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Guides & best practices.

Practical guides to help you navigate technology challenges.

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MSP Management

The Hidden Costs of MSP Vendor Lock-In: What 68% of CIOs Worry About

Detailed examination of how MSPs structure pricing and contracts to maximise switching costs, with specific mitigation strategies from 15+ years inside the industry.

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Featured Guide
18 min read
Security

Why Your MSP's Cybersecurity Promises May Be Empty: The 39% Problem

Analysis of why 39% of MSPs struggle to keep pace with cybersecurity requirements, how to audit whether your security controls actually exist, and what independent verification should include.

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12 min read
MSP Management

The SLA Deception: Why 73% of Organisations Outsource IT Without Proper Oversight

Explaining the difference between having an SLA and enforcing an SLA, with framework for meaningful performance tracking that reduced client churn 25%.

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14 min read
Strategy

The $2.78 ROI You're Missing: Technology Investment Benchmarks for Mid-Market

Data-driven analysis of how properly managed IT spending returns $2.78 per dollar invested over 3 years, with specific optimisation strategies for the 4.9% revenue allocation typical of mid-market.

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16 min read
AI & Automation

AI Implementation Mistakes Causing 80% Project Failure Rate

Detailed breakdown of why 74% of companies struggle to achieve AI value and specific avoidance strategies. Learn why 70% of challenges are people/process issues, not technology.

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20 min read
Governance

ASX Technology Governance When Only 4% of Directors Have IT Backgrounds

Practical guide to meeting governance obligations without technical expertise, addressing ASX Listing Rule 3.1 and APRA Prudential Standard CPS 234 requirements.

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Research & whitepapers.

In-depth research and analysis on critical technology topics.

The Hidden Costs of Conflicted Technology Advisory

An in-depth analysis of how conflicted incentives impact technology recommendations and total cost of ownership.

24 pagesDownload

MSP Performance Benchmarking Study 2024

Industry benchmarks and KPIs for evaluating managed service provider performance.

36 pagesDownload

The Business Impact of Independent Technology Advisory

Case studies and ROI analysis of vendor-independent technology consulting.

18 pagesDownload

Free tools & templates.

Practical tools to help you manage technology more effectively.

MSP ROI Calculator

Calculate the true ROI of MSP oversight and vendor management.

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SLA Template Generator

Generate customised SLA templates for your technology vendors.

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Technology Audit Checklist

Comprehensive checklist for conducting technology audits.

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Vendor Comparison Matrix

Side-by-side comparison template for evaluating technology vendors.

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Breaking Free from Vendor Lock-in

December 15, 2024
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AI Strategy for Non-Technical Leaders

December 8, 2024
60 minutes
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MSP Contract Negotiation Masterclass

November 20, 2024
90 minutes

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