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The Week That Was – Week 1

 

Welcome to the first edition of The Week That Was.  A short, sharp summary of what changed in IT and why it matters for businesses across Tasmania.  This series is product by Brad Clements.  You can follow him on LinkedIn Here

 

If you’re running or managing a business where IT plays a crucial role but you don’t have time to wade through industry noise, this is for you.

 

 

 

📈 Managed IT Services Are Booming

Australian spending on managed IT services is now projected to hit $44.3 billion in 2025, growing at nearly 10% year-on-year. More businesses are leaning into managed services to simplify operations, tighten support, and focus internal resources where they matter most.

If you’re still handling IT fully in-house, it could be time to rethink what’s sustainable as you grow.

 

 

 

🛡️ Cybersecurity Now Sits With Your MSP

A new report shows that 85% of mid-market businesses now rely on their MSP to handle cybersecurity. That’s a big jump from just 61% two years ago.

Businesses are no longer just buying firewalls, they’re looking for:

  • Advanced detection tools

  • AI-assisted monitoring

  • Zero-trust architecture

  • 24/7 response

Make sure your provider isn’t just “managing IT”—they need to be managing your risk too.

 

 

🌩️ Cloud Repatriation: Australia Gets Local

With data sovereignty laws tightening, many Australian firms are shifting cloud workloads back to providers with locally hosted infrastructure. One major platform just opened its first Aussie data centre to support this movement.

Hosting data locally can improve compliance, performance, and trust, especially in regulated industries.

 

🔐 Cyber Market Growth Signals a New Normal

Australia’s cybersecurity sector now sits at $9 billion and is growing at 13% annually. The message is clear: security isn’t a “project” anymore. It’s an ongoing investment.

Leaders who prioritise cyber resilience now are better positioned for what’s next.

 

📌 Takeaways for Mid-Market Business Leaders

  • Consider if a managed IT partner could streamline your operations

  • Ask about next-generation security tools—old methods won’t cut it

  • Review where your data is hosted and whether it meets your needs

  • Watch for emerging trends in automation, hybrid cloud, and local compliance

 
 

Thanks for reading. If you found this helpful, give it a share or follow me on LinkedIn for the next edition of The Week That Was.

Questions, suggestions, or an idea you want covered next week? Reach out, I’d love to hear from you.

 

 

 

 

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