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.

Why system downtime is so costly—and how MSPs can help

What is system downtime? For nearly every business, system downtime is a reality. And when systems go down, users lose productivity, customers can’t transact, and businesses forfeit dollars. Systems and applications suffer downtime for myriad reasons. There may be a hardware or software failure, power outage, cyberthreats, or even scheduled maintenance. But whatever the source,…

How SASE benefits the network edge—and MSPs can help SMBs deploy it

Key takeaways from this article on SASE benefits: Distributed workforces create networking security gaps Over the past several years, company operations have shifted dramatically. Economic uncertainty, supply-and-demand shocks, and shifts in the labor force have placed new pressures on companies trying to deliver more efficiently and cost-effectively. Distributed workforces are central to this new economic…

A client portal is an MSP’s ‘litmus test’ for client-centricity

Key takeaways: Why does a client portal signal high-quality MSP service? Organizations that are considering IT managed service provider support want the highest level of service, and they want access to that service without hurdles and friction. Top-notch managed service comes in part through responsive, expert 24/7/365 IT support. But not every IT managed service…

How the tech gap threatens U.S. manufacturing

U.S. manufacturing is experiencing a pivotal moment. Policy changes, reshoring efforts, and rising consumer preference for domestically produced goods have generated optimism about a new industrial renaissance in the United States. Still a deeper look inside America’s factories reveals a widening gap between aspiration and readiness. The driving force behind this tension? Technology. The “2025…

Trends in manufacturing: Smart manufacturing takes center stage with mounting economic uncertainty

Today, trends in manufacturing are evolving rapidly—driven by recent shifts in trade policy, rising economic uncertainty, and technology advancements. While U.S. manufacturing observers estimate modest growth in the industry, in 2025, the economic backdrop for the industry remains unclear. Concerns over trade policy continue to mount, and raw material costs have increased. According to the…

How a Microsoft 365 security assessment can make the difference for your organization

  Microsoft 365 is a powerful business platform, but organizations aren’t realizing its full potential, such as with M365 cybersecurity capabilities. M365 provides capabilities such as identity and access management, data security and data loss prevention, and monitoring of cyberthreats. A managed service provider can help organizations get the most out of their deployment with…

Key Microsoft 365 benefits and how MSPs can help you achieve them

Microsoft 365 has helped companies become more productive and cost-efficient. Organizations can work collaboratively on files, use videoconferencing tools so that globally dispersed teams meet in real time, and use AI to gain business insights. At the same time, companies haven’t maximized the platform’s full value. That’s because, while Microsoft 365 benefits are myriad, many…

What are the factors driving private cloud adoption?

Several factors are driving newfound cloud repatriation: moving data from public clouds back to private clouds. What is the source of this renewed private cloud adoption?

How Microsoft 365 management is a game-changer for law firms

Introduction: Today’s law firms compete in a crowded field Today’s legal industry faces challenges—but also opportunities. In many cases, smaller law firms have no in-house IT and yet are forced to compete with much larger counterparts. Nearly 50% of respondents to a recent survey cite competition from other legal service providers as a key factor…

Guide: How MSPs improve banks’ return on assets, operational efficiency

Banks need technology to boost customer experience, bolster cybersecurity,, improve operational efficiency, and increase return on assets. Here’s how an MSP improves banks’ return on assets–without breaking the bank.