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The nine key criteria in a private cloud RFP checklist
A private cloud request for proposal (RFP) checklist can help your organization evaluate private cloud solutions. It can also help you evaluate managed service providers (MSPs) on far more than…
What is compliance as a service (CaaS)?
As AI-driven threats and opportunities increase, so have regulatory expectations. Many small and midsize (SMB) companies are having difficulty keeping up. A 2025 PwC compliance report revealed a concerning truth:…
How to choose the right MSP partner: A practical buyer’s guide
Companies of all sizes are spending more on managed IT services than ever before–and the numbers are only going higher. According to Grandview research, the global managed IT market was…
How a virtual chief information security officer (vCISO) works with a compliance as a service (CaaS) program
If you’re looking for a managed service provider to help take regulatory compliance operations out of house, you may wonder if it’s worth the investment to get a virtual chief…
The cybersecurity and compliance gap: How MSPs bridge it with risk management strategy
As organizations struggle to keep pace with evolving cyberthreats—and new compliance regulations—they sometimes perpetuate a gap. Unknowingly, these companies treat cybersecurity and compliance as separate disciplines rather than interdependent domains.…
The Integris banking trust and technology outlook for 2026: Increases in technology spending but also fragile trust
Banks are entering 2026 at a pivotal moment, where banking trust will become key currency. Technology spending is increasing significantly, cybersecurity threats are intensifying, and artificial intelligence (AI) has become…
How MSPs can shift manufacturers toward adaptive manufacturing
Manufacturing is undergoing a massive shift—toward adaptive manufacturing. For decades, competitiveness was driven largely by cost cutting and efficiency. Today, however, volatility in global supply chains, geopolitical shifts, labor shortages,…
Optimizing hybrid cloud computing with an MSP
In 2026, companies continue to build their future in the cloud. And they are turning to managed service providers (MSPs) to shepherd their journey—particularly en route to hybrid cloud computing.…
Can Managed IT Support Save My Business Money?
Can my business save money by taking some or all of my IT support functions out-of-house? In most cases, the answer is yes. According a recent 2025 IT Trends report…
How to build KPIs for your compliance as a service program
Is your compliance program data ready? Modern compliance has outgrown the days of spreadsheets and frantic audit prep. AI technology has changed the game for everything from data governance to…