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Managed detection and response, explained for MSPs: what MDR is, how it differs from MSSP, EDR, and XDR, and whether to buy, resell, or build it.

What SOC 2 compliance means for MSPs in 2026, from both sides of the desk: pursuing your own report and vetting your vendors'. Real costs, timelines, and a readiness checklist.

Kaseya moved Datto RMM, Autotask PSA, and SaaS Protection to Committed Minimum Quantity (CMQ) billing in December 2025. Here is what your next bill looks like, with worked numbers, renewal leverage, and zero-commitment alternatives.

The Pentagon paused CMMC Phase 2 in July 2026, but the compliance obligations did not lift. A guide to the levels, costs, assessment path, and what MSPs supporting defense contractors should do during the review.