Microsoft 365 E7: When it makes sense for MSPs and their SMB customers and when it doesn’t
Microsoft is no longer treating AI as a standalone add-on. With Microsoft 365 E7, they’re making a much bigger bet: that AI, security and identity should be bought, governed and scaled as one platform. That may sound like the natural next step, but for most SMBs, it’s not. The real issue is not what E7 includes. It’s whether SMB customers are actually ready […]
Secure AI for SMBs: How MSPs can support with Microsoft Copilot Business, Purview and Defender Suites for Business Premium
AI tools are now a part of everyday work. From drafting emails to summarizing documents, the productivity gains are clear. What’s easier to overlook are the security risks tied to AI use. Without the right safeguards in place, company data can be exposed as AI tools are adopted. Most SMBs don’t have a dedicated security team to manage this on their own, so they’re particularly at risk. This is where MSPs can play a key role in guiding their SMB customers through secure AI adoption and use. To help MSPs […]
Shadow AI: The hidden security risk in your clients’ browsers
You might have firewalls and discovery scans in place, but a new kind of risk is slipping right past them. Your clients’ employees just want to get their work done faster, but that drive for efficiency is creating a massive blind spot. We call it shadow AI, and it happens when employees grab AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude or even sneaky AI features baked […]
Top 5 security priorities for MSPs in 2026
It’s officially 2026 and it’s the season of reinvention, new goals and #NewYearNewMe posts on social media. For MSPs though, it’s a time to refocus our efforts on security and risk management for our clients. The threat landscape has evolved rapidly, and the tools and tactics that worked last year may not be enough to protect against today’s attacks. With that in mind, here are the […]
Build a profitable Copilot for Microsoft 365 offer: A guide to preparing your organization for success
By now, many SMBs already have Copilot licenses. The question isn’t whether they’ll use AI — it’s how you can help them use it profitably. The end-user benefits of AI are clear: boosted productivity, amplified creativity and time saved. But, for managed service providers (MSPs), there are different considerations. Most importantly, how can you make […]
