly, Notion AI, and dozens of other tools directly to work accounts. In many cases, they are uploading sensitive company data to third-party servers that nobody in...
Survey: The AI shift is redefining the role of MSPs
A survey of 1,224 business leaders suggests organizations will soon be relying on managed service providers (MSPs) more than ever to drive technological innovation in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Conducted by International Data Corp (IDC) on behalf of...
Mastering AI fluency: The new imperative for MSP cyber resilience
The cybersecurity landscape isn’t just shifting; it’s being fundamentally rewritten. Artificial intelligence (AI) – specifically generative and agentic AI – has lowered the entry barrier for cybercriminals, allowing them to launch attacks with unprecedented speed, scale, and sophistication. For MSPs,...
8 cybersecurity predictions for 2026: Barracuda leaders share their insights
As we head into 2026, cybersecurity is changing faster than ever — thanks to big leaps in artificial intelligence, increasingly complex regulatory requirements and mounting pressure on critical infrastructure. To help organizations navigate these changes, three Barracuda executives share their top...
AI in 2026: Hype vs. reality
Well, here we are. 2026 has arrived, and chances are you’ve overindulged—not just in food and drink, but in consuming endless “expert” predictions about the year ahead. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed that nearly every forecast has...
The SOC case files: XDR’s automation offers rapid cloud protection
This edition of the SOC case files showcases how Barracuda Managed XDR detects an impossible travel, indicating a user login credentials were compromised. Incident summary An employee at a telecommunications company connected as usual to their cloud account. They then...
A once-in-a-decade MSP opportunity: Managed data engineering
As more organizations seek to operationalize artificial intelligence (AI), they are encountering data management challenges. These challenges are presenting new opportunities for managed service providers (MSPs). A survey of 550 IT and business professionals across the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland,...
How MSPs help organizations conquer IT innovation challenges
For the longest time, business executives have complained about the inability of IT teams to keep pace with evolving business needs. Now, the proverbial shoe may be on the other foot. A survey of over 1,000 senior executives at U.S....
How artificial intelligence is changing the threat landscape
the There has been a lot of talk about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on businesses. In this particular post, we will try to answer the most pertinent question: How has AI changed the threat landscape? This is like...
