NEWS FROM THE EDGE

For today’s small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), audit preparedness is no longer a periodic task tied to a compliance calendar. Instead, it has become a fundamental aspect of operational maturity. It is an ongoing requirement for organizations navigating regulatory scrutiny, cybersecurity mandates, and growing stakeholder expectations. Lack of compliance comes with a very real cost as 69% of companies face fines for non-compliance. (1)
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In today’s digital-driven world, technology is essential to how businesses run, scale, and stay competitive. As the demands on internal IT departments increase, many businesses are faced with a common challenge; how to maintain high-performance IT without overloading their teams or losing control.

Co-managed IT services offer a practical, flexible solution. This model creates a partnership between internal IT staff and an external IT provider, enabling organizations to scale support, deepen expertise, and improve operational efficiency.
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As businesses continue to embrace mobility and remote work, managing and securing mobile devices has become a mission-critical task. Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions offer businesses the ability to control, monitor, and secure smartphones, tablets, and laptops used across their workforce. Mobility is transforming workplace communication, with 57% of workers calling smartphones essential and 71% of Microsoft Teams users relying on mobile apps. (1)

Today’s mobile workforce often uses both company and personal devices (more than 95% of organizations allow the use of personal devices) (2), boosting productivity but increasing risks like data loss and security breaches. MDM platforms help mitigate these threats by centralizing device management and enforcing security policies.

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When most businesses think about security, they focus on essentials like multi-factor authentication, antivirus software, phishing training, and backups. While important, these measures only scratch the surface of a truly resilient security posture. Today’s attackers are smarter, stealthier, and more persistent, making a layered security approach critical. It’s not just about stacking tools but about selecting the right mix to address vulnerabilities across your infrastructure. Layered security creates multiple hurdles that attackers must overcome to succeed. (1) This article explores four lesser-known but highly effective components of a layered defense that business owners should consider.
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If you thought AI was just for automating spreadsheets or helping your mom finally win at Scrabble, think again. Artificial Intelligence has officially taken center court, literally. For the first time in Wimbledon history, the tournament has gone fully digital, ditching human line judges in favor of AI-powered systems. As an MSP, we’re used to helping clients embrace tech change but even we had to raise an eyebrow at how things played out.
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In today’s digital landscape, nonprofits rely on technology to fulfill their missions but often lack resources, expertise, and protection against growing cyber threats. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) offer strategic support, ensuring reliable infrastructure, enhanced security, and efficient operations. Here are four key IT challenges nonprofits face and how MSPs address them.
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