Lauren Horwitz
Director, Content Marketing
Integris
As director of content marketing at Integris, Lauren Horwitz brings more than a decade and a half of experience in digital publishing and editorial leadership. She specializes in content strategy and development to reach key audiences. Horwitz has held senior roles at HUMAN Security, Dynatrace, Informa Tech, Cisco.com, and TechTarget.
The Integris manufacturing technology and cybersecurity report, 2026: Adaptive manufacturing adoption continues—with cybersecurity challenges
U.S. manufacturers are rapidly embracing digital transformation to become more agile, responsive, and efficient. Often referred to as “adaptive manufacturing,” this approach uses technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) systems to respond dynamically to changing demand, supply chain disruptions, and operational issues with minimal human intervention.…
Adopting AI in credit unions: Five practical use cases
For financial institutions including credit unions, AI is no longer just a nice-to-have in staying competitive with other financial institutions. Credit unions have begun adopting AI for myriad objectives. But five top outcomes stand out: satisfying member needs, making operations more efficient, and staying ahead of fraud and cyberthreats, and bolstering internal teams. Data suggests…
The top seven IT challenges that cripple organizations—and how MSPs can solve them
Technology should be an accelerator for growth and innovation. But for many organizations, IT has become a source of management headaches, risk, and operational drag. Whether it’s aging infrastructure, cybersecurity concerns, inconsistent support, or limited internal resources, IT challenges are creating increasing pressure for today’s business leaders to keep systems running and secure while navigating…
Seven AI business opportunities that already show ROI
It’s hard to refute that company investment in AI has grown substantially over the past couple of years. Indeed, total AI market size is projected to reach approximately $347 billion in 2026 (up from $208 billion in 2023); this represents a 67% increase. Companies see AI business opportunities in myriad organizational functions—from sales and customer service…
How law firm technology adoption is shaping client trust in 2026
In 2026, law firm technology is no longer just an operational concern—it’s a defining factor in client trust and retention as well as revenue growth. New Integris research in the “Integris 2026 law firm trust in technology report” highlights a growing client confidence gap in the legal industry. While law firms are increasing technology spending,…
Deploying secure AI and displacing shadow AI are key to mitigating business risk
Today’s organizations are clamoring to reach the next phase of digital maturity—and they are adopting AI tools to get there. According to McKinsey & Co., some 88% of organizations are using artificial intelligence in at least one business function. At the same time, data indicates that 59% of workers say they use AI tools that have not been approved by their company. Unapproved tools often…
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 how they manage help desk tickets, laptop updates, or server upgrades; it can provide insight into how a prospective MSP partner can provide a viable…
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. But in fact, cybersecurity and compliance are complementary. Compliance sets required standards, and cybersecurity enforces them through controls, monitoring, and strategic disaster recovery and response.…
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 embedded in everyday banking decisions. At the same time, customer trust remains high—nearly 9 in 10 customers believe banks keep their information secure. Yet beneath…
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, and rapid technology change have made resilience and adaptability just as important as cost optimization. Supply chain disruption, tariff uncertainty, and logistics bottlenecks have…