

Business IT Support in a Time of Crisis: How MSPs Are Closing the UK IT Skills Gap
The UK is experiencing a severe shortage of IT talent, a crisis that has deep implications for businesses across every sector. As of 2025, this shortfall is no longer a problem isolated to technology firms. It is now a national concern with real economic consequences.
But amid this growing challenge, one solution is proving essential: managed service providers (MSPs). These companies are helping businesses plug skill gaps.

AIS Technology
6 min read


The Rise of XaaS: How Subscription IT Services Are Changing Business Operations for SMEs
Agility and scalability are no longer luxuries reserved for large enterprises. The rapid expansion of Everything-as-a-Service (XaaS) is democratising access to enterprise-grade technology, making powerful tools available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through predictable, subscription-based models. From AI-as-a-Service to Security-as-a-Service and Infrastructure-as-a-Service, XaaS is transforming how SMEs operate, compete, and grow – particularly in regions like

AIS Technology
5 min read


UK Cyber Growth Action Plan: What It Means for SMEs and IT Support Providers in Essex
In June 2025, the UK Government unveiled the Cyber Growth Action Plan (CGAP) a strategic initiative offering up to £16 million in funding to bolster domestic cyber innovation. (1). AIS tech, as a leading IT support company in Essex, is ideally positioned to help local SMEs harness these new opportunities.

AIS Technology
4 min read


Why Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Strategies Are the New Normal for IT in 2025
If there’s one thing the past few years have made clear, it’s that flexibility is no longer a luxury but it is now a necessity. For businesses in 2025, hybrid and multi-cloud strategies have moved from ‘emerging trends’ to standard operating models. The days of relying on a single cloud provider or worse, a purely on-premises setup are rapidly fading.
Enter: the Managed Service Provider (MSP).

AIS Technology
8 min read


Cyber Security Specialists Share the Top 5 Threats for 2025
UK businesses face critical 2025 cyber threats. Cyber security specialists detail the top 5 dangers: sophisticated ransomware, AI-driven attacks & deepfakes, pervasive phishing, vulnerable supply chains, and costly data breaches. AIS Technology provides crucial insights into these risks & actionable mitigation strategies to protect your assets. Learn how our expert cybersecurity consultancy & managed services can fortify your defences against these cyber attacks. Stay secure.

AIS Technology
13 min read