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📰 The Week That Was – IT Edition

Week of 5–11 August 2025

 

💡 Intro

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Week That Was – a short, sharp breakdown of what’s happening in mid‑market IT and why it matters to Tasmanian business leaders.

If you’re managing a growing team and juggling technology decisions, this recap gives you clarity without the clutter.

 

📈 IT Services Still Growing Strong

Australia’s IT services market is projected to grow at 10–12% annually, driven by demand for flexible, secure, and cost-effective managed services.

Mid-sized businesses are increasingly choosing MSPs to cover cloud, security, helpdesk, and compliance without scaling internal teams.

 

🔐 Cybersecurity Moves to the Boardroom

KPMG’s latest findings place cybersecurity and AI threats among the top leadership concerns for 2025.

For mid-sized organisations, this means MSPs are no longer just support providers — they’re now key security partners offering:

  • 24/7 threat detection

  • Zero-trust frameworks

  • Strategic cyber risk planning

 

☁️ Cloud Is No Longer Just About Cost

Cloud transformation is shifting from “lift and shift” to local and compliant.

Australian data centres and regionally hosted platforms are gaining traction as businesses prioritise:

  • Data sovereignty

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Faster access for local teams

 

🤝 Mid-Market Tech M&A Remains Stable

Despite global uncertainty, M&A activity in mid-sized IT firms is holding steady.

Recurring-revenue models and software-enabled services are still attractive. Local providers are also seeing more opportunities for:

  • Strategic partnerships

  • Ecosystem alliances

  • Regional expansion

 

📌 Key Takeaways for Business Owners

  • Review your IT structure — is it helping you grow, or just keeping things afloat?

  • Talk security — ask your MSP if you’re protected against modern threats.

  • Check your data — where it lives matters, especially if you work in finance, healthcare, or government.

  • Watch the landscape — partnerships or acquisitions in your space may create new opportunities.

 

📣 Wrap-Up

Thanks for reading. If this helped simplify your week, share it or follow me on LinkedIn for the next edition.

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– Written by Brady Clements