Manufacturing
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…
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. Hybrid cloud architecture has become key for organizations to take a “best of both worlds” approach to their IT environments. Organizations can get the flexibility…
Why CMMC compliance may matter for your company in 2026
If your organization carries ongoing contracts with the Department of Defense, you will likely have a new bar to meet in 2026: new CMMC compliance rules. As of 2025, the DoD has issued a new rule that requires organizations working with the DoD to adhere to new upgraded standards to maintain their Cybersecurity Maturity Model…
Why manufacturing needs a cloud-to-edge strategy
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a corporate pilot project anymore. AI is becoming central to how organizations–from enterprises to small and midsize organizations–operate and compete. From predictive analytics and workflow automation to real-time business insight, AI is reshaping industries. But with that shift comes an important challenge: how to build the infrastructure to support…
FAQs about CMMC compliance: What manufacturers need to know
Is your factory ready for the new CMMC upgrades? If you’re a manufacturer that works with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), you know—the pressure is on to earn a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and achieve full CMMC compliance. In fact, The CMMC final rule took effect in December of 2024, potentially requiring manufacturers…
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…
Navigating the 2024 CMMC Rules: Essential Updates for IT Managers
If you’re a business owner with a Department of Defense contract—or you’ve been considering bidding for a DoD contract—there’s big news on the horizon. On October 15th, 2024, the DoD published a new set of rules for the CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) program it uses to govern cybersecurity and data handling for its vendors.…