Microsoft Extended Service Terms (EST): What you need to know before enforcement
Starting May 4, 2026, Microsoft is changing how Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) subscriptions behave when they reach the end of their term. The familiar grace period after expiration is being removed and replaced with Extended Service Terms (EST): a paid, month-to-month extension that applies when subscriptions are neither renewed nor cancelled. For CSP partners, this change directly impacts renewal planning, billing outcomes and customer conversations. Understanding how EST works (and […]
Why MSPs should use a security framework in 2026
MSPs are no longer just “the computer janitors”. They are the primary custodians of their clients’ digital survival. In 2026, the shift from putting out security fires to getting to increasing resilience is table stakes. But here’s the problem: most MSPs still approach cybersecurity reactively, addressing threats as they emerge rather than building a repeatable system to manage risk over time. That’s where security frameworks come in. Following […]
Secure AI for SMBs: How MSPs can support with Microsoft Copilot Business, Purview and Defender Suites for Business Premium
AI tools are now a part of everyday work. From drafting emails to summarizing documents, the productivity gains are clear. What’s easier to overlook are the security risks tied to AI use. Without the right safeguards in place, company data can be exposed as AI tools are adopted. Most SMBs don’t have a dedicated security team to manage this on their own, so they’re particularly at risk. This is where MSPs can play a key role in guiding their SMB customers through secure AI adoption and use. To help MSPs […]
You’ve migrated to Microsoft 365. Now what?
For most MSPs, moving a client to Microsoft 365 is treated as a milestone. Email migrated. Users onboarded. Data in the cloud. But in reality, this moment marks the point where responsibility shifts from project delivery to longterm risk management. And that’s where many MSPs quietly struggle. Because Microsoft 365 is no longer just a […]
MSP security is a team sport. Going solo is costing you growth
It’s 4 PM on a Friday, and a critical security alert just hit your dashboard. Your gut says it’s probably nothing, but your brain says “what if it’s not?” Who do you call? If your answer is “no one,” you’re not alone. Most MSPs make critical security decisions in isolation. You’re expected to be the expert. Your team looks to […]
