Tag: MSP
The AI shift: Is It time MSPs turned MIPs?
A Top Down Ventures report forecasts that next-generation managed service providers (MSPs) that are focused on outcomes driven by artificial intelligence (AI) agents, will enjoy 10 to 15 basis points of higher EBITA margins than their current average. The next...
Why MSPs need to adapt email defenses in the GenAI era
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword: The same technology that can draft emails or write software code can also be exploited for nefarious purposes. For example, today, cybercriminals are leveraging AI to enhance email-based attacks, such as phishing, by...
MSSPs should brace for the AI-driven vulnerability wave
Managed security service providers (MSSPs) prepare for a surge of application vulnerabilities—flaws that attackers are likely to exploit faster than ever. AI-generated code: The new normal A Sapio Research survey of 450 IT professionals in the U.S. and Europe found...
The BYOD Reality: MSPs’ path to data-centric security
The BYOD revolution is no longer a trend—it’s the new workplace norm. Today, 95 percent of organizations allow personal devices at work, and 82 percent actively use BYOD policies. Market growth is accelerating, with Mordor Intelligence projecting $132.22B by 2025...
Windows 11 migration push begins in earnest
Now that Windows 10 is no longer being officially supported for free by Microsoft, the pace at which organizations are expected to upgrade PCs that are optimized for artificial intelligence (AI) applications is set to dramatically increase. AI PC market...
Deploy zero trust identity and XDR this month
The security stakes for managed service providers (MSPs) have never been higher. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, alarming trends make one fact impossible to ignore: Cybercriminals are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) at record speed, putting every digital identity – and the...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How to make strong password security habits stick
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here, and it’s a timely reminder to strengthen your password security and authentication habits. Whether you’re an IT professional, a managed service provider (MSP) or simply someone who values data privacy, this is a good opportunity...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Simple steps for cyber safety in 2025
October 1 marked the beginning of Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM), an annual initiative dedicated to raising awareness about cybersecurity and promoting safe online practices. Each October, governments, public sector agencies and private sector partners join forces, organizing events and media...
Tech Time Warp: Two decades of Cybersecurity Awareness Month—but there’s still work to do
If you’re reading this blog, you probably observe cybersecurity awareness year-round, not just during the annual observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month each October. But, as a managed service provider (MSP), you also likely appreciate any opportunity to draw attention to...
Global politics meets IT staffing: The H-1B visa crossroads
H-1B visas that enable IT professionals from overseas to work in the U.S. have always been a controversial issue. However, with the current administration’s decision to impose $100,000 annual fees for each successful applicant, the issue may soon simply fade...
