James Tizzard

🚨 The PSTN switch-off is coming — January 2027 is not a flexible deadline. Carriers are working with finite resources and there's little chance of any extension. If your business hasn’t started transitioning away from legacy phone systems, now is the time. Waiting could mean rushed decisions, increased costs, and service disruption. Future-proof your communications infrastructure today — before the clock runs out. ⏳

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If your MSP revolves panels, rate cards and SLAs, you’re managing suppliers, not capability. Today’s contractors are delivering digital change, critical projects and specialist expertise at speed. The organisations pulling ahead have made the shift: from vendor-first to workforce-first. Cameron Robinson breaks down it's time to evolve 👉 https://lnkd.in/gsv5x7rt

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I am genuinely proud of the impact we are having. By trusting us with their Microsoft 365 backups, this MSP has given their business more time to focus on the work that drives real value. If you're still managing backups yourself, this case study is a quick read worth a look.

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Private 5G (P5G): What is it, how does it work, and how does it compare to Wi-Fi? Private 5G, or P5G, is transforming the way businesses connect, communicate, and operate. But what exactly is it? How is it different from traditional Wi-Fi? And more importantly—which is better for your business? At Logicalis, we’re leading the way in P5G adoption, helping customers across industries—from utilities and alcohol production to ports—unlock the power of private networks. With our expert guidance, these organisations are achieving: ✅ Greater efficiency ✅ Reduced operational costs ✅ Minimal downtime ✅ Smarter, more secure connectivity Could P5G be the key to your business working smarter? Let’s explore how Logicalis can help you harness the potential of Private 5G. #Private5G #Connectivity #DigitalTransformation #Logicalis #SmartBusiness #Innovation

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🎥 NEW MINI-SERIES FOR MSP LEADERS Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing four bite-sized (15-second) insights from Niall Mackey, captured during his recent talks at the ChannelNext Events. Each clip focuses on a challenge MSPs are facing right now and the practical strategies that can improve profitability, strengthen service delivery, and differentiate your offering in a crowded market. If you're in the MSP, cybersecurity, email security or channel space, this series is for you. Stay tuned for insight #1 tomorrow. #MSP #ManagedServices #CyberSecurity #EmailSecurity #ChannelPartners #TopsecCloudSolutions #TechLeadership #MSPCommunity

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Demystifying Private 5G vs WiFi.....A short video from our expert Mark Rosewell. Along with all the P5G use cases Mark mentions; another is where higher upload speeds are required (eg. broadcasting). Logicalis Private 5G networks can be fine tuned and even provide real-time flex up / down services to meet changing environments & situations.

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📈 Elevate Your Endpoint Security with IGEL's Preventative Security Architecture™ At Climb Channel Solutions UK, we're always seeking innovative solutions to help organisations stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. That's why we're excited to spotlight the latest blog from our trusted partner, IGEL Technology, on their groundbreaking Preventative Security Architecture™. 🔒 IGEL is redefining endpoint protection by going beyond the traditional "monitor, detect, remediate" approach. The result? A resilient, scalable, and compliant foundation for Zero Trust, SOC alignment, and ransomware defense—enabled by IGEL's strong partner ecosystem. 🔗 Dive into IGEL’s full blog to discover the details and what this could mean for your security posture. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eitd_wKx #Cybersecurity #EndpointSecurity #ZeroTrust #IGEL #ClimbChannelSolutions #ResilientIT #SecureWorkplace Virginia Cowles Justin Thorogood James Millington

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Are you still using 2016 in your business ? If so, join me and Tony Waters while we talk through the challenges and security risks of keeping the server past the end of the year. EBC Group #server2016 #server2016EoL #security

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Listen to Martin Lethbridge and Oli Venn on the latest episode of Clearly Cyber, the PRPR podcast. In the highlight clip below, Oli shares some of the ins and outs of being a sales engineer, including how to communicate effectively with customers and partners. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/etk59vjw WatchGuard Technologies #Podcast #CyberSecurity #Tech

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Another step forward for TalkTalk Business. We’ve acquired Planet IT🌍, bringing managed IT support, cybersecurity and Microsoft cloud expertise into our growing portfolio. It’s part of our continued focus on becoming a broader managed network services provider. Following our recent move to become an independent business, we’re in a stronger position to move faster, think bigger and deliver more for organisations across the UK. Planet IT will continue to operate independently, and we will all work to combine our strengths and support our customers in new ways. There’s a real buzz across the business right now, and we’re looking forward to welcoming our new Planet IT colleagues. Read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/ecpAHbPe

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This is a powerful next step. When MSPs can quantify their clients’ risk, they can shift the conversation toward risk reduction as a measurable return on investment. Instead of relying on ambiguous reports that leave too much open to interpretation, they can show in clear financial terms how their work reduces risk exposure. The result is a more concrete, more credible conversation. MSPs can demonstrate, in dollars and cents, the value of the investments they’ve asked clients to make.

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One partner across IT + Print. Introducing Reliant Networks, a Managed IT Service Provider (MSP) with Managed Print Services (MPS) for UK organisations. If you need faster resolution, tighter security, and cleaner governance, we deliver a model built around consistency: proactive monitoring, responsive support, and reporting that makes performance visible. Fewer suppliers. Clear ownership. Predictable delivery. Reliant Networks is led by two directors with complementary strengths, bringing together hands-on technical direction and commercial leadership. Arjun Gupta – Technical Director Arjun leads technical strategy and delivery, with experience designing and running IT across public and private healthcare environments. His approach is built around four core habits: standardisation, scalability, sustainability, and optimisation, helping organisations improve resilience, reduce risk, and continuously refine performance. Joshua Altincik – Commercial Director Josh is an ACA-qualified Chartered Accountant and business leader with experience across technology and service-led organisations, including managed print. He brings commercial discipline, operational insight, and clear reporting, supporting structured service delivery, strong governance, and long-term planning for clients. To discuss a support review or consolidation, get in touch with us on LinkedIn or at info@reliant-networks.co.uk #ManagedIT #ManagedPrintServices #MPS #CyberSecurity #ITSupport #NetworkSecurity

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The virtualisation world is changing fast. With costs are going up, licensing is shifting, and a lot of organisations unsure what their next move should be. At eir business, we are running an in‑person virtualisation strategy session on Wednesday, 22 April to help. This session is designed to give clarity. It’ll help you plan ahead, avoid surprises, and understand what realistic options you have. Whether that’s staying as you are, refreshing the platform, moving to cloud, or exploring other solutions, come meet peers and industry experts for an afternoon workshop offering clear guidance, practical advice and side-by-side options without all the jargon. 🤩 If this is something of interest DM me and we’ll reserve your place #virtualisation #transformation #eirbusiness

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NHS digital maturity is accelerating, but ITSM maturity isn’t keeping pace. That gap is now one of the biggest operational risks facing regional NHS Trusts.   Multi-tenant ITSM environments are great for economies of scale, but too often they’re generic, not tailored, and don’t map Trust-specific dependencies like EPR, Concentric, IoT and bed management systems. TekWurx uControl helps NHS Trusts regain control with accurate, automated, real-time service intelligence.   Read our insights 👉 https://lnkd.in/eruP8dY6 TekWurx uControl 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_re9qSY 

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We’re closing out the final 2% of our install base @ Techary - while still too many firms cling to unsupported or legacy systems, exposing themselves to real risk. With Windows 10 support ending on October 14, 2025, nearly half of all PCs worldwide are still on the outgoing OS. MSPs provide crucial peace of mind—handling those last endpoints to prevent costly security failures (think WannaCry-style fallout). Upgrading shouldn’t be a scramble—let’s stay proactive, not reactive. Thanks for the mention Doug Woodburn IT Channel Oxygen.

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