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Company Updates

Genesys Acquires Pinkfish: What It Means for Managed Contact Center AI

Genesys’ acquisition of Pinkfish is a signal that contact center AI is moving from pilot projects to faster enterprise deployment. For SMB and mid-market IT leaders, the key question is whether this speeds up automation without adding security, compliance, or integration risk.

My MSP TechMy MSP TechAug 7, 2026
9 min
Managed IT

The Real Benefits of Managed IT (Beyond Fixing Computers)

The real benefits of managed IT compound over time: stronger security posture, less downtime, and technology that follows a strategy, not just repairs.

My MSP TechMy MSP Tech Editorial TeamAug 6, 2026
5 min
Managed IT

5 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Break-Fix IT

Five clear signals that your company needs managed IT instead of paying to fix tech only after it breaks.

My MSP TechMy MSP Tech Editorial TeamAug 4, 2026
6 min
Tips & Guides

IT Services for Law Firms: A Practical Guide for SMB and Mid-Market Practices

Law firms run on deadlines, confidentiality, and client trust. This guide shows SMB and mid-market practices how to design IT services for law firms that are secure, compliant, and cost-effective—covering Microsoft 365, cloud platforms, EDR/MDR, SOC, backups, and how to evaluate managed IT providers.

My MSP TechMy MSP TechAug 4, 2026
11 min
Industry News

Microsoft CrowdStrike Outage: What SMBs and Mid-Market IT Teams Must Learn

Microsoft said about 8.5 million Windows devices were affected by a faulty CrowdStrike Falcon update that caused blue-screen crashes and operational disruptions worldwide. For SMB and mid-market IT leaders, the incident is a reminder to harden third-party controls, test recovery plans, and reduce single-agent dependency.

My MSP TechMy MSP TechJul 31, 2026
8 min
Managed IT

Managed IT vs Break-Fix: Which Actually Saves You Money?

A plain-English breakdown of break-fix vs managed services and which model actually costs your business less over a year.

My MSP TechMy MSP Tech Editorial TeamJul 30, 2026
4 min
Managed IT

What Are Managed IT Services — and What's Actually Included?

A plain-English guide to what managed IT services are, what's included, and how to tell if outsourcing IT is right for your business.

My MSP TechMy MSP Tech Editorial TeamJul 28, 2026
5 min
Tips & Guides

Outsourced IT Support: A Practical Guide for SMB and Mid-Market Leaders

Outsourced IT support lets SMB and mid-market companies access an experienced IT department—security, cloud, help desk, and compliance—without building one from scratch. This guide explains how to evaluate providers, structure SLAs, and calculate cost and ROI so IT directors and business leaders can make confident decisions.

My MSP TechMy MSP TechJul 28, 2026
10 min
Managed IT Services Cost: Pricing Models & What You'll Actually PayBuyer Guides

Managed IT Services Cost: Pricing Models & What You'll Actually Pay

A clear, no-hype guide to managed IT services pricing: the main MSP pricing models, what's included in a managed IT plan, the factors that move cost up or down, and how to compare quotes apples-to-apples before you sign.

My MSP TechMy MSP Tech Editorial TeamJun 24, 2026
7 min
What Is a vCIO? Virtual CIO Services ExplainedManaged IT

What Is a vCIO? Virtual CIO Services Explained

A vCIO is a virtual Chief Information Officer who provides outsourced IT strategy and leadership, usually through a managed IT provider. Here is what they do and who needs one.

My MSP TechMy MSP Tech Editorial TeamJun 24, 2026
6 min
How to Choose a Managed IT Provider: The Complete Buyer's GuideBuyer Guides

How to Choose a Managed IT Provider: The Complete Buyer's Guide

Choosing the right managed IT provider comes down to matching your size, industry, and compliance needs to the right MSP. Here are the questions to ask, the red flags to avoid, what co-managed IT really means, and a side-by-side framework to compare providers with confidence.

My MSP TechMy MSP Tech Editorial TeamJun 24, 2026
8 min
HIPAA Compliant IT Services: What Healthcare Practices Need to KnowCompliance

HIPAA Compliant IT Services: What Healthcare Practices Need to Know

What HIPAA compliant IT services must cover, why your IT provider needs a BAA, the three Security Rule safeguards, and how to vet a HIPAA-experienced provider.

My MSP TechMy MSP Tech Editorial TeamJun 24, 2026
6 min