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Why Wholesale Distributors Need a MSP
Every pallet scan, ASN upload, and midnight EDI tender relies on always‑up tech. When supply‑chain platform Blue Yonder was locked by ransomware in late 2024, grocery and coffee chains had to revert to paper just to keep shelves stocked.AP News Even brief outages are...
Why Power & Water Utilities Need a Grid‑Grade MSP
Lights, pumps, and meters can’t wait for IT to reboot. Yet 67 % of energy and utility organizations were hit by ransomware in 2024, holding steady at crisis levels, while utility‑specific attacks jumped another 42 % year‑over‑year. Sophos NewsInfosecurity Magazine At...
Why Transportation & Logistics Firms Need a Freight‑Grade MSP
From dock doors to last‑mile vans, every shipment scan and ELD ping relies on always‑on tech. In 2024 alone, researchers logged more than 20 publicly disclosed ransomware incidents that crippled trucking, warehousing, and parcel operators — and forced some to shut...
Why Information & Media Brands Need a Deadline‑Grade MSP
The news cycle never sleeps and audiences binge at 3 a.m. A ten‑second stall in your CMS, MAM, or streaming edge can wipe out ad revenue and viewer trust. In 2024, the media & entertainment sector reported the highest ransom‑payment rate of any...
Why Retail Needs a MSP ready for check-out
A frozen POS, lagging connection, or hijacked loyalty database can empty carts faster than any competitor. In 2024, retail was among the top three sectors hit by ransomware, and 56 % of successful attacks encrypted data — slightly below the cross‑industry average but...
Why Real Estate Brands Need a Closing‑Grade MSP
Listings go live 24/7, e‑signatures fly in at midnight, and virtual tours stream on demand. One email‑account breach or portal outage can kill a deal—and your reputation. Nearly 96 % of construction and real‑estate companies experienced a cyber‑attack in 2024, with...
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