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#msps--smes

Are you buying simplicity or dependency in CreativeOps? | MarTech

CreativeOps buyers face a choice between perceived simplification and underlying dependency in their production ecosystems.

#artificial-intelligence

UK firms risk being left behind as AI adoption gap widens, warns PwC

UK businesses lag behind global leaders in AI investment and innovation, risking their competitive edge in the market.

fromDigiday

fromFairbanks Daily News-Miner

Why marketing is now the operating system for growth

Artificial intelligence is transforming marketing into a central growth engine, influencing brand perception for both humans and automated systems.

Business intelligence

Why AI Search Matters for Clients. How Brands Can Gain More Visibility, More Trust, and Better Conversion With the Right Strategy

Leading AI Companies Driving Enterprise Adoption

Leading AI companies are essential for effective enterprise adoption, focusing on strategy and integration to drive measurable impact.

4 weeks ago

How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Business Service Delivery

Artificial intelligence transforms business services delivery by automating workflows, improving efficiency, and enhancing service quality in link-building, digital PR, and SEO operations.

UK firms risk being left behind as AI adoption gap widens, warns PwC

UK businesses lag behind global leaders in AI investment and innovation, risking their competitive edge in the market.

fromDigiday

Why marketing is now the operating system for growth

Artificial intelligence is transforming marketing into a central growth engine, influencing brand perception for both humans and automated systems.

fromFairbanks Daily News-Miner

Why AI Search Matters for Clients. How Brands Can Gain More Visibility, More Trust, and Better Conversion With the Right Strategy

AI Search is crucial for business growth, impacting customer acquisition, brand trust, and visibility in a digital landscape.

Leading AI Companies Driving Enterprise Adoption

Leading AI companies are essential for effective enterprise adoption, focusing on strategy and integration to drive measurable impact.

more#artificial-intelligence

4 weeks ago

How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Business Service Delivery

Artificial intelligence transforms business services delivery by automating workflows, improving efficiency, and enhancing service quality in link-building, digital PR, and SEO operations.

#ai-governance

Custom AI Governance Services: The Missing Piece In Your L&D Strategy

Many L&D teams adopt AI tools without ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in their training programs.

Rubrik SAGE: using AI to govern agentic workforces

Enterprises must adopt AI-powered semantic governance to manage the security challenges posed by creative and non-deterministic agentic AI systems.

Custom AI Governance Services: The Missing Piece In Your L&D Strategy

Many L&D teams adopt AI tools without ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in their training programs.

Rubrik SAGE: using AI to govern agentic workforces

Enterprises must adopt AI-powered semantic governance to manage the security challenges posed by creative and non-deterministic agentic AI systems.

more#ai-governance

fromApp Developer Magazine

19 hours ago

IT spending rises as banks balance legacy and innovation

Financial institutions are increasing IT budgets to balance innovation, legacy systems, and regulation, focusing on business value and operational resilience.

14 hours ago

Cloudflare introduces new features for building and deploying agents

Cloudflare is transforming AI development with Dynamic Workers, Sandboxes, and Artifacts for secure, scalable, and efficient code execution.

Commvault launches AI tools for secure agentic AI era

"In agentic environments, agents mutate state across data, systems, and configurations in ways that compound fast and are hard to trace," says Pranay Ahlawat, Chief Technology and AI Officer at Commvault.

Information security

Bootstrapping

12 hours ago

Your Business Won't Scale Unless You Accept This Hard Truth

Leaders must delegate tasks to ensure business scalability and avoid being overqualified for daily operations.

#hubspot

Web development

HubSpot Agency vs. Freelance Developer vs. In-House - Bootstrap Creative

Choosing the right developer support for HubSpot impacts ROI significantly.

How Much Does a Freelance HubSpot Developer Cost? - Bootstrap Creative

Pricing for HubSpot developers varies based on expertise, experience, and industry knowledge, impacting project costs for B2B firms.

fromQuartz

Can HubSpot's Complete Digital Marketing System Boost Its Profits?

HubSpot provides a comprehensive marketing platform that enhances customer engagement through inbound marketing, automation, and AI-driven solutions.

Web development

HubSpot Agency vs. Freelance Developer vs. In-House - Bootstrap Creative

Choosing the right developer support for HubSpot impacts ROI significantly.

How Much Does a Freelance HubSpot Developer Cost? - Bootstrap Creative

Pricing for HubSpot developers varies based on expertise, experience, and industry knowledge, impacting project costs for B2B firms.

fromQuartz

Can HubSpot's Complete Digital Marketing System Boost Its Profits?

HubSpot provides a comprehensive marketing platform that enhances customer engagement through inbound marketing, automation, and AI-driven solutions.

more#hubspot

fromTNW | Events

SaaS on the Beach returns to Barcelona

SaaS on the Beach is built on selectivity, with attendance limited to 60 handpicked founders, creating a tightly edited peer group atmosphere.

Barcelona

Salesforce is taking on ServiceNow in ITSM. The winner is AI

Salesforce's ITSM product is gaining traction, with some customers switching from ServiceNow, but it still holds a small market share.

Marketing

fromInc

How to Turn Connections Into Strategic Partnerships That Scale

Strategic alliances require intention, genuine curiosity, and respect to evolve from casual connections into high-impact partnerships.

Careers

fromFast Company

The future of work is here, but hiring hasn't caught up

Companies must adopt a skills-first approach to hiring to fill critical roles and access a broader talent pool.

Web design

Seven leading hosting providers for small businesses that need reliable performance - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Small business owners should prioritize uptime, speed, and support quality when choosing a hosting provider.

Broadcom combines AI and automation in Automic V26

Broadcom's Automic Automation V26 integrates AI into business processes while emphasizing control and governance to mitigate risks associated with unpredictability.

Cloud degrees are moving online

Accredited online cloud computing degrees are expanding, reducing costs and providing practical value for students and employers.

Hyperscaler datacentres set to dominate by 2031 | Computer Weekly

Hyperscalers are projected to dominate global datacentre capacity, reaching 67% by 2031, driven by AI growth.

Enterprises demand cloud value

Businesses are shifting from cost-cutting to establishing centers of excellence and finops to enhance ROI in cloud investments.

Higher education

Cloud degrees are moving online

Accredited online cloud computing degrees are expanding, reducing costs and providing practical value for students and employers.

Hyperscaler datacentres set to dominate by 2031 | Computer Weekly

Hyperscalers are projected to dominate global datacentre capacity, reaching 67% by 2031, driven by AI growth.

Enterprises demand cloud value

Businesses are shifting from cost-cutting to establishing centers of excellence and finops to enhance ROI in cloud investments.

BILL lets enterprise suppliers collect from any SMB, even ones not on its platform

BILL's Supplier Payments Plus now allows enterprise suppliers to accept payments from any SMB customer, streamlining payment processes and reducing collection times.

Privacy professionals

How to Turn Security From a Bottleneck Into a Revenue Driver

Deals stall due to buyers' inability to quickly verify security, not lack of security itself.

Growth hacking

How to Fix CRM Adoption Before It Kills Your Startup

CRM software amplifies existing operational dysfunction rather than fixing it, requiring proper processes and habits for effective use.

Productivity

How UK businesses are eradicating the administrative burden with Artificial Intelligence - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Administrative work hinders growth in UK businesses by slowing decision-making, increasing errors, and making scaling expensive.

Business

fromFortune

So... What Are We Doing With AI?' Innovating in an Age of Caution | Fortune

CEOs face pressure to demonstrate AI investment results while balancing short-term performance and innovation risks.

15 hours ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.

#ai

fromwww.businessinsider.com

9 hours ago

Information security

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence

An IBM exec built an AI agent to prep for meetings and said it saved hours every week

fromDevOps.com

DevOps

CloudBees Delivers on AI Promise to Improve Application Testing - DevOps.com

CloudBees Smart Tests uses AI to prioritize tests, reducing CI/CD processing time significantly.

How AI Is Fixing a Costly Problem Most Businesses Ignore

AI accurately forecasts storage needs, helping businesses avoid overspending and running out of storage.

9 hours ago

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

An IBM exec built an AI agent to prep for meetings and said it saved hours every week

Digital Dave, an AI agent, streamlines client meeting preparations, saving McCann and his team significant time and enhancing client engagement.

fromDevOps.com

CloudBees Delivers on AI Promise to Improve Application Testing - DevOps.com

CloudBees Smart Tests uses AI to prioritize tests, reducing CI/CD processing time significantly.

How AI Is Fixing a Costly Problem Most Businesses Ignore

AI accurately forecasts storage needs, helping businesses avoid overspending and running out of storage.

more#ai

#microsoft

fromThe Verge

13 hours ago

Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like AI bots for 365 Copilot

Microsoft is integrating OpenClaw features into 365 Copilot for autonomous task completion.

Microsoft cuts cloudy desktop prices by 20 percent

Microsoft is reducing Windows 365 cloud PC prices by 20% to enhance cost-effectiveness for small and medium businesses starting May 1st.

fromThe Verge

13 hours ago

Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like AI bots for 365 Copilot

Microsoft is integrating OpenClaw features into 365 Copilot for autonomous task completion.

Microsoft cuts cloudy desktop prices by 20 percent

Microsoft is reducing Windows 365 cloud PC prices by 20% to enhance cost-effectiveness for small and medium businesses starting May 1st.

more#microsoft

#ai-adoption

AI deployment in networks is stalling as pressure on infrastructure mounts

AI adoption in network environments is slower than expected, with increasing infrastructure demands and significant challenges in deployment and integration.

Artificial intelligence

Why Waiting to Adopt AI Is Riskier Than You Think

AI deployment in networks is stalling as pressure on infrastructure mounts

AI adoption in network environments is slower than expected, with increasing infrastructure demands and significant challenges in deployment and integration.

Why Waiting to Adopt AI Is Riskier Than You Think

Early adoption of AI fosters judgment and confidence, while waiting risks organizational drift and missed opportunities for learning and adaptation.

Set it up once, test it properly, and let the system handle the rest.

Automating SSL certificate renewal prevents production outages and reduces stress during incidents.

Bootstrapping

How I Went From Side Hustle to 7 Figures in 12 Months Using 4 AI Tools (No Tech Skills Needed)

Most side hustles fail due to lack of systems, not effort; AI tools can automate tasks for solopreneurs.

fromTechRepublic

AI Expansion, Security Crises, and Workforce Upheaval Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

The tech industry faces rapid innovation alongside significant instability, highlighted by AI advancements and economic proposals amid ongoing layoffs.

Remote teams

fromInc

3 Principles to Help Your Business Thrive in the AI Era

Predictability is less common in business today; small firms are better positioned for flexibility and rapid adaptation to change.

Why human capital is the ultimate moat in AI-first finance

A human-first approach to AI development prioritizes engineering talent as a strategic asset over traditional GPU-first strategies.

fromMedium

Mastra AI - The Modern Framework for Building Production-Ready AI Agents

Creating reliable, scalable AI systems requires more than simple prompts; it involves building infrastructure and managing complex workflows.

Careers

fromFast Company

Why human capital is the ultimate moat in AI-first finance

A human-first approach to AI development prioritizes engineering talent as a strategic asset over traditional GPU-first strategies.

fromMedium

Mastra AI - The Modern Framework for Building Production-Ready AI Agents

Creating reliable, scalable AI systems requires more than simple prompts; it involves building infrastructure and managing complex workflows.

more#ai-development

19 hours ago

London's data centre surge is creating a capacity squeeze for businesses across the capital - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London's data centre market is expanding rapidly due to rising demand, but securing timely access to infrastructure is becoming increasingly challenging for businesses.

ServiceNow makes its entire portfolio AI-native for every customer

ServiceNow is integrating AI into its entire product portfolio, eliminating separate AI licenses and introducing the Context Engine for enhanced decision-making.

from24/7 Wall St.

The "SaaS-Pocalypse" Continues: Cloudflare, ServiceNow, CrowdStrike Under Fire as Anthropic Rewrites the Rules

The release of Anthropic's AI security product has significantly impacted investor confidence in enterprise software companies, leading to sharp stock declines.

AWS launches Agent Registry for managing AI agents

AWS introduces the Agent Registry to centralize AI agent management and reduce chaos in organizations deploying numerous agents.

AWS targets AI agent sprawl with new Bedrock Agent Registry

AWS introduces Agent Registry to help enterprises manage and govern AI agents effectively.

AWS: Agents shouldn't be secret, so we built a registry

AWS Agent Registry enhances visibility and control over AI agents in corporate environments.

AWS launches Agent Registry for managing AI agents

AWS introduces the Agent Registry to centralize AI agent management and reduce chaos in organizations deploying numerous agents.

AWS targets AI agent sprawl with new Bedrock Agent Registry

AWS introduces Agent Registry to help enterprises manage and govern AI agents effectively.

AWS: Agents shouldn't be secret, so we built a registry

AWS Agent Registry enhances visibility and control over AI agents in corporate environments.

Why More UK Founders Are Turning to VA Agencies Instead of Hiring In-House

UK founders are increasingly opting for EU-based virtual assistants over in-house executive assistants due to cost and efficiency benefits.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Microsoft exec suggests AI agents will need to buy software licenses, just like employees

AI agents may require their own identities and licenses, potentially expanding software revenue despite concerns about reduced human interaction.

fromNextgov.com

Data is a strategic asset and a strategic vulnerability

Data is a primary strategic asset in national security, transforming into both a powerful tool and a critical vulnerability.

fromwww.facilitiesdive.com

Workplace management tech is prevalent, but integration challenges limit use: surveys

Most commercial real estate professionals fail to utilize workplace management technology data for effective space planning.

AWS ponders selling its home-grown chips by the rack-load

Amazon's chip business could generate ~$50 billion annually if sold independently, highlighting significant demand and growth potential.

Why London businesses are building their own software instead of buying it - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London's small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly opting for custom software solutions over off-the-shelf tools.

fromTNW | Offers

10 Best SOC 2 Compliance Software for 2026

SOC 2 compliance software automates security controls, streamlining the audit process and ensuring readiness in weeks instead of months.

fromFortune

The digital sovereignty dilemma is a false choice - here's how enterprises can have both | Fortune

Organizations must ensure digital sovereignty by balancing local control with global technology access to remain resilient and competitive.

fromHubspot

in 4 months

AEO strategy for SaaS: 6 tactics that convert prospects into trials

AEO strategy is crucial for SaaS companies to enhance visibility in AI-driven search environments.

Western Union zaps VMware and moves to Nutanix

Western Union is six months into a migration of 900 to 1,200 applications that run across a 3,900-core server fleet. The decision to move came during a period of re-invention at Western Union, a 175-year-old company that is currently working to become more customer-focused and therefore is open to new suppliers to help reach that goal.

Tech industry

How Software Overload Is Costing You More Than You Know

Software overload occurs when too many tools create complexity, hindering efficiency; the solution is auditing and consolidating tools for simplicity.

fromCFO Brew

Docusign CFO lays out the company's plans for a resurgence

Docusign is focusing on AI-driven Intelligent Agreement Management to drive future growth after experiencing a slowdown post-pandemic.

fromAbove the Law

Managing In The Age Of AI: Bring Back Walking Around - Above the Law

AI systems can make errors in decision-making that experienced humans would avoid, highlighting the need for better training and supervision in law.

Remote teams

3 weeks ago

How SMBs Are Cutting Costs and Scaling Efficiently with Virtual Assistants (2026)

SMBs are reevaluating hiring practices, focusing on the choice between in-house employees and virtual assistants to optimize operational costs.

fromThe Hacker News

The Hidden Security Risks of Shadow AI in Enterprises

Shadow AI poses significant risks by allowing unregulated use of AI tools that can expose sensitive data and weaken security controls.

Nutanix thinks some Azure cloud desktops belong on-prem

Nutanix partners with Microsoft to enhance on-prem desktop virtualization, addressing challenges of VDI and promoting hybrid operations for Azure Virtual Desktop.

Nutanix won't give AI free rein: infrastructure remains a human endeavor

Nutanix focuses on facilitating AI workloads while maintaining human oversight in IT management, emphasizing minimal changes for infrastructure administrators.

As IT complexity escalates, Nutanix fights back

Nutanix is prioritizing flexibility and aims to be a leading agentic AI platform amidst external IT developments.

Nutanix thinks some Azure cloud desktops belong on-prem

Nutanix partners with Microsoft to enhance on-prem desktop virtualization, addressing challenges of VDI and promoting hybrid operations for Azure Virtual Desktop.

Nutanix won't give AI free rein: infrastructure remains a human endeavor

Nutanix focuses on facilitating AI workloads while maintaining human oversight in IT management, emphasizing minimal changes for infrastructure administrators.

As IT complexity escalates, Nutanix fights back

Nutanix is prioritizing flexibility and aims to be a leading agentic AI platform amidst external IT developments.

more#nutanix

fromFortune

Amid the 'SaaSpocalypse,' CIOs and CTOs take a harder line with their vendors | Fortune

Engagement with software vendors is evolving, focusing on architecture and pricing models amid rapid changes in generative AI capabilities.

Is Adobe bringing AI-driven automation to Marketo? | MarTech

A new MCP server for Adobe Marketo Engage is expected to be announced at Adobe Summit, enhancing AI integration for marketing operations.

5 IT Mistakes That Still Catch Small Businesses Off Guard

Cybersecurity is a critical concern for SMEs, yet many underestimate the risks and only seek help after incidents occur.

Your Employees Are Using AI Whether You Know It or Not

Creating an AI-driven culture is essential for maximizing employee engagement and productivity with AI tools.

Bringing databases and Kubernetes together

Automating Kubernetes workloads with Operators can provide the same level of functionality as DBaaS, while still avoiding lock-in to a specific provider.

DevOps

This One-Hour Audit That Could Save Your Product from AI Exclusion

Brands must provide clear, structured product information to compete for AI-generated recommendations in a landscape dominated by synthesized answers.

What enterprise devops teams should learn from SaaS

Enterprise devops teams can enhance resiliency by adopting practices from SaaS providers, focusing on robust testing, monitoring, and seamless upgrades.

fromComputerworld

AI often doesn't deliver ROI for IT departments either

Only 28% of AI projects in infrastructure and operations achieve meaningful ROI, with many failing due to unrealistic expectations and skills gaps.

How marketing leaders are getting unstuck from Salesforce | MarTech

Brands are migrating from Salesforce Marketing Cloud to modern engagement architectures for better speed, flexibility, and innovation.

NetSuite Expands AI Connector Service with MCP Apps

Oracle NetSuite enhances its AI Connector Service with new features for easier integration of AI assistants with NetSuite data and workflows.

Only 14 percent of companies achieved a high level of cloud maturity

Only 14% of organizations have achieved the highest level of cloud maturity despite AI driving demand for cloud investments.

The hidden tradeoffs in moving to a composable martech stack | MarTech

Moving to a composable stack from a monolithic marketing cloud incurs hidden costs in integration, coordination, data management, vendor management, and skill requirements.

How to build an enterprise-grade MCP registry

MCP registries are essential for integrating AI agents with enterprise systems, requiring semantic discovery, governance, and developer-friendly controls.

fromThe Hacker News

The MSP Guide to Using AI-Powered Risk Management to Scale Cybersecurity

Risk-based cybersecurity is essential for MSPs to scale services, build client trust, increase upsells, and drive recurring revenue through proactive threat management and continuous risk assessment.

5 Best Providers of Risk-Controlled Legacy System Transformation Services

They slow down innovation, increase maintenance costs, and make it harder to scale or adapt to changing market demands. However, businesses choose to stay in this "toxic relationship" rather than break free of legacy constraints because the "breakup" is associated with risks, such as potential system downtime, data loss, disruption of fragile business logic, security vulnerabilities, and temporary drops in productivity - risks that can be significantly reduced with a preliminary software audit.

Software development

The rise of custom software solutions in today's competitive market - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Custom software development provides businesses with tailored solutions that align with unique operational needs, offering better scalability and competitive advantages compared to generic off-the-shelf software.

2 months ago

Rise of AI means companies could pass on SaaS

AI competition from firms like OpenAI and Anthropic threatens vertical SaaS growth, triggering a sharp software-stock sell-off and hundreds of billions in market-value losses.

SaaS-pocalypse isn't coming any time soon

AI will not destroy the SaaS market; instead, it creates competitive pricing pressure and differentiation challenges while maintaining cost-benefit analysis for enterprise software decisions.

fromChannelPro

2 months ago

Inside the SME tech revolution: The quiet role of the channel in driving real change

SMEs are vital to the UK economy but face weakened confidence, rising costs, and planning challenges; MSPs provide guidance to embed technology and support growth.

What Happens to Business Technology When It Reaches End of Life?

Most businesses, which includes modern ones, invest heavily in technology, but they rarely plan for its eventual and inevitable exit strategy. Generally speaking, companies spend millions on the latest hardware while overlooking the critical phase when those assets reach their end. This lack of planning creates a massive gap in the operational lifecycle of many otherwise successful global organizations. Decisions made at the end of a device's life carry real business risks that can impact the bottom line financially and environmentally speaking.

Information security

fromComputerworld

SaaS isn't dead, the market is just becoming more hybrid

The future will be a blended ecosystem of agent-driven platforms, hybrid pricing, and AI governance where incumbents and AI-native startups coexist.

fromBusiness Insider

I'm a solo business owner who couldn't afford employees. A $20-a-month AI subscription became my team.

When I took my side hustle full-time, I needed a website and accidentally fell into the world of building with AI. After trying an old website builder and failing, I hired a designer and an engineer part-time to do it. They were a bit slow, so while I was waiting, I tried using a suggested AI tool to build my website.

Artificial intelligence