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05/28/2026

When was the last time you actually evaluated your MSP?

Not pricing.
Not contracts.
Outcomes.

Ask yourself:
• Is your environment simpler?
• Is your security stronger?
• Are you more resilient?
• Are you getting strategic guidance?

If you’re unsure, that’s your answer.

Use this checklist to get a clearer picture:

https://www.propulsiontech.com/resources/the-msp-evaluation-checklist-is-your-provider-falling-behind

05/26/2026

AI for small business just took a big step forward.

Anthropic just introduced “Claude for Small Business”—bringing AI directly into tools many organizations already use every day.

This isn’t just another AI release.

It’s a signal that AI is moving from experimentation into core business operations.

The real challenge now isn’t access to AI.
It’s how to use it effectively across the business.

That means thinking about:
• Security and governance
• Workflow integration
• Data protection and compliance
• Clear AI usage policies
• Real operational impact

Most organizations won’t struggle with using AI.
They’ll struggle with using it strategically.

That’s where the gap is forming.

If you’re exploring how tools like Claude can fit into your business, with our partners at Propulsion we can help you evaluate, implement, and operationalize AI securely and effectively.

More on the announcement below.

https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-for-small-business

05/21/2026

Quick test: Is your MSP actually modern?

Ask them:
• How are you helping us adopt AI securely?
• How do you align security with business risk?
• Are you reducing or adding complexity?
• How do you support compliance?

If the answers aren’t clear, that’s the signal.

📖 What to expect instead ✅ Link in first comment

Here’s what modern MSP services should actually look like:

https://www.propulsiontech.com/resources/the-new-standard-for-modern-msp-services-what-smbs-should-demand-today

05/19/2026

The MSP model didn’t just evolve; it broke.

AI, cybersecurity, compliance, and operational complexity have fundamentally changed what businesses need from technology partners.

Managing IT is no longer enough.

Today, organizations need partners that can:
• Integrate AI into real workflows
• Align cybersecurity with business risk
• Simplify fragmented environments
• Support compliance and governance
• Deliver measurable business outcomes

The gap between traditional MSPs and modern partners is growing fast and most businesses are feeling it.

Our partners at Propulsion break this down further:

https://www.propulsiontech.com/resources/the-evolution-of-the-msp-from-break-fix-to-strategic-partner-in-the-ai-era

05/18/2026

Which Microsoft Copilot is right for your organization?

The answer depends on far more than company size.

Different Copilot solutions are built for different operational needs, including:

• Microsoft 365 productivity
• Security operations
• Developer workflows
• Sales and customer engagement
• Custom AI automation

The challenge isn’t access to AI anymore. It’s choosing the right tools, integrating them properly, and creating measurable business outcomes.

That’s where strategic guidance matters. If your organization is exploring Microsoft Copilot, Propulsion can help you evaluate what fits your business, workflows, and long-term goals best.

📖 Explore Microsoft’s Copilot guide: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot/which-copilot-for-your-organization

05/14/2026

Not all Microsoft Copilot products do the same thing, and that’s where many businesses get stuck.

Microsoft now offers multiple Copilot solutions across productivity, security, business operations, and development workflows. But choosing the wrong licensing or deployment strategy can create unnecessary costs and confusion.

Before investing, organizations should understand:
• What problem they’re trying to solve
• Which workflows need AI support
• Security and governance requirements
• How Copilot fits into existing operations

AI adoption works best when it’s aligned to business strategy, not just new technology.

Need help evaluating what fits your organization best? Working with our partners at Propulsion can help.

📖 Helpful breakdown here:

Microsoft has several Copilot AI virtual assistants, including Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Security Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and Copilot Studio. Decide which Copilot is right for you and your organization. Which Copilot is right for me?

05/11/2026

AI isn’t becoming one assistant. It’s becoming an ecosystem.

Microsoft just added Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.7 into Microsoft 365 Copilot.

That’s a major signal for where enterprise AI is heading:
• Multi-model AI environments
• More specialized reasoning capabilities
• Greater workflow flexibility
• More complexity around governance and security

Businesses are quickly moving beyond “Which AI tool should we use?”

The real question is becoming:
How do we integrate AI strategically, securely, and operationally across the business?

That’s where long-term value is created.

📖 Read Microsoft’s announcement:

Anthropic Claude Opus 4.7 now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.  

04/30/2026

Most teams are asking:
“Claude or ChatGPT?”

But after reading this piece from Ruben Hassid, it’s clear that’s not the most important question.

What actually matters is how these tools are used inside the business.

Claude is standing out in areas like:
→ Long-form reasoning
→ Document analysis
→ Working directly with internal files
→ Multi-step ex*****on

But tools alone don’t create outcomes.

Strategy and integration do.

📖 Read more:
https://open.substack.com/pub/ruben/p/claude?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

If you’re exploring Claude but not seeing real ROI yet, that’s exactly where we come in.

04/28/2026

Great breakdown from Ruben Hassid on how Claude actually works in practice.

Most businesses still think AI = chatbot.
That’s already outdated.

Claude is designed to do more than generate responses:
→ Work directly with your files
→ Handle long-form reasoning
→ Execute multi-step tasks
→ Produce outputs you can actually use

It’s a different way of thinking about AI, not just as a tool, but as something that can support real work.

📖 Read the breakdown:
https://open.substack.com/pub/ruben/p/claude-for-dummies?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

If your organization is trying to get up to speed with Claude (or move beyond basic use cases), we can help you operationalize it securely and strategically.

04/27/2026

AI adoption is accelerating.

But most businesses are still stuck in experimentation.

This breakdown from Ruben Hassid highlights the real gap between trying AI and actually operationalizing it.

👉 Swipe to see what leading teams are doing differently

📖 Read more: https://substack.com//p-193363117

If your organization needs help getting up to speed with Claude and turning it into real business impact, we can help.