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Thoughts on technology, infrastructure, and AI from 25+ years in the field.
Most founders go into a sale process with technology debt they haven’t priced. By the time the buyer’s diligence team finds it, the conversation isn’t whether — it’s how much it costs you. Here’s where it usually shows up.
Different firm, different size, different IT supplier — and largely the same six findings. Here’s what UK law firms running on Microsoft 365 keep getting wrong, and what to do about it.
Cyber Essentials Plus is the assessed version of the certification — an auditor actually tests your controls. Here’s exactly what happens, where businesses fail, and how to prepare.
AI hasn’t just made attackers faster. It’s changed the nature of the threat. Here’s what UK SMEs are actually facing in 2026, and what to do about it.
Most UK SMEs running Microsoft 365 have the same five or six misconfigurations. I’ve seen them in almost every tenant I’ve audited. Here’s what to look for.
A Fractional IT Director gives growing UK businesses senior technology leadership without the full-time hire. Here’s what the role actually covers, how it compares to the alternatives, and the four situations where it makes the most sense.
A Fractional CISO gives you board-level security leadership without the full-time cost. Here’s what that actually means, what they do, and whether you need one.
Three years ago I typed my first prompt into ChatGPT. Today AI powers 90% of my workflows. Here’s everything I learned.
Not every business needs a CISO — but some businesses definitely do and don’t know it yet. Here are the real signals that tell you which category you’re in.
Fractional CISO costs in the UK range from £2,500 to £10,000 per month depending on days committed and scope. Here’s what you’re actually buying, what moves the price, and how it compares to a full-time hire.