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Slightly new structure for the newsletter. Same great content, plus strategy for keeping your MSP running smoothly. 
 
Things to know: Microsoft partners with Nerdio and inforcer! This is a really big deal. Microsoft's aim is to convert all MSPs into their M365 management platforms. 
 
Business to do:
  1. Get into on of our Mastermind groups and work on making your business operations better. We talk tech, growth and strategy using structured meetings and the topics you bring.
  2. Join the webinar on the 6th (Tuesday) at 1pm eastern. No matter what the stage of your business having the right finance documents on hand is important. 
  3. Tech staff should be enrolled in Defender and Intune continued learning to stay current on all things security and device management. 
 
Tech to do: Implement the most critical security settings of 2025. It's time to catch up with modern attacks, if you haven't already. 
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Business to do's: Join mastermind group, attend finance documents webinar, sign up staff for continuing education
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If you'd like to have a trusted group of business friends that can help guide you through any problem, then you need to join a mastermind peer group. Our groups are forming now.
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SellMyMSP Strategic webinar series: FINANCE
SellMyMSP Strategic webinar series
Participate in SellMyMSP's webinar to navigate the Strategic Exit Assessment. Understand essential finance documents for your MSP sale. January 6 1pm eastern
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Defender XDR + Intune Continuing Education
Defender XDR + Intune Continuing Education
Experience continuous learning with our monthly newsletter and teaching webinar on Defender XDR + Intune. Enhance your knowledge and stay up-to-date!
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4 things to know: Microsoft rocks the device management world with Nerdio and inforcer partnership, MSP's are headed for change in 2026; Listen to the AI messaging your clients are hearing
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Microsoft adopts inforcer and Nerdio as formal Intune partners
Unlocking the full value of your customers' Microsoft 365 license just got simpler thanks to our new partners
techcommunity.microsoft.com
Predicting the future of MSPs
Predicting the future of MSPs
Predicting the future of MSPs
Detailed AI analysis of the MSP market with hard truths for SMB focused MSP and the work ahead to stay relevant.
www.thirdtier.net
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Get clarity on complex presentations with Explainer in PowerPoint
Powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot, Explainer in PowerPoint for Windows and for Mac offers instant summaries and explanations of complex content without you...
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Startups can do more right now with AI: 5 insights from Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott | Microsoft Signal Blog | Microsoft
Startups can do more right now with AI: 5 insights from Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott | Microsoft Signal Blog | Microsoft
That's what Microsoft Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott told a group of entrepreneurs and technologists last week at South Park Commons in San Francisco. Tools such as coding agents and large-context models are more capable, he said, and the cost of experimentation is lower than ever.
news.microsoft.com
4 things to do: Save yourself full mailbox tickets; Implement the most important security settings of 2025; Automate an audit Exchange Sendas to catch phish; Help users find their screenshots
New Exchange Online Auto-Archive Explained
New Exchange Online Auto-Archive Explained
Microsoft is rolling out a new Auto-Archive feature in Exchange Online that's enabled by default. Learn how it works, what gets archived, and what to check before it impacts your users.
lazyadmin.nl
Key Microsoft 365 Settings to Strengthen Security
Key Microsoft 365 Settings to Strengthen Security
Discover the key Microsoft 365 security settings added in 2025 and learn which features to enable or disable to strengthen security posture.
blog.admindroid.com
Mastering Exchange Online Security: Automating Send-As & Impersonation Audits
Mastering Exchange Online Security: Automating Send-As & Impersonation Audits
“Send As” allows a user (or hacker) to send an email that appears to come directly from the mailbox owner, with no “on behalf of” tag. “ApplicationImpersonation” is even more powerful, allowing applications to act as the user completely.
www.msb365.blog
How to find your screenshots
How to find your screenshots
One day, I wanted a screenshot that I took a few days ago and it wasn't easy to find. So I fixed it.
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