There has been a lot of noise recently about new AI models being used for cybersecurity research and offensive security. Some headlines make it sound like artificial intelligence has suddenly created an entirely new category of cyber risk. The reality is more practical, but still urgent. AI is not replacing the fundamentals of cybersecurity. It …
After reading a disappointing article from another MSP that seemed to confuse complexity with value, Leapfrog Services CTO Emmett “Trey” Hawkins III felt compelled to offer a clearer point of view. In this Frogview, Trey explains why the best MSPs do not pile on products, platforms, and noise. They simplify, align, and strengthen IT so …
Over the past year, Leapfrog has watched AI evolve from a powerful assistant into something far more consequential: agentic systems capable of reasoning, acting autonomously, and chaining decisions at machine speed. These AI models don’t get tired, they don’t hesitate, and they don’t make the same mistakes humans do. They simply execute. And that has …
And Why Splitting Licensing and Operations Adds Friction for Mid‑Market Organizations For years, Microsoft’s partner ecosystem reflected a very different world, one where software was something you bought, installed, and largely managed yourself. Licensing, support, and day‑to‑day operations were loosely connected, and internal IT teams carried most of the responsibility. That world is gone. Today, …
Leaders who have been responsible for technology planning over the past decade can feel the shift happening in 2026. The supply‑chain turbulence that once appeared in short bursts has settled into something more structural, especially around memory and storage. For those of us who manage technology lifecycles every day, the signs are unmistakable. The market …
February’s Microsoft security updates are not routine maintenance. They address multiple actively exploited vulnerabilities that attackers are already using to break into real IT environments. As Leapfrog Services’ Chief Technology Officer, Emmet (Trey) Hawkins, puts it, “These issues aren’t hypothetical. They’re being used right now to compromise systems, and the gap between exposure and business …
The holiday season is a time of celebration, generosity, and connection. Unfortunately, it’s also the time when cybercriminals are at their most organized and opportunistic. Darktrace recently reported that there has already been a 54% spike in phishing schemes this holiday season. To help you navigate these risks, Leapfrog’s own Chief Technology Officer Emmett “Trey” …
Leapfrog Your Defenses Today Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) face many of the same cybersecurity threats as large enterprises, but the way you prepare for and respond to those threats should be very different. Too often, security advice for SMBs is borrowed directly from enterprise playbooks. That advice typically adds layers of complexity to legacy …
If your organization still relies on VMware, you may be among the last holdouts — and Broadcom just gave you another reason to reconsider. As of April 2025, VMware now requires a minimum license of 72 cores per product instance, regardless of how many cores you use. This change is part of a broader trend: Broadcom is …
If you’re one of VMware’s 500,000 customers, you have some decisions to make…quickly. VMware, now owned by Broadcom, recently announced it will no longer sell perpetual licenses (or related support) and will sell subscription licenses instead — which will cost customers significantly more in the long run. Most of Leapfrog’s clients use VMware products and …